FAQ

The most common concerns of pregnant parents’ when a baby is on the way are labour and delivery. And they almost completely ignore the fact that breastfeeding is a new journey that begins after childbirth that needs for appropriate education and training to deal with the difficulty of latching a baby on to the breast, empowering mommy to make an informed decision about breastfeeding, etc. and enabling her to successfully address lactation issues.
It might be true for many women who decide to stop breastfeeding only because of discomfort and pain difficulties, which can be resolved pretty efficiently with minimal assistance and support from a lactation consultant. It is at this point that consulting a lactation consultant can provide mothers with the much-needed relief from a potentially stressful situation by responding to their questions, evaluating them for any breastfeeding issues, and offering advice specific to the mother’s and baby’s needs and preferences. Seeing a lactation consultant makes ensuring that breastfeeding works best for mother and child. A lactation consultant can be a valuable source of emotional support for new parents who may be experiencing breastfeeding’s many ups and downs as they learn.

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises mothers to breastfeed their babies exclusively for the first six months of their lives, then to continue breastfeeding while introducing complementary foods until the child is at least two years old. However, evidence from studies indicates that many mothers stop breastfeeding before the recommended time period. Why? Other than the mother’s choice for a bottle feed to comfort her, this might occur for a variety of reasons. Women discontinue breast feeding for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Poor milk production
  • Over milk production
  • Breast pain
  • Sore nipples
  • Trouble with latching
  • Finding a comfortable nursing position
  • Refusal to feed
  • Poor infant weight gain
  • Infant nursing strikes
  • Problems pumping breast milk
  • Engorgement
  • Blocked ducts
  • Preparing to go back to work

Only a certified Lactation Consultant can offer assistance with the issues mentioned above. A trained IBCLC professional can assist parents in overcoming breastfeeding difficulties so that breastfeeding can last longer. It’s not always instinctive or simple to breastfeed, but with the correct assistance and support, it can be a rewarding and joyful experience for both you and your baby. First Line Lactation Childbirth Support Services’ can provide you with additional breastfeeding help if you feel you need it in the early weeks or even early months. This service is provided by our lactation consultants.
The latch of the infant is the most crucial factor in successfully starting breastfeeding. A proper latch ensures that the baby gets the right amount of milk and reduces breast discomfort. A lactation consultant can help by watching the feed and then providing advice on how to make it ideal.

Many parents wonder how to continue breastfeeding after returning to work after having a baby. You may be working from home, at a work site, or a combination of the two when you are returning to work after maternity leave or starting a new job after having your baby. Planning ahead of time for your return to work can help make the transition easier. Learn as much as you can before the baby is born. Planning ahead of time can assist you in enjoy breastfeeding your baby.

Attend a breastfeeding class; these classes offer tips on returning to work and continuing to breastfeed.

At work, you will need to pump during the times you would feed your baby if you were at home. As a general rule, in the first few months of life, babies need to breastfeed 8 to 12 times in 24 hours. As the baby gets older, the number of feedings may go down.
Pumping can take about 10 to 15 minutes once you are used to using your breast pump. Sometimes it may take longer.