The Role of Lactation Consulting in Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers

Breastfeeding is great for both your growing baby and you. Breastfeeding provides your baby with essential nutrients and helps build your baby’s immune system. Breastfeeding also helps you lose some of the weight you gained during pregnancy. The only problem is that breastfeeding isn’t always easy, especially for new moms. A lactation consultation with your pediatrician can help. Drs. Deanna Lyons, Jennifer Graham, and Jason Elwell at Stony Brook Pediatrics in Dansville, NY, provide comprehensive pediatric services, including lactation consultations.

What You Need To Know About a Lactation Consultation

When you begin breastfeeding, these are just a few of the issues you may experience:

• Not producing enough milk
• Pain occurring when you are breastfeeding
• Sore nipples from breastfeeding
• Your baby has difficulty latching on to your nipple

If you are having difficulty breastfeeding, you can benefit from a lactation consultation. A lactation consultant can provide the support you need. During a lactation consultation, your lactation consultant will:

• Discuss issues you are experiencing with breastfeeding
• Demonstrate proper positioning of you and your baby
• Recommend treatment for discomfort of sore nipples or breast issues
• Provide recommendations about where and when to breastfeed

It’s important to get the help you need because breastfeeding is one of the most important ways to help your baby grow and thrive. Consider that breast milk will:

• Provide nutrients and vitamins in the perfect amounts for your baby
• Boost your baby’s immune system by providing antibodies from you
• Make digestion easier than consuming formula

Want to Know More about a Lactation Consultation?

Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience, helping you and your baby bond. To find out more about the role of lactation consulting and how a lactation consultation can help you, call Drs. Deanna Lyons, Jennifer Graham, and Jason Elwell at Stony Brook Pediatrics in Dansville, NY. You can reach them in the office by calling (585) 335-5200, so call today.