lactation consultant?

[rnicholson1990]

Hi, how do i go about seeing a lactation consultant to help with BF problems? Not sure what they do/are? TIA

Check out the website for the lactation consultants of Great Britain. Or see mumsnet bf pages for contact numbers of other sources of bf help including the helplines.

You could try phoning la Leche league or your children’s centre/health visitor to see if they know anyone. I had a private lactation consultant come to my house to watch a feed and check latch etc and found it really really helped my confidence. Best of luck.

An IBCLC Lactation consultant is a medical professional trained in breastfeeding support. You can find your nearest one here:

www.lcgb.org/find-an-ibclc/

Often you need to pay for a consultation but many also run free drop in clinic consultations. I’ve just started seeing one as I’ve been having problems feeding 6 day old DS and it really is worth getting expert advice as early as possible!!