Breastfeeding Consultation

Breastfeeding is highly beneficial for mothers and their babies, but it’s not always easy or possible. At Pronto Med Care in Toms River, New Jersey, board-certified physician Jessica Carpenter, MD, and her experienced team provide breastfeeding consultations to increase your chance of effectively breastfeeding your new addition. Call the office or use the online booking feature today to schedule an evaluation. 

What is a breastfeeding consultation?

Breastfeeding consultations at Pronto Med Care are meetings with your provider, often during a checkup for you or your baby. This consultation helps you navigate the breastfeeding experience and overcome obstacles to achieving your goals.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding consultations?

The various benefits associated with breastfeeding include optimal immunity, superior nourishment for your baby, a strong bond between mother and baby, and cost savings. Breastfeeding can also help you maintain or move toward an ideal body weight after giving birth. 

However, breastfeeding can be challenging for many women (especially at first) due to nipple soreness, latching difficulties, or returning to work after maternity leave.

What should I expect during breastfeeding consultations?

The Pronto Med Care team meets with you to discuss what to expect when breastfeeding. They address any concerns, questions, or barriers you encounter regarding nursing your baby. 

They also offer advice about eating a nutritious diet, exercising, and adopting other healthy breastfeeding habits. Your breastfeeding specialist also provides moral support to help you better manage:

• Breast engorgement
• Nipple pain
• Breast inflammation
• Low milk supply
• Hyperlactation (excess milk supply)
• Lactation diet and supplements
• Hydration issues
• Clogged milk ducts
• Poor latching
• Breast infections
• Pumping breast milk
• Low birth weight
• Slow weight gain
• Feeding issues

Your specialist can help you increase or decrease your milk supply, reduce pain, help your baby latch on better, and recognize your baby’s hunger cues. They help you establish a feeding schedule that’s appropriate for your baby’s age, your lifestyle, and your schedule. 

What you eat affects the composition and volume of your breast milk. Choose nutritious options, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid drugs, alcohol, high-mercury fish, smoking, and other potentially harmful substances. Get as much sleep as you can and minimize stress. 

When should I schedule breastfeeding consultations?

Meet with your breastfeeding specialist when you’re still pregnant and again right after you have your baby (within the first few days). Call the Pronto Med Care office any time with questions about breastfeeding and follow up during your baby’s wellness checkups to discuss how breastfeeding is going and evaluate your little one’s growth and development.

Schedule a breastfeeding consultation at Pronto Med Care by calling the office or using the online booking tab today.