You don't have to wait...

until breastfeeding becomes extremely difficult before asking for support.

Consider contacting a lactation consultant if:

• Breastfeeding is consistently painful.
• Your nipples are cracked or bleeding.
• Your baby struggles to latch.
• You are concerned about milk supply.
• Your baby is not gaining weight as expected.
• Your baby is unusually sleepy or difficult to feed.
• You are concerned about wet or dirty nappies.
• Your breasts are painful, red or swollen.
• Your baby frequently comes off the breast.
• You hear persistent clicking during feeds.
• You are considering stopping breastfeeding because of difficulties.
• You simply want reassurance that breastfeeding is going well.

Most importantly:

You don’t need to have a problem to ask for support. Sometimes reassurance is exactly what a mother needs.