Things I Don’t Care About as a Lactation Consultant
I care about a lot of things, but here are some things I do not care about as a lactation consultant.
If your house is dirty/messy! If there is a space where you can sit and comfortably feed and i can sit and take notes, we’ll be all set.
If your older kid(s) come along or are present during the visit. You do not need to find childcare and older kids are always welcome.
If you are wearing real clothes. Wear your comfiest robe, you’ll probably end up skin to skin with your baby anyway!
If you don’t want to breastfeed. Your goals are my goals and I’m not here to push a breastfeeding agenda on you. If you say formula feeding from the start, that’s what we’ll work towards.
If your baby spits up/poops on me during the visit. That’s why I wear scrubs :)
What I do care about:
Informed choices.
Your feeding goals
Your baby’s growth
Your mental health
If feeding feels sustainable and enjoyable
If you are looking for this kind of feeding support, schedule a consultation today.