What to Expect During a Lactation Consultation

If you are a new mother in San Ramon & Pleasanton, CA, needing a lactation consultation, look no further than the experienced team at Tri-Valley Pediatrics, including a certified lactation consultant on-hand to assist.

What Is a Lactation Consultation?

It comes as no surprise that breastfeeding is not always as intuitive and easy as it sounds. Many women struggle to get the hang of it and ultimately give up if they don’t get the proper support to help them on their journey. One of the ways that breastfeeding mothers can get support is by scheduling a lactation consultation. A lactation consultation is an appointment with a lactation consultant that helps you overcome any breastfeeding roadblocks that you and your baby may be experiencing while simultaneously checking on the health and well-being of the mother.

What Happens During a Lactation Consultation?

A lactation consultation is always supportive, but you should expect a few questions to get the correct advice and information. Your lactation consultant will ask questions about your and your baby’s general health and well-being. Questions that may include:

• How is your breastfeeding going?
• Is your baby satisfied after they have been fed?
• Is there any pain during breastfeeding?
• How often are you breastfeeding?

Your lactation consultant may also ask you to put your baby on your breast to see how they feed. They may also ask whether your baby is latching correctly so it isn’t painful and whether you think it is getting enough milk, including how many wet nappies your baby has daily. There will also be time to ask questions and raise any concerns you may need help with, so please ask questions.

Your lactation consultant will also ask how you feel generally. Breastfeeding may feel very private, but the team at Tri-Valley Pediatrics, providing new mothers in the San Ramon & Pleasanton, CA, area with lactation consultation services, is always friendly and professional. They can assist with some of the following challenges:

• Milk supply
• Sore, painful nipples
• Latching concerns
• Weaning advice
• Engorgement or mastitis
• Weight gain
• Breastfeeding and returning to work.
• Advice on breast pumps
• Infants or premature infants may need special assistance with feeding.

During a lactation consultation, always expect that you will be treated gently and respectfully so we can point you in the right direction for your breastfeeding journey.

Contact Us Today

Don’t think that you are alone on your breastfeeding journey. If you need a lactation consultation in the San Ramon & Pleasanton, CA, area or you have more questions about what to expect, don't hesitate to get in touch with the team at Tri-Vally Pediatrics at (925) 460-8444 or (925) 380 6230 today.