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Breastfeeding Support
Coastal Women’s Healthcare now offers lactation services for new and expectant mothers. We specialize in personalized prenatal lactation education and postpartum breastfeeding support through private, one-on-one appointments.
The postpartum period can be overwhelming for mom, which can make breastfeeding challenging. Our Certified Lactation Counselor, Lauren, is here to offer the personalized support you need to accomplish your breastfeeding goals.
Meet Lauren
Lauren Hebert, a Certified Lactation Counselor and Registered Nurse, has been a part of the nursing team at Coastal Women’s Healthcare since the Fall of 2006. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph’s College of Maine in 2006. Lauren completed the Lactation Counselor Certificate Training Program through The Healthy Children Project, INC of East Sandwich, Massachusetts in 2013.
Lauren found her passion for supporting new mothers through her own experiences breastfeeding her newborns. She lives in Southern Maine with her husband and two children.
Certified Lactation Couselor
What is a Certified Lactation Counselor and what kind of support do they provide?
A Certified Lactation Counselor, or CLC, has been certified by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. They offer prenatal breastfeeding education and preparation as well as postpartum breastfeeding support.
The postpartum period can be overwhelming for mom, which can make breastfeeding challenging. Your CLC is here to offer the personalized support you need to accomplish your breastfeeding goals.
Breastfeeding Education
Individual breastfeeding consultations may be scheduled at any time during your pregnancy. If you have Harvard Pilgrim, Oxford Health, ChampVA and MaineCare for insurance please let us know when you schedule your appointment, these insurance types may not cover these prenatal counseling services.
If you have an appointment scheduled please feel free to bring your partner, breast pump and any breastfeeding supplies you may need or have questions about using.
