Lactation Consultants for Breastfeeding

Prenatal consultation
Now is the perfect time in your pregnancy to start planning for breastfeeding your newborn. Ochsner Lactation Services provides personal prenatal consultations to address your questions and concerns.

Our certified lactation consultants teach the principles of breastfeeding and ensure you are properly fitted for a nursing bra. For mothers returning to work or school after giving birth, our consultants create individualized plans to help you and your baby continue breastfeeding. These sessions include personalized plans and recommendations for the best breast pumps to meet your needs.

Prenatal breastfeeding class
This monthly class provides detailed information on the breastfeeding basics. In a group setting, you will learn the correct techniques and how to begin while in the hospital. Learn more about breastfeeding class offerings and other childbirth education classes.

Counseling
For those times when telephone assistance just isn’t enough, lactation counselors are available for office visits by appointment. If you're interested in counseling, please connect with your care team for more information.

Supplies
Breast pumps, nursing bras, breast pads, lanolin, nursing stools, nursing pillows and more are available through the Lactation Program. Ochsner offers one-stop shopping for all of your breastfeeding needs. Pump rentals are also available as an additional option.

Telephone Warm Line
New mothers may have many questions about breastfeeding. The Ochsner Lactation Warm Line is available. Call and leave a detailed message, and one of Ochsner’s lactation consultants will address your questions or concerns.

For assistance through the Warm Line please call 504-842-5210.

Ochsner is proud to offer breastfeeding support to mothers throughout the Gulf South. To schedule an in-person appointment or speak to a lactation consultant in your area, contact your local office below.

Ochsner Lactation Services: Baptist
Ochsner Baptist - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Call: 504-842-5210

Ochsner Lactation Services: Baton Rouge
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
17000 Medical Center Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Call: 225-755-4448

Ochsner Health Center- O'Neal
16777 Medical Center Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816 
Call: 225-755-4448

Ochsner Medical Complex- The Grove
10310 The Grove Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA  70836
Call: 225-755-4448

Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner
180 West Esplanade Ave.
Kenner, LA 70065
Call: 504-468-8600

Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank
2500 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
Call: 504-392-3131 or 504-207-1226 (TDD)