Lactation Support

Breastfeeding offers many benefits to both mothers and babies, but can sometimes be quite challenging in the beginning. A lactation consultant will educate and support women in various areas such as finding a comfortable feeding position, developing a strong latch, recognizing hunger cues, developing a feeding schedule, increasing or supporting your milk supply and assisting with expressing milk either by hand or pump.

If you have questions or need additional support with your breastfeeding journey, Family Medical can help. Lauren Basque, FNP is a certified lactation consultant and available for breastfeeding support. She will meet with you to answer questions and understand any areas of concern. Lauren will observe a feeding while providing hands on support and direction, weigh baby pre and post-feed to determine milk transfer, and then develop a plan for managing feeding moving forward.