
What is Breastfeeding Counseling?
What is Breastfeeding Consultation?
Breastfeeding consultation is provided to every mother who needs support during the breastfeeding process. Breastfeeding can be quite challenging and stressful, especially if it is the mother’s first experience.
Breastfeeding consultation is offered to make adaptation to this process much more comfortable and faster. Breastfeeding consultants are trained professionals in this field. They provide all the necessary support to help mothers.
Who Should Receive Breastfeeding Consultation?
- People who may experience difficulties in breastfeeding
- Mothers without breastfeeding experience
- Cases where the baby refuses to suckle
- Painful breastfeeding problems
- Nipple wounds and maternal stress
- When the baby refuses to breastfeed
- Low or excessive milk supply
- Feeling excessive fullness and discomfort in the breast
- Need for expressing and storing milk
- Breastfeeding multiple babies definitely requires consultation.
Breastfeeding Education Before Birth
The main reasons for problems during breastfeeding usually stem from incorrect teachings or practices immediately after birth.
Breastfeeding education before birth includes information about starting breastfeeding correctly. It is recommended to receive this education before birth and continue after birth if needed.
Topics Supported in Breastfeeding Consultation
- My baby does not want to latch, what should I do?
- I think my milk supply has decreased, but I don’t want to switch to formula. I want to continue breastfeeding. What should I do?
- I think my baby is not getting enough nutrition. What can I do about it?
- My nipple is sore. Will it harm my baby?
- I feel pain or discomfort while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is very stressful for me.
- My nipple wounds aren’t healing, what should I do?
- Is my baby latching correctly? What are the healthiest positions for breastfeeding?
- How can I prevent common breastfeeding problems? (insufficient milk flow, improper latch causing pain, mastitis)
- How can I continue breastfeeding after returning to work?
- How can I find the best milk expression and storage techniques for me?
- How can I breastfeed babies with special situations like twins, triplets, premature, or medically challenged infants?
All concerns of the mother are addressed. When necessary, medical support and doctor referrals are provided. Correct breastfeeding techniques and conditions are explained to the mother to ease worries.
Completing breastfeeding smoothly and with positive feelings is very important for secure attachment. Remember, babies don’t just drink milk from you—they also gain comfort and peace.