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. I have since qualified as a South African Certified Lactation Consultant (SACLC). I love combining my chiropractic knowledge with my lactation knowledge to ensure that moms and babies thrive throughout their breastfeeding journey.
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:
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Advice: Provide guidance on how to manage milk supply, sore nipples, and other problems
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Assess: Assess milk transfer and teach moms how to assess for adequate nutrition in their baby
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Counseling: Offer prenatal counseling and advice on returning to work while breastfeeding
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Support: Provide information and support to mothers and babies
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Education: Teach mothers how to position and latch their baby, how to choose and use a Breastpump correctly
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Troubleshooting: Help with common and complex breastfeeding issues
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When to see a lactation consultant:
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During pregnancy - being informed will allow you to start breastfeeding with confidence
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Right after giving birth - for latch assessment and correction if necessary
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Several months into breastfeeding - the dynamic is always changing as baby grows
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When you need help with a specific issue, like sore nipples or low milk supply