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Smiling Baby

Need help with your breastfeeding journey?

After having my daughter in 2022 and having my own experience as a breastfeeding mom, I became passionate about assisting other moms in their breastfeeding journey. In 2024 I registered as a student of the South African Certified Lactation Consultants (SACLC) Course to start my journey to become a certified lactation consultant. 

What is a lactation consultant?

A lactation consultant is a health professional who helps mothers breastfeed their babies. They can help with breastfeeding from pregnancy through to weaning. 

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What they do:

  • Advice: Provide guidance on how to manage milk supply, sore nipples, and other problems 

  • Assess: Assess milk transfer and teach moms how to assess for adequate nutrition in their baby

  • Counseling: Offer prenatal counseling and advice on returning to work while breastfeeding 

  • Support: Provide information and support to mothers and babies 

  • Education: Teach mothers how to position and latch their baby, how to choose and use a Breastpump correctly 

  • Troubleshooting: Help with common and complex breastfeeding issues 

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When to see a lactation consultant:

  • During pregnancy - being informed will allow you to start breastfeeding with confidence

  • Right after giving birth - for latch assessment and correction if necessary

  • Several months into breastfeeding - the dynamic is always changing as baby grows

  • When you need help with a specific issue, like sore nipples or low milk supply

Consultations are available at my practice, should you still be in hospital or unable to travel to me, I will travel to you (AA rates apply per km travelled).

Service areas: Johannesburg South and Alberton

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