What Lactation Support Can Help With
Those early weeks of parenthood can be full of questions. Is my baby getting enough milk? Why is nursing painful? These are all things your lactation support team can help with, all without judgment and with the knowledge you need to move forward.
Lactation support covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Physical Concerns: Many mothers experience sore, cracked, or painful nipples. Other face breast engorgement or plugged ducts. Address these symptoms with an expert.
- Understanding Your Baby’s Needs: Lactation subjects like latching, weight gain (or lack of), and more on understanding your baby’s feeding cues.
- Milk Supply & Storage: From pumping advice to milk supply concerns, fuel your knowledge on your milk supply and how to manage it.
- Managing Feedings: Are you returning to work soon? Planning your first night back out with friends? Gain expert insight on balancing feeding management with a provider.
Whether you are breastfeeding exclusively, combining with formula, or learning to use a pump, we are here to help you find what works best for your family.
What Happens During Your Lactation Appointment
Lactation support is available to anyone; first-timers, seasoned parents, and everyone in between. Our specialists work with you one-on-one to understand your goals, assess any challenges, and help you settle into a routine that works for both you and your baby.
Your provider will review your medical and birth history, listen to your current concerns, and guide you through feeding while observing how your baby latches and feeds. You’ll learn at your own pace, with guidance that fits your current needs.
These appointments are hands-on and judgment-free. You will receive suggestions and techniques you can apply right away, with follow-up available if you need it. You are encouraged to bring your baby with you, so your provider can see a feeding session in real time.
What You Will Learn from Lactation Support
Breastfeeding can support your baby’s early development with essential nutrients and immune system support. It can also benefit your own health by helping your body recover after delivery and supporting long-term wellness.
The benefits of receiving lactation support reach both of you. You can learn more about your body, your child, and your priorities as a parent. This insight stretches into other aspects of parenting, as you navigate time management, physical well-being and health, and childcare advice all at once.
Beyond nutrition, feeding your baby is a connection point. It is a quiet moment in the day when everything slows down. Your confidence during this time protects that calm, making the process feel a little more natural and a lot more fulfilling.
Connect With a Provider for Lactation Support
Every feeding story is different. Some parents need support on day two, others on month four. Some need help with latch, some with supply.
If you need support, UWH of The Carolinas is ready to help you navigate each phase with confidence. You can also ask your care team if virtual lactation support is available at your location.
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