Description
Breastfeeding can be difficult both emotionally and physically. Without a doubt, consulting with lactation consultant is a tremendous source of emotional support and encouragement
The first few weeks of your baby’s life are the most important time for establishing breastfeeding. Your lactation consultant can work with you and your baby to increase your chances of having along and successful breastfeeding experience.
A lactation consultant is specially trained and certified to help you with any problems or concerns you have related to breastfeeding your baby. They can offer reassurance and troubleshoot specific issues with you. Some things you can expect to learn from your lactation consultant are:
SESSION 1 OF 2:
- Management of breast engorgement
- Preventing and treating plugged ducts or breast infections like mastitis.
- Relief for sore cracked or painful nipples
- Milk supply concerns
- Struggling with nursing positions
SESSION 2 OF 2:
- Management of breast engorgement
- Preventing and treating plugged ducts or breast infections like mastitis.
- Relief for sore cracked or painful nipples
- Milk supply concerns
- Struggling with nursing positions
MEET YOUR LACTATION CONSULTANT
Kath Megaw, BSc Dietetics Hons, Diploma Paediatric Dietetics
Kath Megaw is a clinical paediatric dietician & the founder of Nutripaeds. Kath holds 4 medical degrees, including a qualification in paediatric nutrition from the Johns Hopkins University in the US. She is a well-known author and co-author of the best-selling Weaning Sense book & consultant for the Parent Sense app. Kath is passionate about helping parents to instill healthy eating habits in their little ones that will last for a lifetime. She is an expert on nutrition and weaning and gives regular talks and lectures on the subject.