#Reaching a lactation professional for help....

🤱A Lactation Consultant can help you in preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, support you while you're breastfeeding right through till you or your baby decide to wean.

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😍Some times, they serve more as a source of information, encouragement, and reassurance that all is well. At other times, their knowledge and assistance may be necessary to address any particular issues you may be facing.

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Some situations where a Lactation Consultant can help you :
• 🤱They can help you with a plan for breastfeeding success with your next baby .. if your breastfeeding journey with your first one was not as desired.

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• 👶Help with early attempts at latch and positioning .. or later, when baby won't latch / has trouble feeding at the breast.

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• 🤱You are experiencing sore nipples, yeast infection or other nipple issues. Or your breasts are engorged / you are dealing with plugged ducts or mastitis.

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• 👶Concern about your milk supply and also supplementation and its effect on your breastfeeding journey.

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•🤱Concern that your baby is not getting enough /how to tell.

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•👶Baby's growth is not on track.

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•🤱 Help with pumping, milk storage , returning to work