Breastfeeding Support
Katie Madden RN, BSN, IBCLC
Katie Madden is our Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working with breastfeeding mothers since 2004 and has been providing private consultations as a Lactation Consultant since 2009. At The Birth Center, Katie offers 1.5 hour long private lactation consultations for mother/baby couplets. Each visit includes a thorough medical history of mother and baby, a physical assessment of mother and baby, a direct observation and assessment of a breastfeeding session, hands-on assistance with positioning and latching, a personalized action plan and extensive teaching. Katie see couplets for follow-up visits if necessary and keeps in contact via email and phone until the couplet feeds confident and independent with breastfeeding.
The Warm Line
The Warm Line 302.658.8321 is a message center for non-emergent breastfeeding questions. Leave a message for Katie and receive a return phone call within 48 hours.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Fridays 1pm-3pm
Led by Katie Madden, IBCLC. this is an open group for all breastfeeding mothers and their partners. Get your questions answers, your latch checked or just come make new friends!
Upcoming Breastfeeding Groups:
Tuesday May 1st 2pm- 4pm
“Big Babies, Big Issues: Handling Criticism”
A group for babies 4 months and older
Friday May 4th 1pm-3pm
“Dealing with Early Breastfeeding Issues”
A group for babies birth to 4-6 months
Friday May 11th 1pm-3pm
“Dealing with Early Breastfeeding Issues”
A group for babies birth to 4-6 months
Tuesday May 15th 11am-1pm
“Big Babies, Big Issues: Nursing Manners”
A group for babies birth to 4-6 months who are getting pinchy, wiggly, bitey, nosey, etc.
Friday May 18th 1pm-3pm
“Dealing with Early Breastfeeding Issues”
A group for babies birth to 4-6 months
Tuesday May 22nd 5pm-7pm
“Working Moms, Pumping Moms” (Finally an evening Breastfeeding Group for working moms!) A group for all moms and babies who can’t normally make it to daytime breastfeeding group.
Thursday May 24th 1pm-3pm
“Milk and Cookies” Come Celebrate Katie Madden’s 30th Birthday with her by giving her the best present of all– a visit from your baby! Katie will provide the cookies, your bring your own milk! Everyone is welcome!
Friday May 25th
NO GROUP
Tuesday May 29 11pm-1pm
“Big Babies, Big Issues”
A group for babies 4 months and older.
Breastfeeding Basics Class
For families interested in learning more about the basics of breastfeeding. Learn about what is normal and expected the first few days and weeks after birth and how to give breastfeeding the best start possible. Partners encouraged to attend! Taught by our Certified Lactation Consultant Katie Madden.
Bra Sizing and Fittings
Katie is a Bravado Certified Nursing Bra Fitter. Make an appointment to be measured and fitted in one of our stylish, comfortable, quality Bravado Bras. It is ideal to get fitted at 34 weeks pregnant or so.
Medela Pump Rental and sales.
We offer Symphony hospital grade breastpumps for rent as well as a wide variety of Medela breastpump accessories. Speak with any of our nurses at The Birth Center for pricing information.
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