Lactation advice

When to use lactation counseling? 

Lactation counseling is a service provided by a midwife, aimed at breastfeeding patients. It is advisable to take advantage of the advice when there are doubts about proper feeding of the baby or difficulties such as:

• breast pain, 
• injured nipples,
• breast inflammation, 
• milk shortage, 
• excess milk, 
• reluctance of the baby to suck, 
• whooping of the baby while eating. 

What does a lactation consultation look like? 

During the visit, the midwife: 

• assesses the general and mental state of the mother,
• examines the breasts, 
• observes and examines the baby, 
• assesses the suckling function and the course of feeding, 
• gives detailed recommendations,
• provides explanations and answers the patient's questions.

How to prepare for the visit? 

For lactation counseling, a woman should come with her baby and a companion who will be able to take care of the little one while the midwife examines the patient. 

The patient should bring her baby's health book, as well as a breast pump, breast pads, caps or other equipment she uses during feeding.