Maternal and Newborn Benefits of Lactation

Review of Maternal Risk for Low Milk Supply

Evaluation, Support and Management of Lactation

Nursing positions, latch quality

Measurement of Pre- and Post-Feed Baby Weights Using State-of-the-Art Medela Baby Weigh II Scale

(the scale displays weights in 2 gram increments)

Evaluation and Management of Breast-Related Problems

Inverted or flat nipples, breast engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, breast abscess, candidiasis, milk blister

Expression of Breast Milk

Hand, (manual and electric) pump

Prescribe Non-Pharmacologic and/or Pharmacologic Medication to Induce Lactation (galactogogues)

Review of Maternal Medications and their Effect on the Breastfeeding Infant (Relative Infant Dose)

Chronic medications, analgesics, antibiotics

General Dietary Guidelines during Lactation

Special Situations:

Assist in re-lactation

Assist in lactation induction for the non-gestational parent

Breastfeeding multiples

Breastfeeding a premature infant