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Breastfeeding Services
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 St.
John’s offers both inpatient and outpatient breastfeeding services,
including classes and individual consultations to assist you and your
family. These services are available to every new mother and are free for
Teddy Bear Club members.
Teddy Bear Club Classes
Breastfeeding I: Getting Started
This class covers basic breastfeeding information, such as
the advantages of breastfeeding, breast preparation, feeding techniques and
positioning options for mother and baby. Fathers or other support persons
are encouraged to attend.
Breastfeeding II: Learning More
Techniques are reviewed and information is provided on
breast pumps, collecting and storing milk, breastfeeding after you’ve
returned to work, making babysitting plans, and weaning preparation.
For class information and registration call 417-888-8888 or
1-800-909-8326. (Fathers or other support persons also need to register.)
For questions about breastfeeding classes, please call 417-820-2327.
St. John’s Mother & Baby Support Center
St. John’s Mother and Baby Support Center offers assistance
to moms and babies with breastfeeding before delivery and after leaving the
hospital. The center is located at 3328 S. National and is part of St.
John’s Medical Supply. A Certified Lactation Consultant is available by
appointment Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mothers who deliver at
St. John’s receive free breastfeeding and bra fitting consultations. For
more information, please call the center at
417-820-2614 or
visit their Web site.
Services
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Prenatal exams to assess flat/inverted nipples.
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Certified bra fittings for breast-feeding and bottle-feeding mothers.
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Customized pump fittings and “back to work” consultations.
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Outpatient consultations for high-risk newborns or latch-on difficulties, or
women who have had breast surgery and wish to breastfeed.
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Baby weight checks before and after nursing to measure the exact amount of
intake.
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Phone follow-ups 48 hours, two weeks, and six months after delivery.
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Workplace consultations to assist with providing the employee with a
breastfeeding/pumping room.
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St. John’s Community Health Library breastfeeding resources (books/videos to
check out).
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Discounted breastfeeding supplies and pumps available with Teddy Bear Club
membership.
Inpatient Care
While mothers and babies are in the hospital, lactation specialists are
available during your stay to assist new mothers with breastfeeding. If you
would like assistance with breastfeeding your baby, please let your nurse
know.
Newborn Intensive Care
Mothers with babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit
(NICU) can use a special breastfeeding room equipped with electric breast
pumps. This comfortable room offers a quiet place for babies and their
families. Schedule an appointment with the Inpatient Lactation staff if
you’d like assistance with learning how to breastfeed your baby. At
discharge of your baby, schedule follow up appointments with your
pediatrician or the Mother & Baby Support Center until your baby is nursing
well. Call the Mother & Baby Support Center for breast pumping or milk
supply questions.
Supplies & Equipment
St. John’s has a store close to you to help you with all
your breastfeeding needs.
Springfield
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St. John’s Mother & Baby Support Center, 3328
S. National.
Supplies, pump rentals and sales, support and nursing bras. Open
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The
center can be reached at 417-820-2614 Monday-Friday and at 417-820-7115 on
Saturdays.
St. Robert
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St. John’s Medical Supply-St. Robert, 594 City Route 66.
Supplies and pump sales. Please call 573-336-4111 or 866-277-4360.
Cassville
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St. John’s Medical Supply-Cassville, 101 S. Main.
Supplies and pump sales. Please call
417-847-4085 or 800-576-4340.
Berryville, Ark.
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St. John’s Medical Supply-Berryville, 1008 W. Trimble.
Supplies and pump sales. Please call 870-423-5293 or 866-890-0091.
Mountain View
¢ St. John’s
Medical Supply – Mountain View, 512-1 W. U.S. Hwy. 60 Supplies and pump
sales. Please call 417-934-5699 or 866-426-8100.
¢ St. John's
Pharmacy - Smith Glynn Callaway (supplies only) 3231 S. National,
Springfield
Phone: 417-841-0116
Fax: 417- 888-5609
¢ St. John's
Pharmacy - Fremont (supplies, questions concerning nursing and medications,
drugs and herbs).
1965 S. Fremont, Springfield
Phone: 417-820-3577
Fax: 417-820-3578
St. John’s employee breastfeeding/pumping rooms are located on the 7th floor
of St. John's Hospital and at St. John's Clinic-Smith, Glynn, Callaway.
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