Lactation Services
Minnesota Birth Center offers comprehensive lactation services, including a prenatal breastfeeding class, individualized postpartum support, and a welcoming postpartum support group.
What We Offer
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
- Virtual class led by one of MBC’s lactation specialists
- Covers the basics of breastfeeding
- Offered every six weeks
- Open to the community
- Click here to learn more and register
1-on-1 Lactation Appointments
- Personalized, one-on-one visits with lactation consultants and specialists
- Support tailored to your individual feeding goals
- Hour-long appointments
- Available throughout the week
- Locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul
- Call to schedule your appointment
Postpartum Support Group
- Join us for a FREE drop-in lactation group
- Led by one of our lactation specialists
- Enjoy basic lactation guidance, group discussion and fresh baked bread!
- Every Monday from 10:30am-12:00pm
- 624 Smith Ave. St. Paul MN 55107
- Open to the public
Our Lactation Providers
What's the Difference Between a Lactation Consultant and a Lactation Specialist?
At Minnesota Birth Center, we offer care from both IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and Lactation Specialists.
IBCLCs are highly trained professionals certified to manage more complex feeding challenges, including latch issues, supply concerns, pumping strategies, tongue/lip ties, and more.
Lactation Specialists have completed specialized training in lactation support and offers compassionate, practical help with positioning, latch, newborn feeding cues, and early breastfeeding guidance. They’re often a first point of contact for new parents needing timely, supportive care.
Together, our team works collaboratively to provide personalized, compassionate support for every feeding journey.
To schedule an appointment, please call:
Minneapolis: 612-545-5311, ext. 1
St. Paul: 651-689-3988, ext. 1
Get scheduled with us!
If you plan to use insurance for our services, please vivist our insured patients page and follow the steps to verify your coverage.
Call us to schedule an appointment: Minneapolis 612-545-5311, ext. 1, St. Paul 651-689-3988, ext. 1