Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health supports the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Developed by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), the program fosters a culture of support for breastfeeding mothers in hospitals. Our mission is to promote, support and protect the breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby. A lactation consultant can help if:
- You are worried about how your infant is eating.
- You have sore nipples or breast pain.
- Your pediatrician is concerned about your infant’s feeding or weight.
- Your baby does not seem satisfied after most feedings.
- You want to breastfeed and you are using formula for feedings.
- You have questions about pumping.
- You need help with a return to work plan.
- You need help or support.
- General assessment of mother and baby for breastfeeding management
- Evaluation of breast milk intake during feeding
- Feeding strategies to support successful lactation
- Assistance with establishing good milk supply
- Assistance with breastfeeding premature babies or multiple births
- Managing sore nipples and other sources of breast discomfort during feedings
- Evaluation of low/slow weight gain in baby
- Preparation for return to work – pumping management
- Re-establishing milk supply/breastfeeding after interruption
- Treatment of engorgement, plugged duct, thrush or mastitis
Center for Breastfeeding
Hackensack Meridian Health Village in Jackson
27 South Cooks Bridge Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
CenterforBreastfeeding@hmhn.org
732-897-3680
*Office and telehealth visits are offered
Center for Breastfeeding
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753
CenterforBreastfeeding@hmhn.org
732-897-3680
*Office and telehealth visits are offered
Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center
30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
551-996-4606
*Office and telehealth visits are offered
Breastfeeding Frequently Asked Questions
Put your infant skin to skin on your chest and look for signs of hunger:
- Opening the mouth
- Licking lips
- Sucking
- Putting hands to the face
- Your newborn baby is breastfeeding 8-12 times every 24 hours.
- By Day 4, your baby has at least 3-4 yellow seedy stools every 24 hours.
- Number of wet diapers increases every day.
- Day 2, look for 2 wet diapers every 24 hours.
- Days 3-4, look for 3 or more wet diapers every 24 hours.
- By Day 5, wet diapers should be more frequent, usually 6 or more every 24 hours.
- You can hear or see your baby swallowing/gulping during breastfeeding.
- You do not feel nipple pain after initial latch on.
- Your baby is receiving only breast milk.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or lactation consultant if you are holding your baby correctly. Also, try:
- Breastfeeding on the side that is less sore.
- Tucking your baby under your arm like a football with your arm cradling the head. This position puts the baby’s lips in a different place on your breast.
- Letting expressed milk dry on your nipples between feedings.
For non-urgent issues, call our lactation numbers below to speak with an international board- certified lactation consultant. For urgent concerns that require immediate attention, please contact your pediatrician.
Hackensack University Medical Center
- Lactation number: 551-996-4606
- Pump rental: 551-996-2000 ext. 71884
- Support groups: 551-996-4606
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- Lactation number: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
JFK Medical Center
- Lactation number: 732-744-5982
- Support groups: 732-744-5982
Ocean Medical Center
- Lactation number: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Palisades Medical Center
- Internal lactation number and outpatient lactation consultants: 201-520-4785
- Pump rental: 201-520-4785
- Support groups: 201-295-4823
Raritan Bay Medical Center
- Lactation number: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Riverview Medical Center
- Lactation number: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281
Southern Ocean Medical Center:
- Lactation number: 732-776-3329
- Support groups: 732-776-4281