Breastfeeding Support Services at Sutter Tracy

Health professionals worldwide agree breastfeeding provides huge benefits to both baby and mother. At Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, our teams of medical specialists provide support and information as you make that very personal and important decision after your baby’s birth.

We understand breastfeeding comes with many questions, concerns and occasionally challenges. We are here both during your pregnancy and after delivery to provide all the tools you need for successful and continued breastfeeding.

Our breastfeeding services include:

• Lactation Clinic
• Lactation consultation
• Breast pump rentals and equipment

Private Lactation Consultation

Our certified lactation consultants meet with you before you’re discharged from the hospital to discuss breastfeeding techniques and issues. The consultant will review any concerns you are having, observe you and your baby during a feeding, and offer guidance to ensure that both you and your baby are getting the most out of breastfeeding. Consultants are available for follow-up outpatient support.

We recommend that you schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant if you:

• Suspect a problem, or simply need reassurance
• Saw a lactation consultant in the hospital and continue to have concerns
• Have a preemie or multiples

Breast Pump Rentals and Sales

Whether you are returning to work or simply want more flexibility in your breastfeeding schedule, breast pumps can help make feeding your baby more convenient. Our Lactation Clinic, which is open to patients as well as the rest of the community, rents high-quality electric Medela breast pumps and sells a variety of equipment to help with the breastfeeding experience. In addition to pumps, a variety of supplies are available for purchase such as pump replacement parts and kits, breastfeeding support pillows and other quality nursing supplies.

The Lactation Clinic is open from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday through Friday, and appointments are necessary. Please call (209) 833-2419 for phone advice or to schedule an appointment.