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Lactation Clinic

Synonym(s):
A lactation clinic is a specialized healthcare service that supports breastfeeding mothers and helps them overcome any challenges they may face. 
 

Services Offered

  1. Breastfeeding education: Lactation nurses educate mothers starting from antenatally till post-delivery, on knowledge and proper techniques.
  2. Lactation assessment: They assess the mother's milk supply, baby's latch, and overall breastfeeding challenges - such as latching techniques, engorged breasts, blocked ducts and mastitis.
  3. Breastfeeding support: Lactation nurses provide personalized guidance and support to help mothers overcome breastfeeding difficulties.
  4. Pumping and storage guidance: They provide advice on expressing and storing breast milk.
  5. Troubleshooting: Lactation nurses help to resolve common breastfeeding issues, such as low milk supply, engorgement, or sore nipple.      

Who Can Benefit

  1. All pregnant women
  2. Mothers with breastfeeding difficulties
  3. Premature or sick babies
  4. Mothers with multiple births (twins, triplets, etc.)

What to Expect

  1. Personalized consultations
  2. One-on-one support
  3. Guidance on breastfeeding techniques
  4. Help with overcoming breastfeeding challenges

Having trouble feeding your newborn baby?

The support you get from us does not end upon your discharge.

Our lactation clinic runs from 8.00am to 4pm on weekdays.

For any breastfeeding concerns, please contact us to make an appointment. Fees will be incurred for any services/consumables rendered.

Location: O&G Centre (Blk 5 Level 1). Please proceed to the registration counter

Tel: 6321 4323 / 6326 5923