The first few weeks of a new mother's life with her baby are filled with both excitement and challenges. Many new mothers are surprised to find that the natural process of breastfeeding can be one of those challenges. However, breastfeeding is learned and not the instinctive process mothers expect it to be.
To help new mothers overcome the challenges associated with breastfeeding, Lima Memorial’s Family Birth Center has two lactation consultants on staff to provide advice on a variety of issues, including low milk supply, pain, breast engorgement, nipple confusion, pumping and storing breast milk and more.
Let Our Lactation Consultants Answer Your Questions or Concerns
We invite you to consult one-on-one via e-mail with our board-certified lactation consultant who will assist you with your breastfeeding questions and concerns.
When asking your question, please be sure you provide as much information as possible; e.g., provide your age, age of your baby, ages of other children, whether it's your first experience breastfeeding, and the nature of your problem or concern. Simply click on the following e-mail address to send your question(s), and our lactation consultant will respond as quickly as possible.
jmcbride@limamemorial.org
When Should I Call a Lactation Consultant?
- For information about breastfeeding before and after the birth of your baby
- Baby latches, takes a few sucks but falls asleep easily
- Painful nursing
- Baby refuses to breastfeed
- Infant weight gain problems
- Establishing and maintaining your milk supply
- Assurance that breastfeeding is going smoothly
- For help with the selection of breast pumps and nursing bras
Legal Disclaimer Regarding Online Lactation Assistance
The assistance that you receive via e-mail is not meant as a substitute for professional guidance from your local health care professional. Please seek help from your local health care professional if you are experiencing problems with breastfeeding or if you have continuing concerns.
We answer each breastfeeding and product question personally, and we attempt to do so promptly and thoroughly. Information given cannot be construed as medical advice. Please check with your health care provider when making decisions concerning lactation that may impact the health and well-being of you and/or your breastfeeding child.
Unpredictable events can happen with computers, and electronic communication. Sometimes we may not be able to contact you as quickly as we would like to due to uncontrollable circumstances. If you are concerned about your breastfeeding situation, or about your health or the health of your child, please do not wait for us to respond. Call your health care provider immediately.
Additionally, please be aware that our lactation consultant tailors her response to your specific situation, taking into account the information you have shared. Our response may not be appropriate for other mothers, since each mother and baby couple is unique. Please consider this before you share our response with other mothers.
