MUSC hospitals offer lactation consultation to mothers who are breast-feeding and/or lactating. Our lactation consultants are nurse-practitioners who are internationally board certified as lactation consultants. Because we are nurse-practitioners we can prescribe medications for the treatment of lactation problems.

• Lactation consultation for MUSC patients who are breastfeeding or pumping
• Lactation consultation for mothers of hospitalized infants
• A lactation clinic available to any mother in the community
• Medical management of lactation problems including mastitis, sore nipples, low milk supply and engorgement
• Phone availability for lactation information
• Breast pump information, rental and sales

We believe that any breast milk a mother can provide for her infant is precious. Therefore, our goal is to support, educate, and assist mothers to meet their breastfeeding goals. Many of our visits are screening visits for which there is no charge. For more involved visits, we bill for lactation consultation services. Most insurance companies, including Medicaid, cover this service.

• Lactation Clinic (843) 876-0444
• General Phone (843) 792-0780
  • Jean Rhodes, Ph.D., CNM, IBCLC  (843) 792-5644
  • Jeanne M. Barreira, CNM, MSN , IBCLC (843) 792-0780
  • Barbara Haase, CPNP, MSN , IBCLC (843) 792-9712
  • Pamela Murphy, Ph.D., CNM, IBCLC (843) 792-1503
  • Jill Burns, MSN , WHNP, IBCLC