Is a Lactation Consultation Necessary for Women?

How a lactation consultation from your pediatricians in Pleasanton, and San Ramon, CA, can help you

When you have a baby, you may want to breastfeed. There are many advantages to breastfeeding when compared to feeding your baby formula. What happens if you are having problems breastfeeding? A lactation consolation from your pediatrician can help.

The pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics offer comprehensive children’s medical services, including lactation consultations. They have two convenient office locations in Pleasanton, and San Ramon, CA, to help you.

You should consider a lactation consultation if:

• Your baby has difficulty latching on to your breast
• Your baby won’t breastfeed
• Breastfeeding is painful and difficult for you
• You have an inadequate supply of milk
• Your baby isn’t gaining weight
• You are experiencing pain or infection in your breast
• Your baby has special needs which make it difficult for your baby to breastfeed

So, what should you expect at your lactation consultation? Your pediatrician will:

• Ask about your general health and the health of your baby
• Determine if there are any medical reasons making it difficult for you or your baby to breastfeed
• Show you helpful tips and techniques for breastfeeding
• Show you how to position yourself and your baby to make breastfeeding easier 
• Discuss how to get your baby to latch on to your breast

If you are experiencing pain or infection in your breast, your pediatrician can treat any issues you are having, so you can enjoy breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding your newborn is a special time of bonding and nurturing. Your pediatrician wants to help you and your baby enjoy the breastfeeding experience. It’s better for your baby, and better for you.

To learn more about the benefits of a lactation consultation, call the pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics. You can reach them in Pleasanton, CA, by calling (925) 460-8444, or in San Ramon, CA, by calling (925) 380-6230, so call now.