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BreastCentre Zurich

Breastfeeding is a valuable experience that can take time and support, both for mum and baby. Our experienced breastfeeding counsellors will not only guide you through this learning process during pregnancy and the postpartum period, but will also be on hand to offer you advice and support in the long term. Whether you have questions, difficulties or simply need additional support, you can rely on our expertise and our commitment to a pleasant breastfeeding period. Our services are also aimed at women who have not given birth at Zollikerberg Hospital.

The breastfeeding counselling services

Our outpatient breastfeeding counselling sessions take place from Monday to Friday between 12 noon and 4 pm.

  • Individual counselling on various topics during pregnancy
  • Preparation for breastfeeding
  • Obtaining colostrum
  • Breastfeeding after breast surgery
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During the postpartum period

  • Help with breastfeeding problems such as pain during breastfeeding, sore nipples, milk stasis, breast inflammation
  • Low-laser therapy (red light laser therapy) to improve wound healing and relieve pain
  • Too much or too little breast milk
  • For premature babies or twins
  • Breastfeeding with insufficient weight gain of the child

After the postpartum period

  • Partial breastfeeding / weaning
  • Breastfeeding and employment
  • Breastfeeding when the mother or child is ill
  • Hiring electric breast pumps

Trust and knowledge: Support during the breastfeeding period

Do you have any questions or would you like to make an appointment? We are happy to help you on +41 44 397 23 73 or by e-mail at stillberatung@spitalzollikerberg.ch.

Costs

Outpatient consultations are covered by basic insurance and we only charge CHF 25.00 for low-laser therapy sessions.

Our breastfeeding counsellors

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Ulpu Pulkkinen

Midwife, breastfeeding counsellor, women's clinic

Spital Zollikerberg
Frauenklinik
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg

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Valeria Scarcia

Breastfeeding counsellor, Gynaecological clinic

Spital Zollikerberg
Frauenklinik
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg

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Antoinette Thalmann

Breastfeeding counsellor

Spital Zollikerberg
Frauenklinik
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg

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Inge Werner

Breastfeeding counsellor, Gynaecological clinic

Spital Zollikerberg
Frauenklinik
Trichtenhauserstrasse 20
8125 Zollikerberg

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