Come join Aprylle as she talks about all things lactation consulting! Get an idea of what to expect during a visit (from a bunch of different places), how you can find a good LC, and how to prepare for a visit yourself. Check out below for some helpful links and info, too!

Breastfeeding and Pumping Series Links:

Link Episode 2

Link Episode 3

Helpful Resources:

Find a Lactation Consultant: https://portal.ilca.org/i4a/memberDirectory/index.cfm?directory_id=19&pageID=4356

Find a Baby Cafe:

https://www.babycafeusa.org/findababycafe.html

La Lech League: 

https://llli.org/get-support/

Affordable Care Act information:

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/breast-feeding-benefits/

Questions to Prepare for Your Visit:

• Positions you tend to use? 
• How comfortable / uncomfortable things feel? Do  you have pain, cracked nipples, bleeding? 
• How does the baby tend to do with feedings, what you’re noticing afterwards? Do they seem extra gassy, uncomfortable? 
• How often do you feed per 24 hours? How long per side, roughly? 
• If you’re pumping, how much you typically pump? 
• How much do you have stored? 
• What pump do you use? 
• How often do you pump, and for how long? 
• How much does baby take from the bottle? 
• Are you supplementing with formula? 

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