Monday, March 2, 2009

Lactation Consultants


A lactation consultant is a certified breast feeding specialists who helps to promote breastfeeding by showing new mom's how to do so. A consultant offers advices, answers, and support. Consultants works in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, birthing clinics, private practices, public health clinics, and pediatric offices. Lactation consultants are certified through the International Lactation Consultant Association.

There are several benefits you gain from seeing a LC:
  1. A LC can help prepare you for breast feeding before your baby is born.
  2. Help you make breastfeeding a success
  3. Can help you with special circumstances: nursing multiples, clogged milk ducts, nursing premature babies, etc.
A Lactation Consultants services can range from $65-100 dollars and hours. This fee usually consists of a few phone follow-up's. Is it worth it? This is a question you have to ask yourself. Today, the average cost of formula for the first year is about $1500-2000. If you purchase a few good nursing bra, breast pump, lactation consultant, and bottles, you're looking at spending about $700.

For new mothers, a lactation consultant is beneficial if you plan on breastfeeding. You can locate one in your area here.
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2 comments:

  1. KatrinaMarch 2, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Lactation consultants are such a great investment. Not only monetarily as you have outlined, but in mother and child health itself. I think I would enjoy being a LC.

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  2. Spencer HughesApril 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    This is such a foreign idea to me. It definitely is good to know that there is such a person as a lactation consultant. Before reading this post, i had never heard of this. I'll be sure to pass this new found knowledge on to my wife!

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