Need a Lactation Consultant? Many people think breastfeeding should be completely natural and obvious. This may be true in some cases, but about 40% of breastfeeding moms will be more successful with expert help. That expert help comes from a Lactation Consultant. A certified lactation consultant has knowledge of the physiology and the techniques of breastfeeding. Often, a little assistance can greatly improve the prospect of success in breastfeeding. A lactation consultant can help with many breastfeeding conditions. Here is a list: | Infant Conditions | Mother Conditions | | Breast preference Attachment difficulty Sucking difficulties Nipple confusion Slow weight gain Excessive weight loss Low blood sugar Jaundice Oral/facial abnormality Multiple birth Premature birth Neurological problems | Breast pain Engorgement Nipple problems Low milk supply Breast surgery Mastitis Return to work or separation Milk ejection problems Caesarian birth Multiple birth Illnesses |
The Lactation Consultant can also help with selecting breast pump, and milk collection and storage. If you have any of these conditions or other questions, a lactation consultant near you can help you. |