When should you see a Lactation Consultant?

When should you consider scheduling with a Lactation consultant? There are many answers.

Support and instruction for your baby

• For jaundice

• Refuses to latch (at any time in the process)

• is not gaining enough (at least 3/4 to 1 oz per day)

• Is gaining too quickly (more than 1/5 oz per day)

• Cries "a lot" or is fussy.

• Feeds all the time

• Is late preterm or premature

• Spits up "a lot"

Indications the breastfeeding parent needs help

• Inverted nipples

• painful or cracked nipples

• Engorgement

• Are ill or needs surgery.

• Have a low milk supply

• Are going back to work

• Have plugged ducts or mastitis

• Are experiencing stressful feeling with feeding

• Are taking medications

• Need advice selecting a breast pump

• Want to breastfeed an adopted baby or reestablish you milk supply

• Are getting conflicting advice or feeling discouraged about breastfeeding

Many people believe we ONLY help with breastfeeding. We are the go-to for infant feeding information so when in doubt.....

Call a Lactation Consultant! Get the help and support you deserve!