Breastfeeding Services
At MUSC Health, we believe that the best way to help families meet their feeding goals is through education and support; we truly believe that any amount of human milk provided to a baby is precious.
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital & Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion is a Baby Friendly Designated hospital.
For questions, call our Lactation Warmline at 843-792-0410.
Lactation Services
- Lactation consultations for those who are experiencing feeding difficulties; including sore nipples, neonatal hypoglycemia, engorgement, and low milk supply.
- Lactation consultations for families that have hospitalized newborns in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), General Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiac ICU and Heart Center.
- Our lactation consultants can collaborate with MUSC physicians to assist with the medical management of common lactation concerns, including plugged ducts, mastitis, history of breast surgeries, etc.
- Breastmilk is always warm and ready, even in disaster situations.
- Breastmilk is the ideal nutrition for your baby, supporting optimal growth and development.
- Breastfeeding encourages a special bond between mother and baby.
- Breastfeeding decreases the risk of:
- Respiratory and ear infections
- Gastrointestinal infections including Diarrhea and vomiting
- Leukemia
- Asthma
- SIDS
- Breastfeeding decreases risk for postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Breastfeeding decreases the risk of:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Breast and reproductive cancers
Visit the gift shop at Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital to rent a hospital-grade pump.
Monday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: 843-985-1094
"It's important for parents, caregivers, families, and friends to understand that at this age, a good sleeper is a child who wakes up frequently but can get himself back to sleep. It is not a child who sleeps without waking for 10 hours at night. Frequent waking is developmentally appropriate and allows the baby to wake up when he is in a situation in which he is not getting enough oxygen or is having problems breathing. Sleeping undisturbed for prolonged periods at this age is not healthy."
Source: Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Copyright © 2013 American Academy of Pediatrics)
