INDIANAPOLIS
– Franciscan St. Francis Health-Indianapolis has been awarded the IBCLC Care
Award by The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE) and
The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA).
This award
recognizes excellence demonstrated by staffing with IBCLE-certified professionals
as part of the maternal-child health care team and for breastfeeding activities
that demonstrate promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding.
Franciscan St.
Francis
not only acknowledges that breast milk is the ideal food for your baby but is
also committed to helping breastfeeding families get off to a good start and
continue breastfeeding as long as they desire. Some of our services include:
● Certified lactation
consultants and specialists on staff
● A Lactation Line (317-528-5620)
for parents to call with their questions and concerns about breastfeeding
● Outpatient
consultations by appointment for breastfeeding challenges
● Weekly morning and
evening breastfeeding support group
● Workplace lactation
support
● Sale and rental of
Medela hospital-grade breast pumps
● Breastfeeding
supplies available in our gift shop
● Support and guidance
for mothers who are providing breast milk to their babies in Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit
● Expectant
parents may register for a breastfeeding class through the Franciscan St.
Francis Education Department by calling 317-528-5554
Human breast
milk is critical for the health of premature babies. Premature babies who
receive all human breast milk feedings have fewer infections, better cognitive
development and shorter hospital stays.
That’s why
Franciscan St. Francis Health has partnered with Indiana Mothers Milk
Bank to provide a
convenient location at its Indianapolis campus, in Classroom 1 near Entrance 5,
for pre-approved donor mothers to drop off their breast milk. Franciscan St.
Francis will safely store the milk and the Milk Bank will pick it up on a
routine basis.
To learn more
about lactation services, contact the Franciscan St. Francis Lactation Line at
317-528-5620.
