Learning to breastfeed can be difficult for many mothers.   Studies show that prenatal education can increase not only the success, but also the duration of breastfeeding.

 

Reading breastfeeding books and learning from social media can be good resources, but an in-person prenatal consultation can address the particular questions and concerns that you may have.

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Prenatal consultations aren’t just for first-time mothers!  If it’s been a while since you last breastfed, or if that breastfeeding journey wasn’t successful, this is a great way to review and discuss your past experience with a lactation consultant.

 

Topics covered in a prenatal consultation:

 

• Benefits of breastfeeding

• Normal newborn behavior

• Milk production

• How to get breastfeeding off to the best start after birth

• Feeding on-demand

• Pumping (when to start)

• Positioning

• Knowing when, and if, to supplement

• Signs that baby is getting enough

• Any specific concerns that mom may have