A new journey begins. Our nurses will guide you and your baby to breastfeeding success. As you transition to motherhood, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, sad or anxious. You’re not alone. We’re here to help.
Breastfeeding
Your body provides the nutrition your baby needs. Still, breastfeeding takes practice—for you and for your newborn. Our certified lactation consultants and nursing staff are there for both of you every step of the way.
Breastfeeding Tips for Newborns
Safe Place for Newborns
Gundersen’s Safe Place for Newborns program offers confidential, protective shelter, medical care and treatment to newborns whose parents are unable to care for them.
A mother or caregiver with the mother’s permission can leave the unharmed baby, up to 3 days old, with a hospital employee. We don't ask questions or call the police.
The person who drops off the baby will receive a medical background questionnaire that can be returned to the hospital. La Crosse County Human Services will place the newborn in foster care before adoption.
If you have questions about Safe Place for Newborns, contact Great Rivers 211 by dialing 2-1-1.
Our supportive lactation consultants will help you with:
- Latching difficulties
- Painful nursing
- Sore nipples
- Engorgement
- Weight gain issues
- Milk supply issues
- Breast pump education
- Breast milk donation
Lactation consultants are available throughout your pregnancy, during your hospital stay and after you've gone home. They are available by appointment or over the phone.
For questions, call:
- La Crosse - (608) 775-6876
- West Union - (563) 422-3811
For schedule an appointment, call:
- La Crosse – (608) 775-6766
- Onalaska – (608) 775-8138
- West Union – (563) 422-3811
For questions, call:
- La Crosse - (608) 775-6876
- West Union - (563) 422-3811
Schedule an appointment:
- La Crosse – (608) 775-6766
- Onalaska – (608) 775-8138
- West Union – (563) 422-3811