Low Milk Supply Evaluation
60 min visit with a lactation consultant IBCLC specialized session designed to combine Investigation and Support when you have low milk supply
​​IN OFFICE or VIRTUAL consultation
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What to expect :
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Assessement:
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Share your experience :motivations and barriers, guidance
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Health and Pregnancy History: A deep-dive into your pre-pregnancy health, menstrual history, and pregnancy complications
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Identifying the Onset
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Review when you first noticed a decrease in milk supply offers insights into whether the issue has been progressive or sudden
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Current Routines : Understanding your daily breastfeeding and/or pumping schedules helps identify patterns and potential areas for adjustment
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Previous Attempts and Interventions: Knowing what has been tried and the results helps focus our efforts on new or adjusted strategies
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Decision-making for Blood Work: Based on the conversation, we collaboratively choose relevant blood work to investigate underlying causes
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Physical Examination: Whether in-person or via telehealth, a thorough check for physical factors like insufficient glandular tissue, proper pump flange sizing, and assessing the baby for tethered oral tissues is crucial.
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This streamlined approach ensures that every aspect of the consultation is purposeful and geared towards understanding and addressing the root causes of low milk
supply.
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Personalized Plan​
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Customized Strategie
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Support and Follow-up
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Guidance
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Follow-Up: we will schedule follow-up sessions to review the labs and the plan of care. You can opt for just a follow up email with the review of the labs and the plan.
Emotional Support
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Reassurance and Encouragement
