Contact a lactation consultant when you feel that:
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- starting or continuing breastfeeding is difficult.
- breastfeeding is painful, uncomfortable or stressful.
- you are not sure if the baby has the correct latch.
- you need advice on different breastfeeding positions.
- you do not have enough breast milk.
- the baby is restless at the breast or wants to be nursed very often.
- the baby is not gaining enough weight.
- you want or need to feed the baby with alternative methods (cup, syringe, spoon, tube) using breast milk or formula and you need advice on this.
- you need advice on starting solid foods.
- you need advice on various breast problems: nipple cracks, engorgement, thrush, prevention, relief, and treatment of mastitis.
- you need advice on weaning your child.
- you have other concerns or questions related to breastfeeding, baby and motherhood.
A lactation consultant does not diagnose breast diseases but can provide appropriate recommendations for any issues that arise and, if necessary, advise you to visit a breast clinic, family doctor, or gynecologist.
