Lactation Consultations
Bridgewater Pediatrics is excited to offer lactation consultations for breastfeeding moms. Call our office to schedule an appointment with our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Bernadette Sircar, RN, BSN, IBCLC.
A Lactation Consultation Would Be Helpful If:
- Your baby is having a difficult time latching on
- Mom has pain while breastfeeding
- Mom has nipple pain and/or damage
- Your baby is more than 3 days old and you do not hear swallowing or gulping while breastfeeding
- Your baby is sleepy and has fewer than 8 feedings in 24 hours
- At 3 days old your baby is not having 3 wet diapers & 3 yellow bowel movements in 24 hours
- After breastfeeding your baby is not satisfied and acts hungry
- Your baby is not gaining weight or has lost weight
- Mom is concerned that her milk supply is low
- Mom is using a nipple shield
- Mom complains her breasts are full/firm, heavy, and uncomfortable, and as a result her baby has a difficult time latching (engorgement)
- Mom complains one or both breasts are painful to touch, hard, red, or if mom has flu-like symptoms or an elevated temperature (mastitis)
- You intend to return to work or school
During Your Personal Consultation:
- We will review your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding history, as well as your goals, expectations and concerns.
- There will be a physical exam of your breasts and an observation of a breastfeeding session to enable us to offer specific suggestions to enhance your breastfeeding experience.
- If you have a pump, you can be given a demonstration on how to use your pump.
- Included with your consultation is unlimited phone support.
Scheduling a Lactation Consultation:
- If you feel a lactation consultation would be helpful, call Bridgewater Pediatrics office at 508.697.8116.
- Plan on an office visit of 60 minutes, and mom is welcome to bring another support person to the appointment.
Links and Resources:
We recommend the following resources:
- La Leche League
- KellyMom
- Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition
- Drugs and Lactation Database
- Mothers' Milk Bank of New England
Breastfeeding Classes
For the expecting mom planning on breastfeeding, you are welcome to attend a prenatal breastfeeding class offered one Saturday per month from 10am-12pm at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.
Learn what to expect from birth to 4 weeks of age. We discuss skin to skin and the first breastfeeding, latching-on, positioning, making milk, pumps, and how to prepare for returning to work or school and more.
Instructor: Bernadette Sircar RN, BSN, IBCLC
To registered for a class (when you are 20 weeks gestation) call 508.427.3712
For Schedule of dates: www.stewardgoodsam.org
There is a $15 fee for moms who are not planning to deliver at Good Samaritan Medical Center.