What does an IBCLC do?

What does an #IBCLC assessment and visit look like?

Prenatal education and counseling

Latch assessment

Painful nursing

Milk transfer assessment (how much is my baby really getting at the breast?)

Nipple pain and damage

Feeding evaluation

Supplementation

Insufficient milk supply

Insufficient glandular tissue

Oversupply management

Engorgement, clogged ducts and mastitis

Support for issues related to tongue, lip and buccal ties

Reflux

Re-lactation

Induced lactation

Latching difficulties

Shallow latch and asymmetric latch assistance

Breast pump optimization

Back-to-work support

Introducing solids

Support to stop lactating/ weaning