Breastfeeding Education
Breastfeeding’s benefits are numerous! It can be hard to continue breastfeeding after leaving the hospital. The Centers for Disease Control notes that mothers are more likely to keep breastfeeding with support in the first 4 weeks of baby’s life.
Many issues can arise when infants are sleepy and have trouble latching. Sore nipples, low milk supply and worries that your baby is not getting enough can be stressful.
Breastfeeding Support Available at Johnson County OB/GYN
Jen Peppard is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS), a registered nurse, and a women’s health nurse practitioner. She has worked in women’s services for 19 years. Jen can help ease you through your breastfeeding difficulties.
Services Offered at an Appointment Include:
- Infant weight assessment before and after feeding
- Latch assessment to prevent nipple pain
- Nipples and breast care
- Demonstrations of various breastfeeding holds
- Supportive problem solving
- Using a breast pump
- Dealing with engorgement
All moms need support, no matter if you are a first time mom or mom of multiple children. Each new birth brings adjustment and change. Partners are going through changes too, and are welcome at appointments. Please give us a call and allow us to lend you that extra hand.