Hi Laurie-

Our Bf Coalition has such a center, well, we're funded to do a limited number of in-person consultations and unlimited telephone consultations.  Here's what we have:
*Two Medela Lactina pumps, intended for use by mothers who would otherwise not be able to get a pump (they don't qualify for WIC, or can't get a WIC appointment for quite some time, etc.)  One pump is kept in the office just in case we need to help a mother during a consult.
*Nipple shields in a variety of sizes
*Starter SNS
*Full SNS
*Hydrogel pads
*Feeding syringes
*Haberman feeders
*Hazelbaker feeders
*Baby wipes
*Disposable diapers
*Cavicide
*Disinfecting wipes (general purpose)
*Digital Tanita scale
*Disposable drapes for the scale
*Changing table
*Glider
*Nursing stool
*Nursing pillows (we have My Breastfriend, Boppy, Little Beam) that can be wiped down between use
*Trash cans
*Calculator (to estimate weight loss)
*Intake cards (those ones that tell you how much a baby needs at a given weight)
*Copy/fax machine for making copies/faxing copies of reports to HCPs.
*Resource books--Breastfeeding Answer Book, Medications & Mothers' Milk, Bf and Human Lactation, Bf for the Medical Profession, Nursing Mother's Herbal, etc.

Here are some things to consider:
*We've recently converted to computerized charting.  It has its advantages and of course disadvantages.  We're currently using a laptop computer since we need to take it offsite for various reasons.
*What do you think about having abm available?  We continue to be torn about this issue.  Rule #1 is feed the baby.  All of us feel at least somewhat uncomfortable purchasing abm for all kinds of reasons.
*Do you want a microwave to warm supplement prior to using an SNS?

I think that covers everything except office supplies (folders, chart notes, forms, pens/pencils, calendar, etc.), a desk and a chair.

One other thing we've recently begun using is an online calendar.  It is making scheduling *much* easier (especially since there are 4 IBCLCs in the office, plus rotating nursing students).

Mary WD

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