Every breast is a little different. During a prenatal breastfeeding consult, we will complete a full breast/nipple exam and share techniques, positions and any recommended breastfeeding aids that will make your first feeding moments more enjoyable and successful.

Often, our first call to a consult is the result of breastfeeding pain. Painful feeding can be linked to poor latch or positioning and can often be avoided with pre natal breastfeeding training. A pre natal consult helps Mom best understand how to overcome these most common pain related issues and will help her comfortably breast feed from day one.

Most Moms worry about whether or not their baby is getting enough breast milk. Underfed babies may experience weight loss, malnutrition and jaundice. On the other hand, overfeeding can result in reflux like symptoms, vomiting and a cranky baby. During pre natal consults, we share tips and tricks to help you know how much milk baby needs, and how much he/she is getting during each feed.

Understanding how the breastfeeding process will work and what to expect during those first few days of feeding is the key to feeding confidence. Most importantly, proactive breastfeeding learning takes away the stress of the unknown. Our pre natal breastfeeding consult will walk you through each and every detail to make sure you feel as confident as possible well before baby take his or her first gulp.