Pregnancy causes many changes to our bodies, hearts, minds, and lifestyles; it can be both amazing and overwhelming! The options for how to feed your baby are often an afterthought. We connected with Jen Kowal, RLC, IBCLC of Milkwell Lactation, and asked for their expert opinion, "Does anyone discuss breastfeeding and bottle feeding options before the baby arrives?". Based on years of experience and our own personal consultative experience with Milkwell Lactation, we want other moms and parents to know that Milkwell Lactation is here to support you even before your baby is born, in all steps leading up to feeding your baby after delivery.
"When asked what made the biggest difference for them after birth, our clients expressed it was either their prenatal breastfeeding class and/or their private 1:1 lactation consultation. Our clients realized how much there is to learn and the many variables to consider. When families utilize our services while still pregnant, there is more time to slowly digest and integrate the information compared to learning it directly after giving birth while exhausted and learning to care for your little one.
Additionally, some conditions should be considered when a mom-to-be hopes to feed baby breastmilk. During your prenatal lactation appointment, we help identify strategies to mitigate any conditions that may impact lactation." - Jen Kowal RLC, IBCLC & Founder of Milkwell Lactation.
Some of the most common conditions that can impact milk production are:
- Advanced maternal age
- Diabetes/gestational diabetes
- Fertility challenges
- High blood pressure
- PCOS or other insulin resistance issues
- Planned cesarean birth
- Previous breast surgeries or procedures
- Thyroid issues
Whether you want to hybrid feed breastmilk in a bottle and from breast, exclusively from breast, or exclusively bottle-feed, Milkwell Lactation will help you meet your goals for feeding your baby. We also love love love when clients who are formula feeding in any capacity trust us with their care. If your goal is to produce more milk or dry up your supply, we help guide you throughout the process.
BONUS: Prenatal clients get priority booking after the baby is born, so you will have fewer forms to complete after birth!
If scheduling a prenatal consultation does not feel right for you, you can also pre-register with us so you have fewer forms after the baby arrives. Either way, email our office at hello@milkwelllactation.com, and our Administrative Maven will assist you. We look forward to helping!
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Milkwell Lactation & Feeding Solutions
hello@milkwelllactation.com
1285 Broad St, Floor 2
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
