- Description
- Mothers and infants experiencing challenges with breastfeeding.
Offers care for mothers and babies who are having breastfeeding issues due to:
- latching
- baby with poor weight gain
- premature babies
- mothers and/or babies with special needs
- mother has nipple and/or breast pain
- milk supply concerns
- mother on medicine while breastfeeding
Mothers and babies are seen by a nurse-lactation consultant at each visit. Care may include:
- assessment of breastfeeding concerns
- examination of mother and baby
- review of normal baby feeding and behavior patterns
- treatment recommendations
Letters may be sent to doctor and local health units to ensure continuity of care.
Follow-up appointments are made as needed.
Key Provider: physicians, registered nurse-lactation consultants (IBCLCs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Mothers and babies experiencing breastfeeding challenges.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Please contact the clinic directly, restriction in place due to Covid 19.
- Telephone
- 780-735-2731
- Fax
- 780-735-2794
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, elevators and public transit is available. - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 22, 2024
- Address
- 16940 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5R 4H5This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon08:30 AM to 12:30 PMTue08:30 AM to 03:30 PMFri08:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Closed for lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Telephone lines are closed from 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM.
