How your pediatricians in Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lexington, and Concord, MA, can help with breastfeeding
When you make the choice to breastfeed your baby, you are making an excellent decision to safeguard your baby’s health. Breast milk provides immunity, proper nutrition, and other important benefits. A lactation consultation with your pediatrician can help you and your baby have a wonderful experience breastfeeding.
Drs. Mitchell Feldman, Francine Hennessey, and Jacquelyn Chambers at Patriot Pediatrics in Bedford, MA, provide a wide range of pediatric, prenatal, and postnatal services, including lactation consultations, to help you when you are breastfeeding. They proudly serve residents of Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lexington, and Concord, MA.
So, why should you consider a lactation consultation? Breastfeeding can be difficult for a few reasons. Some of the most common reasons you may consider a lactation consultation are:
- Your baby has difficulty latching on to your breast
- Your baby won’t breastfeed
- Breastfeeding is painful for you
- You have a low supply of milk
- Your baby isn’t gaining weight
- You have pain or infection in your breast
- Your baby has special needs
When you come in for a lactation consultation, your pediatrician will ask you questions about the health of your baby, and your overall health.
Your pediatrician will show you helpful tips and techniques for breastfeeding, including proper positioning of you and your baby, and how to get your baby to latch on to the breast.
Your pediatrician can also treat any pain or infection in your breast, so you can have a comfortable breastfeeding experience.
One of the most important things to remember is that you are not alone when it comes to having problems with breastfeeding. There are many resources and support groups available to help you. For more information about additional resources, please click here.
To learn more about a lactation consultation and what to expect, call Drs. Mitchell Feldman, Francine Hennessey, and Jacquelyn Chambers at Patriot Pediatrics in Bedford, MA, serving residents of Bedford, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lexington, and Concord, MA. You can reach them in the office by calling (781) 674-2900, so call now.