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Confident breastfeeding starts here.

Breast milk is a healthy way to feed your newborn and breastfeeding offers many benefits for moms and their babies. Breastfeeding is a cherished way to bond with your baby. As a regional leader in Women's Services, St. Luke's University Health Network recognizes the significant benefits of breastfeeding. We proudly offer extensive educational and support services to encourage mothers to breastfeed.

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Breastfeeding Answering Line

484-526-BABY (2229)

This service offers information, education and support for women who want to breastfeed. Mothers can leave a message or ask a breastfeeding question any time of the day. Nurses will respond within 72 hours.


Please DO NOT leave urgent or emergent messages on this message line. Please DO contact your physician DIRECTLY if you have any urgent questions or concerns. In the event of a suspected emergency medical condition please CALL 911 or GO TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

Breastfeeding is the best way to feed any human infant, but it is not always the right choice for every family. St. Luke’s aims to help families find the right combination for them, without judgment.

Rima Strassman, MD Medical Director of Lactation Services at St. Luke’s

Rima Strassman, MD
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Attaching Your Baby at the Breast

Breastfeeding is natural. But it is also a skill that can take time and practice to learn. Attachment is the key to successful breastfeeding. If your baby is deeply attached, your infant will get more milk and breastfeeding will be more comfortable for you. This video shows how to deeply attach your baby and tell if they are attached properly.


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Classes about breastfeeding

Review the benefits to breastfeeding, milk production and supply, proper positioning and latching, potential problems and solutions, basics of pumping and storing of breast milk.

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