Why might I need a Lactation Consultant?
The most common problems breastfeeding moms have are:
Being unable to latch baby onto the breast
Baby gaining weight too slowly
Milk supply concerns
Sore nipples or breasts
Jaundice in a newborn
Prematurity
Suck dysfunction
Tongue problems
Breastfeeding and going back to work
Being unable to latch baby onto the breast
Baby gaining weight too slowly
Milk supply concerns
Sore nipples or breasts
Jaundice in a newborn
Prematurity
Suck dysfunction
Tongue problems
Breastfeeding and going back to work
Other circumstances in which a lactation consultant can be helpful are:
Re-lactation
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation or reduction
Induced lactation for adoption
Breastfeeding twins or higher order multiples
Re-lactation
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation or reduction
Induced lactation for adoption
Breastfeeding twins or higher order multiples
A professional breastfeeding consultation can often be the key to continuing breastfeeding or not.
Holly H Newman BSN, RN, IBCLC (209)712-7304
