Lactation Consultant Support

Lactation Consultant Support offers one-on-one consultations with a certified lactation specialist. We provide breastfeeding information and support to help address challenges such as:

Engorgement
Plugged ducts
Mastitis prevention
Sore nipples

Our goal is to provide you with the support you need to have a pleasant breastfeeding experience with your baby.

Lactation Consultant Support is a service of the UCSF Women's Health Resource Center. The center also offers:

Breastfeeding classes and MILK (Mother & Infant Lactation Kooperative) support group through the Great Expectations program
Rental and sale of breastfeeding equipment
Sale of breastfeeding supplies

Appointments

To schedule a consultation, please contact UCSF Obstetrics & Gynecology at (415) 353-2566. Consultations are available at two locations: Obstetrics & Gynecology Services at Mount Zion and Obstetrics, Gynecology & Perinatal Specialties at Mission Bay – Fourth Street.

UCSF Obstetrics & Gynecology

(415) 353-2566

Awards & recognition

Among the top hospitals in the nation
One of the nation’s best in obstetrics & gynecology
Excellence in supporting breastfeeding
Rated high-performing hospital for maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy)

Related clinics

Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mount Zion

2356 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-3400

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Perinatal Specialties at Mission Bay – Fourth Street

Ron Conway Family Gateway Medical Building

1825 Fourth St., Third Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

(415) 353-3400

M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Class

Great Expectations Pregnancy Classes

Get ready for the baby! Choose from a variety of classes that prepare moms and partners for pregnancy, birth, baby care, breastfeeding and parenting.

Patient Resource

Women's Health Resource Center

Access free health resources here, from classes and webinars to support groups and medical referrals, plus pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding services.

Special programs

Centering Pregnancy Program

The Centering Pregnancy Program at UCSF Women's Health Center takes women out of exam rooms and into groups for their prenatal care. Learn more here.

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Midwifery Care

More and more women are choosing to place their prenatal care, labor and delivery in the hands of a midwife, usually in a hospital rather than at home.