Lactation Consultation

Breastfeeding is natural but it doesn’t always come easily. It takes practice for both mother and baby. At Lakeside Women’s Hospital INTEGRIS Health our lactation consultants help you build confidence and succeed. For more information call 405-936-1500.

Ways your lactation consultant will help:

• Provide prenatal counseling on breastfeeding risk factors
• Teach positioning, latching and techniques for successful breastfeeding
• Help prevent and manage common issues like poor latch, low milk supply, nipple or breast pain and a fussy baby
• Guide milk expression and storage when separation is needed
• Offer strategies for breastfeeding after returning to work
• Support breastfeeding in complex situations, including multiples, premature or sick infants and special medical needs
• Lactation consultants offer outpatient follow-up support

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continuing as long as mutually desired by mother and baby. At Lakeside Women’s Hospital INTEGRIS Health, we support breastfeeding mothers with reassurance, education and guidance to help prevent and manage common concerns.

Lakeside’s lactation consultation program also includes:

• Weight check
• Intake amount assessment
• Follow up for premature infant feeding
• Oklahoma Healthcare Authority provider