Health & Wellness
Our Memorial Certified Lactation team pictured is represented by Kritika Girard, RN, BSN, CLC; Lisa M. Shaw, RN, IBCLC; and Jamie Ruane, RN, BSN, IBCLC.
It is an honor when families entrust the labor and delivery of a precious bundle of joy to our team at the Memorial Miracle Life Center. We love being with you every step of the exciting journey!
And one of those steps may be breastfeeding your newborn. While lactation is a natural process, many moms need help. Breastfeeding is truly a family endeavor and is most successful when there is a strong support system for the person doing the feeding.
Together, our team is here to assist you – we can provide breastfeeding support and consultation – while you are here at Memorial and after you leave! Our Certified Lactation Team is available to:
- answer questions and provide counseling
- educate on best practices
- link you to many local resources available to breastfeeding families
The communities in our region have certainly grown and expanded, and our Certified Lactation Team has kept in step! We now have three consultants who are here for you and your family – whether you are welcoming your first baby or sixth!
Latch & Learn with Memorial
Breastfeeding Class
There are so many questions when it comes to breastfeeding your newborn. Our board-certified lactation consultants will provide helpful tips during this class – support partners are welcome to attend.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Attend twice-a-month meetings to learn proper techniques, have your questions answered, talk with other breastfeeding mothers, and have your baby weighed.
For information or to register, click here or call (937) 578-2329.
Lactation Resources
We have a host of great resources for lactation!
• When to call a Lactation Consultant
• Tips for the Exclusive Pumping Mother
Good Things to Know About Our “Laborhood”
Memorial is certified as a GOLD LEVEL Safe Sleep Hospital! We are on a mission to share safe sleep tips for the precious infants in our lives.
For eight consecutive years, our Obstetrics team has achieved high levels of patient experience ratings! From 2016-2023, we ranked in the top 4% among obstetrical services IN THE NATION.
Memorial Health is excited to welcome Margaret Stroup, DO, back to the Marysville area and to the Avina Women’s Care Team! Dr. Stroup is accepting new patients. Her care philosophy is treating each patient with compassion, empathy, and respect. Schedule with Dr. Stroup by calling (937) 644-1244.
