Breastfeeding provides the ideal nutrition for your baby’s growth
and development. But, as with most things in life, it can present its
own challenges from time to time. We’re here to help! Myrtue Medical
Center’s Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC),
Cara Cacy, is here to answer your breastfeeding questions and help you
establish a rewarding mother/infant breastfeeding experience. She is available
both before and after your child is born to help you get your breastfeeding
journey off to a great start.
To schedule a prenatal or newborn visit with our lactation consultant, call
712.755.4482 or email
ccacy@myrtuemedical.org. You can also talk with your OB provider to arrange a visit!
Cara is also a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and can provide
FREE car seat checks during prenatal visits. Check out Myrtue's
Car Seat Safety + Check webpage. Car seat checks are recommended to be performed before you give
birth to your newborn(s).
Do you have an over supply of breast milk? Learn how to become an
Iowa Milk Donor!
We Want to Hear from You - Leave Cara a Review!
Have you been a patient of Cara's in the past? If so, we would love to
hear from you! Leave her a review by scanning the QR code below or by
clicking here.
"Cara is absolutely amazing! Everytime I contacted her, she had a
quick response time and was able to get my son and I in the same day for
a consultation. Her personality is bubbly and outgoing, which made my
consultation that much more relaxing and not awkward. She was able to
make minor adjustments to my babies head position which made his latch
much more easy. Within 24hrs, our feedings were night and day difference,
and we were on the right path to getting him back up to birth weight.
After my consult, my anxiety was relieved and I had the confidence to
continue. Our community is very lucky to have her for our breastfeeding
consultant!"
"I met with Cara prenatally at 30 weeks. You can tell she is a very
passionate and knowledgeable lactation consultant. She gave me so much
information, which was all included in a folder so my pregnancy brain
wouldn't forget any of it. I won't meet with her again until I have my
baby in October, but having this consult before delivery made me feel
more confident about my abilities and breastfeeding goals after delivery.
Thank you, Cara! Can't wait to see you after I have my baby boy."
All About Breastfeeding:
Learning about breastfeeding and seeing if it is right for you and your
baby is important. Find many resources in the following links:
E-Lactancia: check the compatibility of breastfeeding with:
Prescriptions
Over the Counter Medications
Illnesses
Environmental Contaminates
Medical Procedures (CT, X-rays, Anesthesia)
Infant Risk Center: Up-to-date knowledge on the safety of medications for all nursing mothers
Common Medications while Breastfeeding (for Mom)
COVID-19 Vaccinations While Breastfeeding (for Mom)
Infant Risk Hotline:
1.806.352.2519 | Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM For parents and medical professionals to
call and discuss specific medicines, diseases, and exposures during breastfeeding.
