Lactation Services

St. Francis offers the best Lactation Services in the Upstate. Our certified Lactation Specialists truly care for our patients and want the best for both mom and baby, and they provide a variety of support services for St. Francis patients who have chosen to breastfeed. For more breastfeeding information or to learn more about our lactation services, patients in Greenville, Spartanburg, Clemson, and surrounding Upstate, SC areas can take advantage of one of our many inpatient and outpatient support programs.

During Pregnancy

At the Hospital

After you have given birth, you will be assisted with breastfeeding by your Mother/Infant Unit nurse. She will coach you through the first feeding, and will encourage you to nurse while guiding you through technique, positions, frequency of feeding, pumping options, and answering any additional breastfeeding questions that you may have.

St. Francis is fortunate to have certified Lactation Consultants on staff who are available to meet with moms who run into difficulty breastfeeding or need more advanced advice. Should breastfeeding difficulties arise, your nurse will assist you in getting in touch with a Lactation Consultant.

Outpatient Support

Once you have gone home, the Consultants are also available for outpatient support. The Breastfeeding Phone Line (864-675-4215) offers the opportunity for you to call and speak with a Consultant one-on-one, in which she can answer questions or provide you with access to other needed materials. The phone line is covered Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Feel free to leave a message and a Consultant will return your call as soon as possible.

Personal consultations are offered for nursing mothers who many need assessments such as baby weight checks or pump instructions. Please call to make an appointment with one of our Lactation Consultants; the first 15 minutes of any visit are free.

The St. Francis Lactation Center is a great resource for all of your nursing needs, including hard-to-find nursing supplies, bras, and breast pumps. The center is located on the 4th floor at ST. FRANCIS eastside, and offers services and supplies designed to help breastfeeding mothers. The Center sells hard-to-find lactation items such as Medela pumps, nursing bras, nursing gowns and accessories. You may also rent a breast pump for $35/two weeks or $70/month -- please call 675-4215 for rental information.