What To Expect During a During a Lactation Consultation

Dr. Michael Taymor and Dr. Lama Rimawi have helped many women over the years by guiding them through breastfeeding in Palo Alto, CA, to ensure that they handle this process properly. Importantly, they can provide a lactation consultation that makes it even easier. Here are a few things you can expect when visiting us for this unique process.

Quick Medical Quiz

Our provider will give you a quick medical quiz when first visiting us to ensure he’s caught up with any changes. For example, they’ll ask about your baby’s health, your pregnancy, the delivery process, birth weight, changes in weight, and family history. It’s important to talk about yourself here because it might affect the quality of milk you produce when lactating.

Then, our doctor will examine the baby, including learning about how often you’ve been feeding them, how many wet diapers they have daily, their bowel movement type, and any other issues you might have with this process. He’ll also do things like:

• Watch your baby as it feeds
• Examine your body as you feed
• Adjust your position if necessary 
• See how well the baby handles this process 
• Help you better feed your child 
• Correct problems as they occur 
• Provide written instructions and protocols for your feeding 

The goal of this consultation is to provide a private and positive experience. Even if there are problems and you feel uncomfortable breastfeeding your Palo Alto, CA, baby, our provider will work with you to make you feel better. He’ll provide empathetic care that you can use to improve your child’s feeding and ensure that they grow and develop properly.

When to Call Us

Not every mother will need a lactation consultation; some immediately jump into the process and feel comfortable. However, you should contact us if you feel uncomfortable with this process or need support getting it right. For example, you should call us when:

• You’ve never breastfed a baby 
• Your child seems uncomfortable
• You notice any pain or discomfort

Don’t feel ashamed to seek support if you feel uncomfortable with this process. It’s not unusual for many people to struggle at first, and with our support, you can improve your child’s health and feel better about this process simultaneously: a major win-win.

Reach Out To Us

If you need help with breastfeeding in Palo Alto, CA reach out to Dr. Taymor and Dr. Rimawi to learn more about how he can help you. His team of high-quality nurses and care professionals will give you the hands-on support that you need to better understand your child’s care. It’s our goal to ensure that your child develops properly by getting fed well. Call us at (650) 321-7722 to learn more.