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Lactation Services

Mother’s milk is the best possible food during your baby’s first year, and nursing can be a rewarding experience for both you and your baby. Breastfeeding doesn’t always “come naturally” for all mothers and babies. Samaritan offers lactation support staffed by specially trained and certified lactation consultants.

Contact a Lactation Clinic

Nursing moms can consult with a lactation nurse, get answers to breastfeeding questions, discuss different techniques and positioning, and help with problem solving. Call for an appointment.

Albany: 541-812-5116
Corvallis, 541-768-5244
Lebanon, 541-451-7177

When to Seek Assistance With A Lactation Consultant

You may want to seek assistance from a lactation consultant if:

You have cracked, bleeding or blistered nipples, continued nipple soreness or breast pain during breastfeeding.
You have had any prior breast surgery such as augmentation, reduction or biopsy.
You have flat or inverted nipples.
You think breastfeeding is not going well.
You have engorged, painful breasts.
Your baby is having trouble latching on.
Your baby is not satisfied after breastfeeding, demonstrated by crying or finger sucking.
Your baby is not swallowing consistently for at least 10 minutes while breastfeeding.
Your baby requires formula supplements to be satisfied.
Your baby has not regained birth weight by the two-week visit.
Your baby develops jaundice.
Your baby has lost more than 10 percent of his or her birth weight prior to discharge from the hospital.
Your baby was born earlier than 37 weeks gestation.

Breastfeeding & Lactation Resources

Discover a wealth of trusted lactation and breastfeeding resources designed to support you at every stage of your feeding journey. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, expert guidance or reassurance from evidence‑based information, the links below offer helpful tools you can download and compassionate support for you and your family. Take a moment to explore these resources — you’re not alone, and help is just a click away.

Parent Resources – See a helpful list of contact numbers and websites.

Coast & Valley Breastfeeding Resources – Find local assistance including classes, clinics and support groups.

Pacifiers & Breast Fed Baby – Learn mores about the use of pacifiers.

Lactation Support Resources – Find a helpful list of contact numbers and websites.

Human Donor Milk – Learn more about human breast milk and finding donor resources.

Newborn Warning Signs – Know when to seek medical care for a newborn or for breastfeeding concerns.