When to Call a Lactation Consultant
There are numerous situations where a lactation consultant can support the breastfeeding family. A few examples:
-Engorgement difficulties
-Inverted or flat nipples
-Latch problems
-Breast or nipple pain related to breastfeeding
-Inadequate or slow infant weight gain
-Sudden infant weight loss
-Low milk supply
-Lactation management for special situations (Jaundice, hospitalization, etc...)
-Preserve the breastfeeding relationship if returning to work.
Unique situations: Professional guidance recommended:
-Adoptive Mother Induced Lactation Assistance / Surrogate Liason
-Relactation: Rebuilding a milk supply after having weaned baby
-Assistance with breastfeeding after breast surgeries
-Mothers and babies with special needs such as prematurity, multiple births, and handicapped mothers and babies.
The Well Fed Baby Checklist- a clinician's tool for when to seek further support with lactation.
-Engorgement difficulties
-Inverted or flat nipples
-Latch problems
-Breast or nipple pain related to breastfeeding
-Inadequate or slow infant weight gain
-Sudden infant weight loss
-Low milk supply
-Lactation management for special situations (Jaundice, hospitalization, etc...)
-Preserve the breastfeeding relationship if returning to work.
Unique situations: Professional guidance recommended:
-Adoptive Mother Induced Lactation Assistance / Surrogate Liason
-Relactation: Rebuilding a milk supply after having weaned baby
-Assistance with breastfeeding after breast surgeries
-Mothers and babies with special needs such as prematurity, multiple births, and handicapped mothers and babies.
The Well Fed Baby Checklist- a clinician's tool for when to seek further support with lactation.
