Reason for Consultation 1. To assess for proper latch onto the breast. 2. To assess the mother’s milk supply. 3. To obtain accurate information about breast-feeding. What to Expect Most consultation sessions will involve an evaluation of the mother breast-feeding her baby through behavioral observation. Before the evaluation begins, the lactation specialist will weigh [...]

The majority of mothers trying to learn how to breastfeed their new babies will feel nervous about their milk supply. This is quite understandable as their breasts are not see-through. It can take days before they are producing milk in larger quantities. Everywhere these mothers turn they will be told that there are specific amounts [...]

Did you know that breast-feeding works on the law of supply & demand? Your baby tells your body exactly what they need…try not to interfere with this process. There are several different ways a baby communicates to their mother that they need more milk.

First, by being insatiably hungry for 2-3 days, a baby tells it’s [...]

Many mothers are not sure whether they can resort to breastfeeding during pregnancy or whether they should wean away. Their doubts are reinforced by the feelings of most of their relatives and friends that breastfeeding during pregnancy might be harmful to the health of the unborn child. However, it has not been conclusively proved that [...]

Introduction of the bottle is usually the simplest form of weaning. Breastfeeding, as always is strongly recommended for babies at least until the 6th month. Breastfeeding is easy; how to stop breastfeeding is slightly difficult, especially if you don’t know how.

If you cannot directly feed baby from the breast, then don’t go out to buy [...]