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Home » Services » Amberwell Maternal Care » Maternal Care Services and Resources » Breastfeeding Support at Amberwell

Breastfeeding Support at Amberwell

  • Amberwell Atchison, Amberwell Hiawatha

One-on-One Breastfeeding Support

Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha offer one-on-one breastfeeding support that is available to the public, even if you did not deliver at an Amberwell location. The breastfeeding clinics are conducted by certified lactation counselors and trained obstetrics nurses and are open to parents who are breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding babies of all ages. Sessions are by appointment only.

Parents are encouraged to call if you have questions about breastfeeding, are having difficulty breastfeeding, want to see how much milk the baby transfers in one feeding or how much weight the baby is gaining.

Amberwell Atchison
800 Raven Hill Drive
Atchison, KS 66002

913-360-5350

Amberwell Hiawatha
300 Utah Street
Hiawatha, KS 66434

785-742-6234

Guidelines for Nursing Mother

Nursing Mothers Guidelines

View our downloadable guide with information on how often to breastfeed, and how to ensure your baby is getting what they need.
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Breastfeeding Basics Class

Discover the joys of breastfeeding

Learn from experts, connect other parents, and discover the joys of breastfeeding at our free class. These classes will be held at Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha. During the class, Amberwell maternal care staff will be covering a range of topics that will help any expecting parent to breastfeed successfully. The Maternal Care team at Amberwell looks forward to meeting you and sharing knowledge with you.
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Childbirth Education Classes

Do you want to learn more about how to care for your new baby than just breastfeeding?

Both Amberwell Atchison and Amberwell Hiawatha offer free Childbirth Education Classes. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, there is always something new and exciting to learn that will help you prepare to welcome your newborn baby into the world. The class is offered several times a year and is taught by obstetric nurses who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience in a fun, interactive classroom setting. The class is FREE.
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Benefits of Breast Milk for Baby

Breast milk gives babies a healthy start. It contains all the nutrients newborns need during the first six months of life, including easily absorbed proteins, fats, and vitamins as well as live antibodies from the mother’s immune system. The antibodies protect babies from germs and infection, causing fewer instances of indigestion, diarrhea, and constipation. Other possible health benefits for breastfed babies include a reduced number of ear infections, respiratory illnesses, food allergies, and lower rates of sudden infant death syndrome. Additionally, breast milk contains critical nutrients that aid in brain development, nerve growth, and epidermal growth factors.

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom

Breastfeeding also provides a number of health benefits for moms, including 

  • A stronger physical bond between mother and child
  • A reduced risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, and certain types of cancers
  • A natural weight loss as nursing burns about five hundred extra calories a day to build and maintain a milk supply

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