What You’ll Get from a Lactomama Consultation
Whether you choose an online session, a home visit, or a hospital consultation, every Lactomama session is designed to offer personalized, practical, and compassionate breastfeeding support tailored to your unique needs.
Comprehensive Breastfeeding Assessment
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Each Lactomama session begins with a full assessment to understand your unique breastfeeding situation. This helps us identify any underlying issues and provide solutions that are tailored to you and your baby.
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What this includes:
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Observation of a feeding session (if baby is ready), to assess how well your baby latches and feeds
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Evaluation of positioning, including comfort for both mother and baby
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Review of your feeding routine, duration, frequency, and signs of effective milk transfer
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Discussion of your concerns, challenges, and goals—from supply worries to painful feeds
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Check for red flags, such as shallow latch, tongue tie indicators, poor weight gain, or feeding fatigue
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Physical comfort assessment, including breast/nipple condition, engorgement, and signs of blocked ducts
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This holistic review allows us to pinpoint what’s working well and what can be improved—setting the foundation for personalized guidance and practical next steps.
Targeted Guidance for Common Challenges
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During your consultation, we’ll address the specific issues you’re facing and offer calm, practical solutions you can apply right away. Common challenges we support include:
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Low milk supply – Help with boosting supply through feeding techniques, pumping schedules, and supportive routines
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Painful latching or nipple pain – Assessment and correction of latch, positioning, and feeding comfort
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Frequent feeds or slow weight gain – Guidance to improve milk transfer and baby’s feeding effectiveness
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Engorgement or blocked ducts – Relief strategies and prevention tips to keep feeding comfortable
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Bottle refusal or mixed feeding – Support for introducing bottles, combination feeding, and transitions
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Special cases – Including feeding after C-section, twin feeding, premature babies, and returning to work
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No matter the challenge, we’re here to guide you with empathy, clarity, and solutions that work for you and your baby.
Personalized Solutions
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Every mother-baby pair is unique—so at Lactomama, we never offer one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, your session is shaped around your baby’s needs, your breastfeeding goals, and your lifestyle.
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Depending on what you’re facing, you may receive:
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Customized feeding positions that suit your baby’s age, size, and your comfort
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Techniques to improve latching and reduce pain or nipple damage
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Strategies to increase or regulate milk supply, including natural approaches and pump scheduling
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Guidance on using breast pumps, storing milk safely, and building a supply for work or travel
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Solutions for combination feeding, including when and how to introduce bottles
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Support for special situations—such as premature babies, twins, C-section recovery, or returning to work
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Step-by-step action plan, so you feel clear and confident about what to do next
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These solutions are based on clinical knowledge, personal experience, and what’s practical for your real life—not just theory.
Ongoing Support
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WhatsApp Follow-Up
After our consultation, you can message Dr. Bharathi directly on WhatsApp for ongoing guidance. Whether it’s an update, a new concern, or simply needing reassurance, we’re just a message away. -
Review of Progress
We’ll check in to see how you and your baby are doing. If needed, we’ll adjust your feeding plan, offer extra tips, or guide you through next steps—like expressing milk, introducing bottles, or managing growth spurts. -
Feeding Plan Support
If a feeding plan was given during the session, we help you track how it's working and tweak it as your baby’s needs change. -
Emotional Support
Breastfeeding can bring up anxiety, guilt, or self-doubt. Our follow-up isn’t just clinical—it’s also a safe space to talk about how you’re feeling and be reminded that you’re doing your best. -
Recommendations for Future Support
If a second session is needed (in-person or online), we’ll guide you on timing and focus areas. You’ll never be left wondering “what next?”