Lactation consultations are an important part of support for new moms who choose to breastfeed their babies.

Without exaggeration, breastfeeding has many benefits: it is the key to the health of babies and mothers. A baby can get all the necessary nutrients and vitamins necessary for healthy growth and development from a mother’s milk. Besides, breast milk contains antibodies that protect babies from diseases until their own immunity is created.

A significant advantage of breastfeeding for a woman is that it reduces the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer and diabetes.

However, there are situations when the breastfeeding problems will occur.

There are different factors affecting lactation in mothers: level of hormones, stress, motivation or other factors.

In this case, a lactation consultant is your good helper in establishing this process.

During your consultations with a breastfeeding specialist, you will be able to:

• Learn the correct technique of breastfeeding: You will be told and shown how to get your baby attached properly at the breast and what are the best breastfeeding positions to make breastfeeding more comfortable;
• Solve problems: the specialist will help solve any problems that may occur during breastfeeding, such as pain while feeding, poor weight gain in a baby, lack of milk, cracked nipples, plugged ducts, breast engorgement, red and swollen breasts, etc.
• Create a feeding schedule: You can create a feeding schedule together with the specialist, including the feeding intervals and duration, in accordance with the baby’s needs and specifics of your employment (if you work).
• Learn about breastfeeding in special situations: If there are circumstances such as a premature baby or medical problems for the mother or the baby, the specialist will help create a breastfeeding plan that fits a particular situation.
• Get support and advice: The specialist will provide you with support and advice on any questions or concerns about breastfeeding.
• Advice on storing and using breast milk: The specialist will provide advice on storing and using breast milk, including hygiene rules and the use of breast-milk substitutes when necessary.

Consultations with a breastfeeding specialist will help you feel confident and informed during this important stage of motherhood, and provide the best care for your baby through breastfeeding.

We also have the School of Motherhood in our Berehynia Medical Center for pregnant women, where you can learn useful information about preparing for labour and lactation.