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Breastfeeding Consultation
To sign up for a consultation, print off the Lactation Intake form and then call 313-881-3367 to set up an appointment.
Payment is expected when services are rendered.
What is the scope of practice of a Lactation Consultant?
Consultation includes physical examination of the mother’s breasts, the baby’s suck & an observation of a breastfeeding session. Education on milk collection & storage correct latch-on, correct positioning, hand expression, suck training, and alternate feeding techniques as needed . It may include use of equipment to maintain lactation. The doctor or Certified Nurse Midwife provides all medical care. A report of this lactation consultation is sent to the physician(s).
How do I know your Lactation Consultant is knowledgeable and skilled?
Make sure that your Lactation Consultant is IBCLC certified.
Our Lactation services were IBCLC certified in 1997, and we are members of the following:
International Board Certified Lacation Consultant (IBCLC)
International Lactation Consultant Association
MALC (Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants)
Childbirth Educators of South East Michigan
Is a Lactation Counselor the same as a Lactation Consultant?
Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) have completed a course (usually 5 days in length) passing an exam at the end of that course. IBCLCs must have thousands of hours of experience and hours of education before they sit the 8 hour international board exam. Only upon passing of the exam can the use the title IBCLC. IBCLCs must recertify every 5 years. To learn more visit the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Did you know?
Breastfeeding provides all a baby needs to develop and thrive for the first six months of life.
Breastmilk is always available fresh, in the right amounts and at the right temperature.
Breastmilk is a living fluid containing active cells that mop up bacteria and viruses as well as antibodies tailored to fight the infections the baby comes into contact with. These are missing from artificial substitutes.
Breastfeeding provides a baby with the boost that their immune system needs. Their own systems are just developing, so this allows them to “borrow” from the mother.
Breastfeeding is much cheaper than bottle feeding.
Breastfeeding is good for the environment; it does not need processing, packaging, transporting or manufacturing.
Every year, more evidence becomes available about the differences in health outcomes for formula fed babies vs. bottle fed babies. Although it is not possible to provide strictly controlled studies, it is clear that breastfeeding makes a big difference in the overall health of a newborn.
Formula fed babies are considered to be at risk:
A five times higher risk of admission to hospital with diarrhea and vomiting as a baby.
More and more severe respiratory infections.
Greater risk of ear and urinary tract infections.
Lower average scores on tests of neurological development.
Increased risk of allergies and greater intensity of problems from allergies.
Increased risk of developing insulin-dependent diabetes as a child.
Greater risk of overweight and higher blood pressure as children.
Increased risk of breast cancer in mothers who don't breastfeed.
This information is a generalization, and is not true of all babies. Not every, or even most formula fed babies are sick and not all breastfed babies are healthy. This information comes from large scale studies in a number of countries. However, it is considered to be an accurate summarization of the benefits of breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding.