Family support category
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What is a lactation consultant?
Use this definition to understand the support before you compare practitioners or book an appointment.
Lactation consultant
Breastfeeding specialist
A certified expert who helps you make breastfeeding work. If feeding hurts, your baby isn't latching properly, or your supply feels off, they diagnose what's going wrong and teach you practical fixes. Some come to your home; others work in clinics or hospitals.
Questions to ask before booking
Do you come to my home, or is it a clinic appointment - and can I reach you between sessions if something goes wrong?
How do you approach situations where breastfeeding isn't working out - will you support me whatever I decide?
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