Lactation Services at UPMC Altoona

The lactation services staff of UPMC Altoona provides several different services:

• We have board certified lactation consultants, who will provide prenatal information on breastfeeding at a monthly breastfeeding class.
• The lactation consultants see you and your baby in the hospital.
• A support system has been set up to help mothers and babies after they go home from the hospital, including a 24-hour telephone help line and outpatient visits for breastfeeding problems as needed and by appointment, as well as a Breastfeeding Support Group.

View classes and events available for breastfeeding at UPMC Altoona.

Contact Us

Lactation services — 814-889-2557
Breastfeeding Help Line — 814-889-2310

Lactation Consultants

• Michele Thompson, R.N., IBCLC
• Alison Keating, R.N., IBCLC

Breastfeeding Outpatient Visits

Breastfeeding outpatient visits are available for breastfeeding difficulties upon request from the mother, pediatrician, and/or obstetrician. Appointments are needed. Please call for more information.