Lactation
While breastfeeding is a natural and healthy process that provides advantages for both baby and parent, many new parents struggle with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding classes are designed to give people specific answers to their questions on nursing and lactation and help troubleshoot any problems they may have. Children who were breast-fed are generally more resistant to disease and infection early in life, and research indicates that they may be less likely to develop asthma, obesity, respiratory infections and type 2 diabetes as they get older.
Many pregnant people also opt to schedule a lactation consultation, which can help them better understand the breastfeeding process and its benefits. Even parents who have had success breastfeeding previously may need assistance with a new baby. A lactation consultant helps patients achieve their breastfeeding goals, creates a timetable, helps with positioning and pumping and addresses any difficulties being experienced.