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DURING
PREGNANCY:
I'm expecting more than one baby.
My baby has a genetic disorder or a malformation and I would like
some advice and support to breastfeed him/her.
Breastfeeding didn't go well with my first (2nd, 3rd…)
baby, and I would like to have a more positive experience this
time around.
I am adopting a baby and I would like to breastfeed him/her.
I have had breast surgery (reduction, augmentation, etc.)
AFTER
THE BIRTH:
My baby's urine is concentrated and has a strong odour.
My baby wets few diapers.
My baby does not stool or stools infrequently.
My baby's suction is rapid and superficial, and I'm
not sure he/she is swallowing.
My baby falls asleep at the breast without really suckling (breast
in the mouth, but does not feed) and sleeps a lot between feedings
or is difficult to wake for feedings.
Feedings regularly last more than 1 hour.
My baby refuses the breast / cries constantly / seems unsatisfied
at the end of feedings.
My nipples are tender and there is no improvement towards the
end of the first week, or they are damaged or cracked.
My breasts have been engorged for more than 48 hours and the situation
has not improved or worsens in spite of frequent and efficient
feedings (every 1-1½ hours). My breasts are so distended
that my baby is unable to latch on.
I have a fever/shivers/flu-like symptoms, and part of my breast
is hot/red/painful.
My baby lost a lot of weight after birth, and has been gaining
little/no weight since we came home from the hospital.
I want to breastfeed my premature/ill baby and I need advice on
how to establish and maintain my milk supply.
My doctor prescribed some medication and I want to know if it
is safe to continue breastfeeding. (Most medications are compatible
with breastfeeding)
I need to undergo a nuclear medicine exam and I want to know if
the intervention requires an interruption to breastfeeding.
I am returning to work and I want to continue to breastfeed my
baby.
I am tired, discouraged, and I need support.
I have questions/concerns and I would like to talk to someone
about it.
If you feel that you need help and support,
don't wait to call someone who can help!
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