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Breastfeeding is healthy for moms and babies but a lot more challenging than many women expect.
That’s one of the reasons why many women give up on breastfeeding in the first month.
Lactation consultants health care professionals who specialize in breastfeeding and hold a special certification can help.
What is a lactation consultant?
Lactation consultants or lactation specialists are nursing professionals who help new moms in their efforts to breastfeed.
They also provide prenatal education and preparation for expecting parents.
How effective are these pros at helping new moms with nursing?
That said, you’re able to alway ask for help after your baby is born.
Hospital staff, your pediatrician, or your OB/GYN can connect you with a lactation consultant.
You may feel more comfortable with a specialist who has.
Some moms want a “just the facts” pop in who takes a clinical approach.
Others will prefer a lactation consultant with a nurturing, compassionate style.
These tips can help you get the most out of the relationship.
Trust the expert, and try not to get embarrassed.
It’s a lactation specialists job to help.
But even if your facility doesnt, its easy enough to find one.
Just use theInternational Lactation Consultant Association online directory.
