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How to Prepare for an Appointment with a Lactation Consultant?
1, Please don’t tidy up, or even offer me a cuppa!
2, I ask families to show me their child’s Red book where I can look at centiles & weights.
3, I’ll take off my shoes and wash my hands when I arrive, please have paper towels or a new, clean towel for me. I also ask for a clean blanket or muslin to lie across my lap when I examine my baby.
4, Have any breastfeeding equipment handy. If you are using a pump, nursing pillow or even a herbal supplement, have them available so we can look at them together.
5, Information- I will be asking you how often your baby feeds for how long and how many poos and wet nappies each 24 hours your baby produces. .