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When to Seek Lactation Help
Producing breastmilk is natural, the art of latching a baby to the breast is learned. Sometimes what is supposed to come easily doesn't, and sometimes a breastfeeding problem occurs after discharge from the hospital. Lactation Consultants are professional health workers who are trained to help mothers manage lactation and reach their breastfeeding goals. They work in hospitals, doctors offices and in private practice within the community.
 You need help if:- You are concerned about low milk supply
- You feel your baby is not getting enough milk
- Your baby cries all the time
- Your baby sleeps all the time
- You have sore, cracked nipples
- You dread nursing because your nipples hurt the entire time
- The filling of your breasts (engorgement) does not occur by the 5th day after birth
- You are severely engorged
- Your baby does not latch onto your breast
- Your baby does not have 3 or more yellow, runny stools by day six
- Your baby has not regained birth weight at 2 weeks
- You have any other breastfeeding concerns
Meet our Lactation Consultants! Phone services are free; home visits and office consultations involve a fee. |
