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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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Center for Women & Children's Health Medical Services Childbirth Services Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding
Lactation Services
Breastfeeding: Helping you get started
A Certified Lactation Consultant is available to see patients in the hospital after delivery Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Outpatient services require a doctor's order and an appointment.
For concerns or questions after you have gone home or to make an appointment, call 865.305.9337.
UT Medical Center Lactation Services provides the following.
- Up to date instructions on breastfeeding following the latest evidence based research
- Private and Individual instruction time
- Support for mothers with a baby in the Intensive Care Nursery or Intermediate Care Nursery
- Medela Symphony Electric Breast pumps to use if needed in the hospital.
In addition to the individual instructions we also offer classes. Breastfeeding Classes for expectant parents are held:
- Every month
- Reservations are required
- Call 864.305.9300 to reserve a place for mom, dad and their support people or register on line through our Community Events Calendar.
- The cost of the class is $15.
- Make check payable to UTMC at 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
- An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) will teach every class
- Bring a life size doll or Teddy Bear and your questions and concerns about breastfeeding.
Additional sources of information regarding breastfeeding.
http://www.Medela.com Breast pump assistance
http://www.breastfeeding.com News about breastfeeding
http://www.lalecheleague.org La Leche League
http://www.breastfeeding.org/articles/bfpolicy.html American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.breastfeeding.org/articles/fenugreek.html Breast milk supply
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/ Dr. Thomas Hales' drugs in lactation "Medications and Mother's Milk"
For more information about Lactation Services or any other childbirth concerns or needs please call 865.305.9300.
Online Tools: Make an Appointment Pay your Bill For appointments by phone, call 865.305.6970
