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Lactation consultant
Using a lactation consultant to teach, observe, and make breastfeeding adjustments can be very helpful.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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What is lactation consultant?
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What is cost of lactation consultant?
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How can I find a lactation consultant?
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A 27-year old male asked about a female:
My mothers lactation consultant noticed that I have what is called ankyloglossia. What are the best steps to take action?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I feel like my breastfeeding supply might be low - my one month old is constantly feeding but seems never satisfied, but it was said I have a good latch by lactation consultant. What could it be? How to fix? He is only gaining 5 oz a week?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I have mastitis and my lactation consultant suggest lecithin. All I could find is lecithin with chromium picolinate. Is this ok to take?
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A member asked:
My 4month old is only taking 100/120ml per feed and refusing breast. I have tried lactation consultant to no avail. Seeking advice.
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A 43-year old asked:
Please read! do you have any lactation consultants here for a breast feeding problem?
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A 26-year old female asked:
We do not have lactation consultant for our area. Who can help me with my breast feeding issues?
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Are there benefits for mother breastfeeding adopted child? My husband and i are wanting to adopt an infant, and i was told by a lactation consultant that i could begin re-lactating by a series of steps needing to take place before hand. I know the benef
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A 39-year old asked:
Is chia seed good for lactation?
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A 28-year old female asked:
What is the best way to induce lactation?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Hey I want to be a consultant physiotherapist. what should I do?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Can homeopathy help re lactation ?
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A 36-year old asked:
Should I supplement lactation with formula?
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A 37-year old asked:
Is a wellness consultant a real health care providers?
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A 41-year old asked:
What what kind of provider do you see for lactation problems?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long is it till you get your braces after your first consultant?
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A 40-year old asked:
I was wondering what are the duties, responsibilities of an occupational health consultant?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is Reglan (metoclopramide) at the dosage of 30mgs per day successful in inducing lactation?
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A 40-year old female asked:
My partner wants to me to start lactation. He wants to breastfeed. What are ways I can do this naturally?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Consultant report said prominent spleen was seen during colonoscopy - if not possible? What was most likely seen?
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A 35-year old female asked about a female:
My consultant suspects growth disorder possibly beckwith wiedemann or gigantism, why do we have an opthalmologist?
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A female asked:
My ganglion burst whilst waiting for an appointment for it to be removed. Shall I cancel the appointment or still see a consultant?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I had a stillborn november 2nd 2012 consultant said try again when we ready which is now we asap. Do you think i can co conceive now?
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A 44-year old male asked:
Hi just been told by consultant that I have an enlarged prostate but due to my age44 does not want to administer drugs but did not explain why?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I suffer chronc fibromyalgia, tried lots of different pain meds, consultant now says nothing more can try as nothings worked,any advice please?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Am 22 years old.my weight is 100kg and my bp is 135/85..Did it is fine or it's a problem.if it is a problem plz give me a consultant to cure this..
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A female asked:
Hi there I've just been diagnosed with POTS, I also have had an ongoing pain in my side consultant believes it's my kidney would this be linked?Thanks
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A 35-year old female asked:
An environmental consultant took samples of asbestos from our home. My husband told me he did not wet down the area first - he just took samples by breaking it into bag & took them inside our house to pack up. Would lots of fibres be in the air?
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