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While breastfeeding is healthy for your baby, it’s not always easy. Many women experience nursing issues, including soreness, dryness, and drastic weight loss in infants. These problems can be tough to navigate without the help of a lactation consultant. Here are a few indicators that it’s time to schedule a visit with one of our lactation consultants.

How to Tell if You Need a Lactation Consultant 

1. Your Baby Is Reluctant to Nurse

Some babies will suddenly lose interest in breastfeeding. When this happens, determining the underlying cause can be challenging. Your baby may be sick, have pain related to teething, or might even be stressed. A lactation consultant can help you figure out what the issue is and how to solve it.  

2. Your Baby Has a Tongue Tie

lactation consultantTongue ties inhibit the movement of an infant’s tongue, and breastfeeding becomes more challenging as a result. This can frustrate new mothers. In some cases, this condition may resolve on its own as your baby grows older. In others, sometimes a short procedure is required to relieve the tongue tie. Your lactation consultant will be able to recommend the best option for you and your baby.

3. You Are Experiencing Discomfort

Even if your baby is healthy, breastfeeding can still be uncomfortable. Your breasts can become sore due to the way you’re holding your baby. A lactation consultant can teach you the correct way to hold your baby, as well as how to soothe irritated skin with creams and ointments. 

 

As a new mother, you need all the help you can get. Whether it’s your first or fifth child, the team at Pediatrics, P.C., located in Lincoln, NE, will help you with any breastfeeding issues in a kind and compassionate way. We also offer pediatric care to help ensure that your baby stays healthy and happy. Visit our website to learn more about how they can help keep you and your baby comfortable and healthy, or call (402) 489-0800 to schedule an appointment with a lactation consultant.

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