A lactation (breastfeeding) consultant can be of great help to you with different situations and feelings, such as:
- If you do not feel your milk has increased by day four.
- Treatment of sore nipples.
- Concern about your baby’s output (urine and stools).
- Your baby is not feeding 8 to 12 times in a 24 hour period.
- Your baby is sleeping on the breast, not suckling well, and seems hungry each time you take him/her off.
- Ineffective positioning, latch-on and engorgement.
- Breastfeeding challenges, such as twins, premature infants, babies with a slow weight gain, and women who have had breast surgery.
- Advice for the working mother regarding how to continue breastfeeding after returning to work and help with planning a daily routine.
- Advice on the most appropriate nursing bras and clothing items which allow for discrete and comfortable breastfeeding.
- If discharged using a nipple shield and/or alternative feeding methods (cup feeding, SNS [Supplemental Nursing System], finger feeding, bottle feeding).