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When should I Contact a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?

Parents can contact a Lactation Consultant for all breastfeeding management issues. 

Below are examples of breastfeeding management issues that we advise that a mother and or patent can contact a Lactation Consultant to support, promote and protect your breastfeeding journey:

  • Latching problems,
  • Supplementation and breastfeeding 
  • Managing tongue tie 
  • Medication and Lactation 
  • Mastitis
  • Over supply 
  • Low milk supply 
  • Slow weight gain in the breastfeeding infant
  • sore/cracked nipples,
  • Exclusive Pumping (EBM),
  • Re-lactation,
  • Breastfeeding and back to work,
  • Breastfeeding while pregnant,
  • Weaning from breastfeeding.

Lactation Consultant Directory

This list is only inclusive of IBCLC’s who opted to have their details on the ALCI website. Each IBCLC is responsible to meet the standards set by IBLCE.