Delivering Change Breastfeeding Clinic
Monday – Thursday
9am to 4pm
Friday
9am to 12pm
Walk In & By Appointment
785-238-0300
1102 St. Mary’s Rd., Suite 106
Need Help? Check out the videos below:
How to get started – Basics to Early Breastfeeding
Your baby may do more nuzzling than nursing the first couple of times at the breast, but these are good starts. Allow your baby to nurse when hungry. Initially, these feedings may be short & irregular. Newborns should nurse often, about every 1 to 3 hours (about 8-12 times in 24 hours). After a few weeks, your baby will get into a routine & eat every 2-3 hours. For a sleepy baby, wake them every 2-3 hours in the daytime, & at least twice at night to feed.
Is your Baby Getting Enough?
- Gaining a pound or more a month
- Nursing 8-12 times a day & content after feeding
- 8 or more wet diapers a day (may be hard to tell with super absorbent diapers)
- Sveral soft, yellow stools daily.
Bottle or Pacifier Use?
- Avoid giving a bottle or pacifier for the first month, so your baby knows how to nurse.
- REMEMBER, supplementing with formula will decrease YOUR milk supply.
Cluster Feedings
Normal feeding behavior characterized by closely spaced feedings over several hours. Typically, cluster feedings occurring during the first three months in the evening; however, they may happen anytime. Sometimes, the baby may also seem fussy, & this is normal as well. If the baby is happy the rest of the day & does not seem to be in pain, continue to feed & soothe your baby.
Growth Spurts
Babies go through growth spurts & will want to nurse more often. This will only last a few days. Growth spurts can occur as often as every 2 weeks. Look for them at about:
- 10 days
- 2-3 weeks
- 4-6 weeks
- 2-3 months
- 4-6 months
Common Concerns for Breastfeeding Mothers
Soreness
- Ensure baby latches well
- Change nursing positions
- Alternate breasts
- End feeding by putting finger in corner of baby’s mouth to break latch
- After feeding, moisten nipple with breast milk & allow to air dry.
- Avoid soaps, lotions, creams, & pads with plastic liners
Engorgement / Plugged Duct
- Nurse on demand alternating breasts & positions
- Nurse both day & night
- Pump or hand express as needed
- Apply warm, moist compress
- Wear a comfortable bra
Breast Pump Rental Program
Geary Community Hospital Home Medical Equipment
High Quality, Medical Grade Breast Pumps are available for rent!
$50/one time fee
Keep it for as long as you are nursing!
Call: (785) 762-2983
Other Helpful Breastfeeding Resources/ Links
KellyMom.Com
Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC, is the owner and originator of kellymom.com, an internationally recognized website providing breastfeeding and parenting information to professionals and parents. She stays up-to-date with the latest research on lactation, infant nutrition and infant development so that she can provide parents and professionals with the most current information available.
BreastFeedingInc.ca
Strives to provide up-to-date information through breastfeeding resources which include, but are not limited to, free information sheets, video clips, and articles. Some resources, such as books, protocols and videos can also be purchased through the website.
Women’sHealth.gov 
Mission: The Office on Women’s Health provides national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education and model programs.
La Leche League of Kansas
Offers up-to-date, practical information, and mother-to-mother support for pregnant and nursing mothers. Connect with at monthly meetings, by telephone, email, virtual meetings on social media, even submit a help form and receive a response from an accredited volunteer within 24 hours. Visit our Kansas Groups page for contact information.
Local Sources of Information and Assistance
Flint Hills OB/GYN
Geary Community Hospital
Medical Arts Bldg II; Suite 101
(785) 223-5555
Geary County WIC Program
Geary County Health Department
1212 West Ash St. Junction City, KS
(785) 762-5682
Konza Prarie Community Center WIC
361 Grant Avenue
785-238-4711
Universal Home Visiting
1102 Saint Mary’s Road; Suite 106
785-238-0300