Breastfeeding can be very challenging and you can get answers to your questions from various medical professionals, friends, family, mom groups…you name it! But not all advice is helpful for your particular situation and working with a skilled AND experienced IBCLC is imperative to helping you meet your feeding goals!

Experts

IBCLCs are highly trained professionals specializing in lactation. They provide you in-depth knowledge about breastfeeding, milk production, and infant feeding behaviors.

Individualized Support

IBCLCs provide personalized guidance tailored to the specific needs of each mother and baby. They assess breastfeeding challenges comprehensively and offer targeted and usable interventions.

Troubleshooting

IBCLCs can help identify and address breastfeeding difficulties such as latch issues, low milk supply, nipple pain, and infant weight gain concerns. They offer practical solutions and strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Education

IBCLCs empower mothers with evidence-based information on breastfeeding techniques, positioning, and milk production. They also educate mothers about normal infant feeding patterns and developmental milestones.

Emotional Support

Breastfeeding can be emotionally challenging for some mothers. IBCLCs offer compassionate support and encouragement, helping mothers navigate feelings of frustration, anxiety, or guilt related to breastfeeding difficulties.

Promotion of Bonding

IBCLCs emphasize the importance of skin-to-skin contact and responsive feeding practices, which promote bonding between mother and baby.

Continuity of Care

IBCLCs work collaboratively with other healthcare providers, including pediatricians, obstetricians, and nurses, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for breastfeeding families.

Resource Referral

IBCLCs can connect mothers with additional resources and support services, such as breastfeeding support groups, lactation products, or medical referrals if necessary.

Long-term Success

By addressing breastfeeding challenges early and providing ongoing support, IBCLCs help improve breastfeeding outcomes and increase the likelihood of long-term breastfeeding success.