Breastfeeding is important for you and your baby. It helps you bond with your baby. Sometimes, breastfeeding can be challenging, especially for new moms. A lactation consultation can help you and your baby become more comfortable breastfeeding. Drs. Mitchell Feldman, Francine Hennessey, and Jacquelyn Chambers at Patriot Pediatrics in Bedford, MA, offer comprehensive medical services for children, including lactation consultations to help new moms. They proudly serve Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lexington, and Concord, MA residents.
How a Lactation Consultation Can Help You
When trying to breastfeed, there are a few common issues you may experience, especially if you are a new mom. You might:
- Be unable to produce enough milk
- Feel pain when you are breastfeeding
- Experience sore nipples from breastfeeding
- Notice that your baby has difficulty latching on to your nipple
If you are experiencing difficulties breastfeeding, like those listed above, a lactation consultation can help. A lactation consultant can provide the expertise and support you need. During a lactation consultation, your lactation consultant will:
- Discuss issues you are experiencing with breastfeeding
- Demonstrate proper positioning of you and your baby
- Recommend treatment for discomfort of sore nipples or breast issues
- Provide recommendations about where and when to breastfeed
Lactation consultants provide the help you need because breastfeeding is important for your baby and for you. Consider that breast milk will:
- Provide nutrients and vitamins in the perfect amounts for your baby
- Boost your baby’s immune system by providing antibodies from you
- Make digestion easier than consuming formula
Want To Know More About a Lactation Consultation?
Talk with the experts to learn more about the benefits of a lactation consultation. Call Drs. Mitchell Feldman, Francine Hennessey, and Jacquelyn Chambers at Patriot Pediatrics in Bedford, MA. They serve residents of Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lexington, and Concord, MA. You can reach them in the office by calling (781) 674-2900, so call today.