What is the job of a lactation consultant?
A lactation consultant can guide you through a variety of the difficulties associated with feeding a newborn, such as:
-Inadequate supply of milk
-Difficulty reaching weight goals
-difficulty positioning oneself as a nurse, particularly following a C-section Baby nodding off at the breast
-infant not wanting to be breastfed
-Long-lasting breastfeeding sessions that wear you out
-Physical and psychological obstacles to nursing, such as postpartum depression
-discomfort during nursing
A lactation specialist can also assist with feeding infants with physical or neurological problems or premature babies (some of whom are too uncoordinated to breathe, swallow, or suckle). Whatever the obstacle, you can collaborate directly with your expert to create a customized solution.
When to contact an expert on lactation
When you are expecting, is the ideal time to contact a lactation consultant. A counselor can assist you with both the mental and physical aspects of nursing preparation. You’ll get advice on everything from the best pump to enlisting your partner in breastfeeding, as well as practice holding your baby for the best feeding results.
Having said that, you can always seek assistance once your child is delivered. A lactation consultant can be arranged for you by hospital staff, your pediatrician, or your OB/GYN.
