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Breastfeeding is often the best source of nutrition for infants, helping to build good health and reduce the risk of illnesses and other health issues. While many new parents want to breastfeed, they don’t always have access to the resources they need to succeed. At El Rio, we offer support, education, and comfortable environments for breastfeeding.
Are you pregnant and thinking about how you’ll feed your baby?
Are you a new parent with breastfeeding questions?
Are you planning to return to work or school after having a baby?
We support parents-to-be and new parents in breastfeeding.
Now offering in-person and Telehealth visits: 520-286-0244
For breastfeeding support, after business hours (including nights, holidays, and weekends) call the Arizona Department of Public Health 24/7 Breastfeeding Hotline: 800-833-4642
Monthly virtual classes offered in English:
First Saturday 10-11:30am
Third Wednesday 5:30-7pm
Join one of El Rio’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for a 90 minute virtual class where we’ll cover all you need to know to get breastfeeding off to a great start! Take this class at any point during your pregnancy or early postpartum period.
Register using QR code or call (520) 286-0244
Starting April 6th
Bringing baby home is a joyful and stressful time full of lots of changes. Learn about the 4th trimester (three months after baby arrives) and how you, your baby, and family can thrive.
Who: pregnant mama’s and their support systems are welcome. You do not need to be an El Rio patient to participate in this program.
Cost/Where: FREE 90-minute virtual class
When: 1st Saturday of every month at 12:30-2:00pm.
Register using QR code OR call (520) 309-2084
Breast Milk Donations
El Rio works with the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation’s Mothers’ Milk Bank, which collects, tests, processes and provides donor human milk to fragile babies across the country. Learn more about how to donate breastmilk here.
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Questions about Medications and Vaccines while Breastfeeding?
These sites offer answers to frequently asked questions and/or the opportunity to speak with an expert.
Find the El Rio Health Provider for you at one of our convenient locations.