Lactation Consultation

We respect each family's feeding decisions while encouraging moms to breastfeed exclusively until babies are 4-6 months of age. At that time, solid foods can begin to supplement the optimal nutrition of breast milk. As with learning anything new, most breastfeeding mothers and babies (and dads too!) benefit from instruction and support.

We can help!

Our skilled lactation specialists enjoy helping families learn how to breastfeed! The lactation team is available during both well and sick visits to provide hands-on help.

Some areas in which we can provide guidance include:

• Positioning your baby at the breast
• Latching
• Caring for your breasts and nipples
• Assessing milk transfer
• Assembling and using a breast pump, including sizing for the right size flange
• Storing milk
• Returning to work/school while breastfeeding
• Traveling and breastfeeding
• Training a breastfeeding baby to a bottle
• Teething while breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding premature babies
• Breastfeeding twins
• Breastfeeding babies with special medical needs such as cleft palate, Down Syndrome, and heart conditions
• Managing medications, medical tests or surgery while breastfeeding

Please call our office at 919-467-5543 to schedule an appointment.