Breastfeeding is arguably the healthiest and most natural way to feed a newborn baby, but not all mothers find that nursing their infants just comes naturally. Lactation consultants can help new mothers learn how to nurse their infants and how to deal with potential problems that could come up. A lactation consultant can answer women’s questions about feeding, position, and latch and offer side by side breastfeeding support to those who have had previous negative breastfeeding experiences.
Many women choose to undergo both antenatal and postnatal lactation consultations. The initial consultations that occur during pregnancy will introduce basic concepts like how breastfeeding works, what to expect during and after breastfeeding, how to position and attach the newborn, and how to understand milk supply. New mothers will also be introduced to common challenges and offered advice about how to get the support they need to breastfeed successfully even in the face of these challenges. Postnatal breastfeeding consultations usually occur in the new mother’s home. Lactation consultants can offer practical and emotional support and advice and can track the mother and her baby’s progress, looking for signs of trouble along the way. These professionals are very familiar with the problems that come up early in breastfeeding. For mothers, these may include:
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