--- title: "Lactation support services at Sutter Health" description: "Get help from a lactation consultant for breastfeeding concerns, latch issues and more. Find solutions and support for a smooth nursing journey." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lactation-support-services" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Labor and delivery services ![lactation-services-hero-image2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/lactation-services-hero-image2.jpg?h=3418&iar=0&w=5120) # Lactation support services Breastfeeding is the best way to get your new baby off to a healthy start. Our lactation consultants are here to offer guidance, advice and the tools to help you when you need it. [Call a lactation consultant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lactation-support-services#locations) ![lactation-services-hero-image2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/lactation-services-hero-image2.jpg?h=3418&iar=0&w=5120) ## Why choose Sutter? Nursing your newborn has tremendous benefits for both you and your baby. We’re proud that 7 of our birth centers have earned the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation. Our robust lactation services and dedicated consultants are why 90% of new parents go home breastfeeding their babies. We know that [breastfeeding](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/breastfeeding) comes with challenges and can be stressful, especially in the beginning. After your baby is born, our nurses and nurse-midwives are on hand to provide breastfeeding education and address common problems and concerns. Once you go home, our lactation team specialists can help find and address issues and provide support through in-person and online consultations, phone advice, virtual support groups and breast pump rentals. ### Lactation consultants **Bay Area locations** Albany: [510-204-8130](tel:+15102048130) Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: [510-204-6546](tel:+1510-204-6546)   Antioch: [925-756-3400](tel:+1925-756-3400) Berkeley (Milvia): [510-204-5600](tel:+1510-204-5600) California Pacific Medical Center: [415-600-2229](tel:+1415-600-2229)   Castro Valley: [510-886-3400](tel:+1510-886-3400) Dublin: [925-875-3736](tel:+1925-875-3736) Fremont: [510-498-2800](tel:+1510-498-2800) Mills Peninsula: [650-696-5151](tel:+1650-696-5151) Palo Alto: [650-967-8715](tel:+1650-967-8715) Santa Clara: [888-280-9300](https://tel+18882809300/) Santa Cruz: [831-477-2229](tel:+1831-477-2229) Santa Rosa: [707-576-4857](tel:+1707-576-4857) Sunnyvale: [650-934-7455](tel:+1650-934-7455) Tracy: [209-833-2419](tel:+1209-833-2419) **Central Coast locations**  Santa Barbara: [805-682-7302](tel:8056827302)  **Valley locations** Amador: [209-223-7460](tel:+1209-223-7460) Davis: [916-887-4037](tel:+1916-887-4037) Modesto: [209-572-7210](tel:+1209-572-7210) Roseville: [916-781-1387](tel:+1916-781-1387) Sacramento: [916-887-4037](tel:+1916-887-4037) ## By the numbers ### 18+ locations provide lactation support for parents seeking help with breastfeeding. ### 16+ Birth Centers awarded for high standards in keeping moms and babies safe and off to the best start. ### 6 Sutter Hospitals have earned the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation. ### 26,000+ babies born at our award-winning birth centers each year. ## Conditions - [High-risk pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/high-risk-pregnancy) - Preeclampsia - Preterm labor ## Treatments - Cesarean section - Local anesthesia - Pain management - Regional anesthesia - Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) - Vaginal delivery - Water birth ## Related services - [Lactation support services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lactation-support-services) - [Midwife](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/midwife) - [Newborn and baby care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care) - [Pregnancy and childbirth](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) ![doctor-stethescope-infant](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/people/babies/doctor-stethescope-infant.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=800) ## Breastfeeding resources Across our birth centers, we're committed to supporting mothers who want to breastfeed. [View resources](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/breastfeeding?facets=%7B%22c_researchTopics.name%22%3A%7B%2259%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Maternal+and+Infant+Health%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ## Frequently asked questions **When should I call a lactation consultant?** Lactation consultants can provide guidance, advice and support for a range of situations, including: - Advice about nursing bras, pumps and building a routine  - Challenges related to feeding twins or premature infants - Coaching on breastfeeding positions and techniques - Concerns about your supply or your baby’s output (urine and stool) - Positioning, latching and engorgement - Treatment of sore nipples - Whether you may have a breast infection - Your baby’s weight and growth **Can I rent the supplies I need for nursing and pumping breastmilk?** Yes. Breastfeeding supplies, including pumps, can be bought or rented at Sutter locations. ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Breastfeeding Techniques](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/feeding-techniques) Learn key breastfeeding techniques, from proper latching to comfortable nursing positions, to create a nurturing experience for both mother and baby. Health & wellness ### [How often to breastfeed your newborn](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/how-often-to-breastfeed) Learn when you should be breastfeeding your newborn, signs your baby is getting enough milk and tips for keeping your baby awake while nursing. Health & wellness ### [Breastfeeding Challenges and Support](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/breastfeeding-challenges-and-support) Like any other skill, moms and babies need practice and patience to correctly breastfeed. ## Support for your breastfeeding Get personalized care and encouragement to help you and your baby thrive. 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