Breastfeeding Support
Pediatric Department
Building 1
276 International Circle
Appt/Advice: 1-408-362-4740
Breastfeeding Support and Resources
Click on link below for more information about breastfeeding and resources available to you.
Help at Home: Postpartum & New Baby Support
Classes
A breastfeeding class is just one of our many classes offered to our members.
Baby & Me Support Group
An online support group for new parents facilitated by Health Educators addresses common parenting concerns. Connect to the group with your phone or computer to discuss sleeping, crying, breastfeeding questions and concerns, adjusting to parenthood and more! Some sessions feature physicians and/or guest speakers from the community.
This group does not meet on holidays.
For more information, view our Baby and Me Online Support Group flyer.
Postpartum Emotional Health Support Series
Feeling blue or stressed during or following a pregnancy is common and does not create serious problems. However, 15 – 20% of women experience something more called Postpartum Depression. Symptoms of PPD may include
- Constant worry
- Changes in sleeping and eating
- Low mood and fatigue
- Feelings of being overwhelmed
- Low self esteem
- Feelings of isolation
- Feelings of guilt
Discuss this at your first Well Baby check-up, or with your Ob-Gyn practitioner.
Sessions: Weekly Drop-in Support Group, every Friday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Information: Call 408-972-3095
Depression Care Program
Discuss depression care with your physician. Click on the link below for more information about the Depression Care Program.
Health Encyclopedia
Learn more about breastfeeding in our Health Encyclopedia, which includes the following helpful topics and many more:
- How do I know if I can breastfeed?
- How often should I feed my baby?
- How do I breastfeed?
- How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?
- How do I successfully manage my first 2 weeks of breastfeeding?
- Can I take medications while breastfeeding?
- How do I plan for going back to work and breast-feeding?
- What are my nutritional needs while breast-feeding?
Lactation Educators
For breastfeeding questions or concerns, or to make an appointment with a certified Lactation Educator, call the Advice and Appointment Call Center at 408-362-4740 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).
Breastfeeding Handouts
To view and download informational handouts, click the link for the language of your choice below. Learn more about breastfeeding in our Health Encyclopedia, which includes the following helpful topics and many more.
| English | Spanish |
Online Video: Newborn Care
Watch the Newborn Care video online, which contains a segment on feeding your newborn baby.
Other Resources
Click on the links below for additional breastfeeding information:
Ameda Breast Pumps and Supplies
BabyCenter
Breastfeeding After Reduction
Breastfeeding Information (breastfeedingonline.com)
KellyMom
Kaiser Permanente Health Encyclopedia
La Leche League
Nursing Mothers Counsel, Inc.