Breastfeeding challenges
Lactation consultants provide support for more common nursing issues, such as pumping and storing breast milk, too little or too much milk production, nursing a colicky baby, or planning for returning to work while breastfeeding.
At Henry Ford, our experts can also support you in these challenging situations:
- Premature baby
- Inverted nipples
- Twins or multiple babies
- Nursing an adopted baby
- Returning to nursing after a break
- Infections, such as mastitis or thrush (yeast infection)
- Special needs, such as a baby with Down Syndrome, cleft lip and/or palate