The Nurse Practitioners at South Lake Pediatrics are Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (I.B.C.L.C.) who can assist you with your breastfeeding needs. Our knowledge is research based, up to date and taught with empathy and understanding. As nurse practitioners we will also be examining your infants for any medical concerns.
Prenatal – We can discuss the breastfeeding process so you can decide if breastfeeding is right for you and your family and answer any questions you may have.
Postnatal – In the hospital we can help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. In the clinic we can continue to support your breastfeeding experience, answer questions, and help you if difficult situations do come along.
Infancy – We will discuss normal nursing patterns as your baby grows and changes.
Returning to Work – If you will be returning to work after the birth of your baby and wish to continue nursing, we can help you develop a plan tailored to your needs.
When to call the Office:
Your baby is not having enough wet diapers and/or bowel movements.
You are having any problems with nursing-such as sore nipples, difficulty latching your baby on to the breast, ongoing engorgement-make an appointment for a lactation visit with one of our nurse practitioners who can gather a detailed history, watch the baby nurse and offer you tips to deal with your particular problem.
Routine Appointments – We would like to see you when the baby is 4-7 days old for a lactation visit and when your baby is approximately 2 weeks old.
Books for Mom
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. (2004) La Leche League International.
So That’s What They’re For! Breastfeeding Basics. (2005) J. Tamaro.
The Breastfeeding Answer Book. (2003) N. Mohrbacher & J. Stock.
Breastfeeding Your Premature Baby. (1999) G. Gotsch.
Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More! (1999) K. Gromada.
New Mother’s Guide to Breastfeeding. (2006) J. Meek.
Books for Dad
New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the First Year. (1997) A. Brott.
The Father’s Almanac. (1992) S. Adams Sullivan.
Books for Siblings Mommy Breastfeeds our Baby. (1990) T. Carroll. Will There Be A Lap For Me? (1995) D. Corey. We Have A Baby. (1999) C. Falwell. Welcoming Babies. (1998) M. Burns Knight.
South Lake Pediatrics is currently conducting a breastfeeding survey on parents of children born between 06/01/2008 through 05/31/2009. If you have a child born in this time period and would like to be eligible to win a $50.00 Visa gift card, please click here to begin the survey.
