MercyOne Dubuque Lactation Support

At MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center, lactation support care provides support to all breastfeeding parents in the tri-state area. With certified lactation consultants, resources in both English and Spanish, home medical equipment and a milk collection depot, MercyOne Lactation Support provides excellent, personalized care as you welcome your new bundle of joy into your family.

Lactation consultants

You can get to know our lactation consultants by visiting their profile pages. Our lactation consultants will help work with you on breastfeeding, issues with milk supply, sore nipples and breastfeeding positions.

MercyOne also helps you make an informed choice about your baby’s feeding.

What to feed your baby resources:

English Version PDF    Spanish Version PDF

Breastfeeding support group

If you're looking for a community of breastfeeding parents to connect with, MercyOne offers a breastfeeding support group that covers common concerns and interests, back-to-work issues and offers group problem-solving and personalized care as needed. This support group is facilitated by a certified lactation consultant and breastfeeding educator.

Breastfeeding supplies

For your breastfeeding supplies, MercyOne Home Medical Equipment Store carries a variety of breast pumps and supplies that you may need. You can visit the store located on the first floor of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center or contact them through phone or email.

Milk Dispensary

The MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center has opened a Milk Dispensary in collaboration with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Local parents who need to supplement their breast milk supply can purchase donated milk with a prescription from their pediatrician.