Why I Tell Every Breastfeeding Mama to See
a Lactation Consultant Prenatally
8 Tips and Tricks to Help
Encourage Your Toddler
to Talk
Most mamas don't call me until something's already wrong. The latch isn't working, the baby has lost too much weight, the nipples are cracked and bleeding, the milk "never came in." I wish I could work backward in time and send every one of them to a lactation consultant before their baby arrived.
Here's why I think prenatal lactation support is one of the most underutilized resources in maternal care:
YOU GET TO BE ESTABLISHED BEFORE CRISIS
When you meet your IBCLC or lactation counselor before your baby is born, you have a relationship. You know her name. She knows your history. When you call at 2am in week two because nothing is working, she knows your context. That relationship can be the difference between staying the course and giving up.
YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS WITHOUT THE PANIC
Prenatal visits let you ask every question you have from a regulated, non-crisis place. What does a good latch feel like? What should I expect in the first 48 hours? Can I take my migraine medication while breastfeeding? When should I call you? Getting answers before you need them changes everything.
SHE'LL KNOW WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE SAFE
This is a big one. Your OB means well, but they may not know which cold medicines, migraine treatments, or pain relievers affect milk supply. A good lactation consultant knows these details and will be direct with you about what to avoid and what to use freely.
EVEN IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO PUMP, YOU STILL NEED HER
Whether you're planning to breastfeed, exclusively pump, or some combination — you need a lactation person in your corner. Questions about supply, storage, what a weighted feed can tell you, when to be concerned — these are her specialty.
"I still feel like you need a lactation person. Any and everything that may come up, you need to be able to just message her."
Find her before your baby comes. Establish that relationship. It's one of the best investments you can make in your feeding journey.
Discover out how easy it is to get started with Sensory Solutions Therapy by scheduling your initial phone consult.
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Most mamas don't call me until something's already wrong. The latch isn't working, the baby has lost too much weight, the nipples are cracked and bleeding, the milk "never came in." I wish I could work backward in time and send every one of them to a lactation consultant before their baby arrived.
Here's why I think prenatal lactation support is one of the most underutilized resources in maternal care:
YOU GET TO BE ESTABLISHED BEFORE CRISIS
When you meet your IBCLC or lactation counselor before your baby is born, you have a relationship. You know her name. She knows your history. When you call at 2am in week two because nothing is working, she knows your context. That relationship can be the difference between staying the course and giving up.
YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS WITHOUT THE PANIC
Prenatal visits let you ask every question you have from a regulated, non-crisis place. What does a good latch feel like? What should I expect in the first 48 hours? Can I take my migraine medication while breastfeeding? When should I call you? Getting answers before you need them changes everything.
SHE'LL KNOW WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE SAFE
This is a big one. Your OB means well, but they may not know which cold medicines, migraine treatments, or pain relievers affect milk supply. A good lactation consultant knows these details and will be direct with you about what to avoid and what to use freely.
EVEN IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO PUMP, YOU STILL NEED HER
Whether you're planning to breastfeed, exclusively pump, or some combination — you need a lactation person in your corner. Questions about supply, storage, what a weighted feed can tell you, when to be concerned — these are her specialty.
"I still feel like you need a lactation person. Any and everything that may come up, you need to be able to just message her."
Find her before your baby comes. Establish that relationship. It's one of the best investments you can make in your feeding journey.
Discover out how easy it is to get started with Sensory Solutions Therapy by scheduling your initial phone consult.