Breastfeeding Medicine | Akron Children's Hospital
Resource Name:Breastfeeding Medicine | Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital
address
One Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Elevators|Full Wheelchair Access|Indoor Wheelchair Access|Inside Ramps|Outside Ramps|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves individuals who are currently breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed after birth.
Required documents
Will be requested if needed.
Hours
By appointment only.
(330) 543-2778
Voice
·voice | Breastfeeding Medicine and Support
Languages
None.
Application process
Call 330-543-2778 for an appointment. Visit the website at www.akronchildrens.org/departments/Breastfeeding-Medicine.html for more information and a list of locations.
Fees
Accepts most public and private insurance. Call for details.
Service area
Medina County, Ohio
Summit County, Ohio
Portage County, Ohio
Provides specialized care for individuals who are currently breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed after birth. Breastfeeding medicine can help parents:
- Address breastfeeding concerns during pregnancy.
- Create a plan for premature babies, multiple births, or babies with complex medical conditions.
- Address breastfeeding after breast surgery.
- Help facilitate breastfeeding.
- Work with low milk supply or oversupply.
- Address and resolve painful feeding.
- Manage slow weight gain through nutrition.
- Address and manage issues like thrush, breast masses, and breast infection.
Last Verified
07/16/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Akron Children's Hospital
Operates a pediatric hospital as well as a regional burn center, a pediatric trauma center, regional neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, and other clinical specialties. Also offers additional primary care and pediatric specialty locations throughout the area. Provides many advocacy, education, outreach, and research programs for children and their families.
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