Empowering Mothers Through Breastfeeding Support at HaysMed

August 1–7 marks World Breastfeeding Week, a global celebration of breastfeeding and its vital role in maternal and infant health. At HaysMed, this week is an opportunity to spotlight the exceptional care and resources available to mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey.

HaysMed’s Lactation Services team, comprised of International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants and Registered Nurses, provides both inpatient, outpatient, and phone support. From the moment a baby is born, mothers receive personalized guidance, with Birth Center nurses trained in at least 20 hours of breastfeeding education.

HaysMed is also proud to be a Baby-Friendly Hospital, recognized for implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. This designation reflects the hospital’s commitment to empowering mothers with the knowledge and confidence to nourish their babies naturally.

As a Baby-Friendly Hospital and a High 5 for Mom and Baby designated facility, HaysMed follows evidence-based practices to ensure breastfeeding success, including immediate skin-to-skin contact, exclusive breast milk feeding, and 24-hour rooming-in. These practices are reinforced by community support options to assist mothers to meet their feeding goals.

In addition, HaysMed serves as a Mothers’ Milk Depot Center collecting milk from approved donors. Once received, the donor milk is shipped to Mother’s Milk Bank in Colorado, where it is processed, pasteurized and shipped to infants in need across the country. This initiative, in partnership with Mothers’ Milk Bank and Ellis County Breastfeeding Coalition, ensures that even the most vulnerable newborns receive the life-saving benefits of human milk.

To learn more or schedule a lactation consultation, call 785-623-5000 or visit HaysMed Birth Center.

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