FAQs
The following Frequently Asked Questions are outlined here to help you get the answers you need quickly. We are a very small staff supporting families in our community so our phones are not consistently monitored during regular business hours the way you might expect from a busy physician office. If you cannot find the answers you need here, please reach out via the email on the website and we will be happy to help.
How can Milkwell help me?
Do I need a prenatal (before birth) visit?
Almost everyone can benefit from a prenatal visit! If this is your first baby and you just want to learn more, if you weren’t previously able to meet your breastfeeding goals or if you have a history of low milk supply, PCOS, diabetes or gestational diabetes, infertility or other health concern that might have impacted your conception or pregnancy, a prenatal consultation might give you loads of peace of mind.
Many clients choose to come in for a prenatal visit to feel prepared for breastfeeding but this is an entirely personal choice. If you are interested in a prenatal consultation, we recommend coming at the beginning of your last trimester. During the visit your consultant will cover any questions or concerns you have as well as:
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how to get off to a good start
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feeding frequency
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latching techniques
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making enough milk
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normal complications and how to handle them
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hand expression techniques
How do I know if I need a lactation consultant?
We believe every parent deserves care and peace of mind as they care for their baby, whether they choose to breastfeed or bottlefeed.
We can help after birth if you are struggling with painful feeding, milk supply questions, infant weight gain concerns, pumping difficulties, positioning, etc. Returning to work, weaning, and introducing complementary foods are other reasons that families continue to see us.
I saw a lactation consultant in hospital. How will this session differ?
How do I know which is the right consultant for me?
IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC is a lactation consultant who has met the educational and clinical requirements to sit for the board exam. The support that hospital professionals (including IBCLCs) provide is limited to the normal complications that arise in the very early days right after birth. In private practice we see families with babies from newborn through weaning, giving us a rounded experience with various ages and developmental milestones.
IBCLC All of the IBCLCs on the Milkwell team are board certified, experienced and hand picked by Jen because of their empathy and compassion and extensive clinical support that they each provide the families of our community. for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. An IBCLC is a lactation consultant who has met the educational and clinical requirements to sit for the board exam. The support that hospital professionals (including IBCLCs) provide is limited to the normal complications that arise in the very early days right after birth. In private practice we see families with babies from newborn through weaning, giving us a rounded experience with various ages and developmental milestones. ​
When should I schedule my first visit with baby?
If you are struggling with feeding while still in the hospital, please book your appointment ASAP so we can see you as soon as you are discharged. Whether you are having problems or not, if we see you within the first 7-10 days after birth we can help to get you off to a great start and potentially avoid problems before they occur.