Lactation Center
Breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. Breastfeeding has many proven advantages for both babies and mothers.
Advantages for babies
- Easy to digest providing optimal nutrition
- Contains antibodies that protect against allergies, viral and bacterial infections including ear infections, meningitis and diarrhea
- Decreases risk for obesity and heart disease
- Encourages optimal jaw, tooth and speech development
Advantages for women
- Convenient and economical with no preparation or additional expense
- Enhances the mother/baby relationship
- Reduces the risk of ovarian and breast cancer
Breastfeeding Services Available at Rush-Copley
Rush-Copley’s Lactation Center offers many resources to help you and your baby have a successful breastfeeding experience. In fact, our breastfeeding rate is over 90 percent – much higher than the national average.
Our Lactation Center is staffed seven days a week by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), which means they are specially-trained to help mothers learn the technique of breastfeeding, provide breastfeeding information and prevent and solve any breastfeeding problems.
The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evening hours and can be reached by calling 630-978-6235. Spanish speaking lactation consultants are also available.
Inpatient Services
Our lactation consultants are available for breastfeeding assistance and education during your hospital stay. Free manual breast pumps are provided to all breastfeeding mothers in the hospital and breast pump kits are available as needed. In addition, the center offers special support for mothers of multiples and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Outpatient Services
The Lactation Center provides breastfeeding assistance even after you leave the hospital. Success with breastfeeding is our top priority during this important time while transitioning home. The center is designed to offer the same comfort and privacy as your own home.
Outpatient services include:
- Free weight checks
- Free phone consultations
- Outpatient services for breastfeeding assistance
- Prenatal consultations by phone or appointment
- Breast pump rental and sales
The Lactation Center’s pump rental station sells Ameda Egnell and Medela pumps as well as pump parts and milk storage bags. Medela pumps are also available for rental.