Why would you need help to breastfeed?

If you:

  • Feel pain in your breasts or nipples
  • Dread putting your baby to the breast
  • Have undergone breast surgery
  • Are nursing multiples
  • Want to breastfeed an adopted baby
  • Want to restart breast-feeding after you decided to stop
  • Need reassurance

If your baby:

  • Is not latching onto the breast consistently
  • Is not satisfied after feedings
  • Is nursing constantly
  • Has lost weight, is not gaining weight, or is gaining too slowly
  • Needs supplement after breastfeeding
  • Is frequently crying
  • Is premature
  • Has special needs