Wonderful Lactation Consultants in Mid-Missouri

Dec 6

Breastfeeding support, especially in the early days postpartum, can make a huge difference in you and your baby’s breastfeeding journey. Meeting with a lactation consultant while still pregnant can help create a solid foundation for breastfeeding before your baby has made his or her arrival. Sometimes, just like with birth, breastfeeding may not go to plan, and it’s important to have support to help troubleshoot what’s going on. There may be many factors out of your control, including a medically necessary induction, a NICU stay, inverted nipples, tongue or lip ties, and so much more. A lactation consultant can help to identify what’s going on and get you the help you need.

Even pumping can be such a complicated road, and a lactation consultant can help you create a plan for how often to pump, to set the settings on your breast pump, to recommend effective breast pumps, to help determine the correct flange size, and so much more. It can be easy to neglect planning for and learning about breastfeeding because it’s easy to get consumed by birth planning or you’ve been told that you’ll just “figure it out.” However, just like with birth, being intentional, creating a plan, and having a team to support you can make all of the difference. Postpartum is a time for you and your baby to bond, rest, and learn your new normal. Lactation consultants can help to make that process so much smoother.

Below is a list of lactation consultants in the mid-Missouri area to which I refer. They are wonderful women offering support to help you and your baby thrive. Please reach out to them if you need help with breastfeeding.