BREASTFEEDING PREPARATION CONSULTATION

We hear the stories: “breastfeeding was stopped early, or challenging, it was just too hard, I was afraid I did not have enough milk, the baby never latched properly and I got bleeding nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, the c-section was difficult…”

Most of us no longer have the support of experienced mothers, sisters or friends who have successfully breastfed their babies. Today there are so many new options and therefore it is helpful to have someone with experience to support the process. Preparing to pump for work, learning hand expressing before a c-section, or knowing how to latch baby in the first hour for example.

Trying to learn the process and technique can be exhausting, especially if there are barriers that we as individuals may have around the subject such as: fear, lack of proper education and training prior to delivery, and failure to receive hands-on teaching when baby arrives. Prior training gets you set up for success so you can focus on the happy occasion despite the exhaustion. This is something that is best learnt from another person who has had the experience of helping women successfully.

Working with a professional consultant prenatally gives you support for the moment when you are ready to breastfeed. You will have the knowledge you need to get started when baby is born and is on your chest. Having a plan for yourself and your baby’s breastfeeding experience will set you on the road to success and provide you back up for all the questions that are sure to arise.