Lactation consultation

Starting breastfeeding is not always easy. That is why expert support from counselors can be crucial for new mothers.

Mother-child pair in the center

Promoting breastfeeding means making an important contribution to medium- and long-term health promotion. Indeed, the health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby are well known and undisputed. Breast milk represents the optimal nutrition for infants, as well as the prerequisite for a healthy life from the very first days.

All EOC maternity and neonatal departments offer breastfeeding counseling as an integral part of their operations and are certified "Baby Friendly Hospital" by UNICEF. This recognition is awarded to hospitals that promote breastfeeding, ensuring high and globally recognized standards of care, and that place the mother-child pair at the center of their attention.

IBCLC (International Board of Lactation Consultants) lactation consultants are specialized professionals who have undergone specific training and are present in every maternity and neonatal ward of the EOC.

Their role is to provide information to pregnant mothers-to-be and support them throughout the breastfeeding period, offering targeted advice and specific help should any special difficulties arise.

Counseling can be requested from the 26th week of gestation and throughout breastfeeding. The service is recognized by health insurance companies.

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The original version is the page in Italian.