Infant Feeding at University Maternity Hospital Limerick
Address
University Maternity Hospital Limerick, Ennis Road, Limerick City, Limerick, V94 C566
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Opening hours
Seven day service.
Midwifery
Midwifery encompasses care of women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, as well as care of the newborn.
Infant Feeding
A team of midwives/lactation consultants (IBCLC) provide antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding support and education. Breastfeeding classes are currently online twice a month. One to one and small group sessions are facititated on the antenatal ward. Intensive lactation support is provided on the postanatal ward and NNU when needed. Follow up telephone and video consults are available on discharge and referral to community lactation when necessary.
Referrals and Appointments
Available to
Pregnant women and their partners. New parents.
Who needs to refer you
Referral by appropriate healthcare professional.
Service location
This service is in University Maternity Hospital Limerick.
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