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Breastfeeding Support

Expressly for You

Consultations

Baptist Health is here to support you and all your breastfeeding needs. Schedule a one-on-one consultation with one of our Registered Nurse International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants to learn about positioning and techniques that make breastfeeding easy, help you recognize signs of good feeding, and assist with breast pump setup and use. Lactation consultations are available in-person and virtually at three convenient locations:

Baptist Health Expressly For You-Little Rock

Outpatient Lactation Center and Boutique

  • Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
  • (501) 202-7378

Baptist Health Medical Center-Conway

  • Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • (501) 585-2121, Please leave a voicemail

Baptist Health Expressly For You-Fort Smith

Outpatient Lactation Center and Boutique

  • Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
  • (479) 441-5694, Please leave a voicemail

Families can also reach a breastfeeding specialist by phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; call the Arkansas Breastfeeding Helpline at (501) 202-7378 or toll-free at (844) 344-0408.

Baptist Health employs specific women’s health specialists to meet every need, including breastfeeding classes. 

Our virtual classes will prepare you for successful breastfeeding by discussing the many benefits of breastfeeding, explaining how to get started, teaching basic techniques and providing solutions to common problems. Classes are open to all breastfeeding mothers or women interested in breastfeeding in the future. Register for a breastfeeding class.

Breastfeeding Resources

You can find several breastfeeding resources on our BHealthy blog. A few include:

Jessica Donahue RN Web

Jessica Donahue, RN, IBCLC

Elizabeth Oyler BSN, RN, IBCLC

Micah Rice

Micah Rice, RN, IBCLC

Nancy Turner

Nancy Turner, RN, IBCLC