Becoming a mother is one of the most special, but tiring experiences. There are many sleepless nights and moments of feeling like you are in over your head. Breastfeeding, for some, can add even more stress and anxiety to having a new baby in the house, but it doesn’t have to. We rounded up a list of breastfeeding and lactation services for when you are feeling like you need a little extra assistance.
Thank you to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this guide.
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing journey. Lovelace would like to make your experience as memorable and stress-free as possible by helping you navigate your health care. No matter your insurance or birthing plan, our Labor of Love program offers you access to free pregnancy perks and assistance finding a doctor or insurance.
Lovelace Birthing Centers help bring more than 3,000 babies into the world each year with the help of our dedicated obstetricians, certified nurse midwives, obstetrical anesthesiologists, neonatologists, perinatologists, and nurses. Your birthing team will become familiar with your health history and guide you in forming a pregnancy plan that is ideal for you and your family.
When it comes time to deliver at one of our Lovelace Birthing Centers, you can expect exceptional, comfortable, and convenient care. Throughout labor and delivery, our new parents stay in one of our comfortable, private, birthing suites. Equipped with the latest technology, each room is designed for a relaxed, comfortable birth experience.
We are excited to be part of your prenatal care and delivery so that your experience is as safe, healthy, and pleasant as possible.
For more information on our Lovelace birthing services, call 505.727.7677.
ABQ Doulas and Birth Services
Serving Albuquerque and surrounding areas.
Baby Knows Breast
Check out their website for more information.
Dar a Luz Birth Center
7708 4th St. NW
Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM 87107
Human Milk Repository of New Mexico
6208 Montgomery Blvd., Suite D
Albuquerque, NM 87109
La Leche League
Check Facebook for meetup locations and times or call the helpline at (505) 886-1223.
Lovelace Health System
Lovelace Birthing Centers have lactation support at all locations and IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) can be found at Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital. Lovelace Women’s Hospital also provides outpatient lactation services for families.
Milk It Lactation Services
Milk It Lactation Services provides personalized, evidence-based, and compassionate care to help you reach your feeding goals. They provide you with one-on-one support from initiating breastfeeding, pumping, and weaning.
New Life Birth Services
Check out their website to get in touch or view their calendar for events.
New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force
Check out their website for more information and services.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Multiple Locations. Presbyterian provides breastfeeding support services. It’s staffed by internationally board-certified registered nurse lactation consultants.
Breastfeeding is really hard for some people and not so hard for others. Whatever your story, there are so many lactation services that can help.
For more pregnancy and postpartum resources, make sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum in the Albuquerque Area.
