What is a Lactation Counselor? Lactation counselors are - TopicsExpress



          

What is a Lactation Counselor? Lactation counselors are professional breastfeeding specialists trained to teach mothers how to feed their baby. They help women experiencing breastfeeding problems, such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low milk production. How and where do they meet with the mother/baby? Starting with a phone conversation. Then if counseling is needed, we usually meet at your home. Will the Lactation Counselor touch my breasts or watch me nurse? A Lactation Counselor will not and should not touch your breast. But it may be necessary (If Mother is comfortable) to watch baby nursing for proper assessment.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 05:02:55 +0000

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