Lactation Support
Lactation Support in Kansas City, MO
Empowering Baby and You to Succeed
Breastfeeding is a healthy, natural baby-feeding alternative, but it can sometimes be complicated. For a first-time mom or mom seeking additional guidance, lactation support can provide instruction and confidence for a successful nursing experience.
What is Lactation Support?
Lactation support is expert guidance from trained professionals in general breastfeeding instruction, latch, milk supply, and infant nutrition.
Breastfeeding Challenges
Many parents face challenges with breastfeeding, such as:
- Latching difficulty and painful nursing.
- Worry about sufficient milk supply (inadequate or over-supply).
- Engorgement and plugged milk ducts.
- Mastitis (inflammation and infection of breast tissue).
- Transitioning to pumping and/or mixing nursing with bottle-feeding.
- Helping with preterm and NICU babies with added requirements.
Trained professionals in lactation consultation deliver individualized solutions, ensuring a satisfying nursing experience for you and your baby.
The Value of Lactation Support
Under expert guidance, you can:
- Learn proper proper latching techniques to avert pain and discomfort.
- Get tips for a healthy, sustained milk supply.
- Learn about pumping techniques and best practices for storing milk.
- Enjoy emotional guidance and confidence during the nursing duration.
- Learn about introducing solids and continued nursing.
Make an Appointment for Lactation Support Today
Breastfeeding is an important part of your baby’s first years, and lactation support can provide both of you with tools and confidence. Having trouble with breastfeeding? Need professional advice? Schedule an appointment for a lactation consultation with an IBCLC and with Drs. Theresa Rinker, and Alex Flanagan at Health Care for Children serving Kansas City, Liberty, and Independence MO. Let us help you get the care and advice you deserve. You can reach them in the office by calling (816) 792-1170, so call today.
