Research studies continue to show breastfeeding as being beneficial for babies and their moms. At Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, we understand that breastfeeding can be challenging, especially for first-time moms. That’s why we offer inpatient and outpatient lactation support.
Inpatient Lactation Support
Our inpatient lactation support team is available seven days a week to provide consistent, compassionate care to new and growing families throughout their hospital stay. Lactation consultants are onsite daily to assist with breastfeeding education, latch and positioning support, milk supply concerns, pumping guidance and individualized care plans tailored to each parent and baby’s needs.
Our goal is to help families feel supported and confident before discharge, with ongoing help available every day of the week to meet the needs of both routine and complex feeding situations.
Outpatient Lactation Support
Our outpatient lactation services are available by appointment only to provide each family personalized, one-on-one support. These visits are designed to assist with a wide range of feeding concerns, including latch and positioning, milk supply concerns, pumping guidance, weight checks and feeding plan adjustments after discharge.
An outpatient lactation order from your health care provider is required prior to scheduling a visit. To make an appointment, please call (713) 897-5832, and our team will assist you in scheduling an appointment that’s convenient for you.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Our breastfeeding support group is a welcoming space for parents with babies from newborn to 3 months of age. Join us every Wednesday (except holidays) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Newborn Education Center (W1.105), 9250 Pinecroft in The Woodlands. Led by caring lactation professionals, we offer gentle guidance, reassurance and practical support during these early weeks. Come connect with other parents, ask questions and feel supported as you and your baby learn and grow together.
Breast Pump Rentals
Our breast pump rental service offers access to high-quality, hospital-grade pumps to support your feeding journey. We offer personalized service and availability. Please call (713) 897-5832 to schedule a convenient time to come in and pick up your rental. Our team is here to help you get started with confidence and answer any questions you may have.
Donor Milk Drop-Off Site
Our donor milk site is proudly affiliated with the Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin, a trusted nonprofit that provides safe, pasteurized donor human milk to medically vulnerable infants when mother’s own milk is not available or needs to be supplemented.
All donor milk is carefully screened, pasteurized and processed under strict safety standards to ensure the highest quality and protection for babies in need. Through this partnership, we can support families with a reliable source of human milk while promoting optimal infant health outcomes.
Families can call (713) 897-5832 to schedule a time to come in for donor milk drop off, and our team will help coordinate a convenient time.
For more information on becoming a donor call Mothers’ Milk Bank at Austin at (877) 813-6455