Intermountain Health and Blanchfield Army Hospital Expand Breastfeeding Support for New Moms

Intermountain Health lactation consultant Laura Rowbury explained common reasons mothers pump breastmilk, such as returning to work, infant feeding challenges, or managing supply. She recommended pumping for about 15 minutes every 2–3 hours of separation and provided typical volume guidelines for the first weeks of life, emphasizing health benefits for both infant and mother.

At Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, the BACH program offers peer‑support groups and professional lactation services to military families during National Breastfeeding Month. Two full‑time International Board Certified Lactation Consultants provide in‑hospital assistance, outpatient consultations, telehealth appointments, education classes, and a weekly MOM and ME Group where mothers share experiences and receive guidance. The program celebrates graduates with certificates after the baby’s first year.

Both initiatives aim to improve breastfeeding outcomes by combining expert advice with community support.