Lactation Consultation
What Happens in a Prenatal or Adoptive or Induced Lactation Appointment?
In a prenatal consult, we will review your health history, OB/GYN, pregnancy and breastfeeding histories (if applicable). We will also do a physical breast exam. We will come up with a plan based upon our discussion and any findings in the exam. We will cover some basic breastfeeding information as well. Prenatal consults last 1 hour typically.
In a prenatal consult, we will review your health history, OB/GYN, pregnancy and breastfeeding histories (if applicable). We will also do a physical breast exam. We will come up with a plan based upon our discussion and any findings in the exam. We will cover some basic breastfeeding information as well. Prenatal consults last 1 hour typically.
What Happens in a Postpartum Appointment?
Consults last 1.5-2 hours typically.
Discussion of the breastfeeding issue
Full maternal health/birth/breastfeeding history
Full infant health/birth/feeding history
Discussion of normal developmental milestones
Exam of mother's breasts
Exam of baby's mouth and suck
Naked weight of baby
Diapered weight of baby
Observation of a feeding
Suggestions for improved feeding behaviors
Diapered weight of baby to determine milk intake
Development of a plan to address the issues discovered during the visit
Follow up appointment scheduled, if needed
Handouts for a variety of issues
Books and/or DVDs for a variety of issues
Car Seat Safety review
Baby Wearing information and/or demo, if desired and time allows
Safer Co-Sleeping information, if desired and time allows
What do I need to do for the appointment?
Please plan ahead to have your baby ready to eat at about 20 minutes after the appointment time (we know this can be tricky). We will chat through your concerns for a few minutes about the situation and review your online intake forms. Baby needs to be hungry but not screaming with hunger. Have bottles (with milk/formula) and/or nipple shields or other feeding accessories (supplemental tubing systems, etc) if you already use those to stimulate the feeding process. Have your pump if you have questions about pumping, if we have time we will review that too.
Where do I go for my office appointment?
Office consults with Kate or Heather take place at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 119, Nashville, Tennessee located inside Sprocket Therapy Solutions.
Please see our COVID POLICY below.
What do I do for my home appointment?
Home consults with Leah, Nancy, Bess or Heather take place in your home at a specified time. Be ready just like you would be for an office visit, but in the comfort of your pajamas! Minimize distractions: consider having another caregiver for older children, have pets in another room, and silence your cell phone so you can get the most out of your appointment. Plan to do the consult where you normally feed your baby. Your IBCLC Lactation Consultant will need access to a sink to wash her hands and a flat table, counter top, or hard floor surface for the scale.
What do I do for my telehealth appointment?
You can prepare for your telehealth appointment the same way you would prepare for an in-home visit. Be ready for our call a few minutes before the visit is to begin. Make sure the device you are using is charged. Have good lighting so that your IBCLC can observe clearly and have another adult nearby to help with the camera. It is best to have minimal distractions so the visit goes smoothly, but we understand when this isn't possible! Review any instructions emailed to you from your IBCLC prior to your visit.
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