Lactation Consultants

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 first days to weeks of life we can help you get breastfeeding off to a good start and 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.

As pediatric nurse practitioners, we want to keep a close eye on your baby’s physical development–as well as your own well-being. If any of the following occur, please call and let us know.

• If you are breastfeeding less than 8 times per day
• If there are fewer than 6 wet diapers per day
• If there are fewer than 3 BMs per day
• If your newborn is sleeping more than 4 hours at a time
• If your infant is irritable, restless or sleepy and refusing to feed
• If your infant was born before 38 weeks of gestation
• If you are having any problems with nursing-such as sore, cracking or bleeding nipples, difficulty latching your baby on to the breast, ongoing engorgement or pain-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.