Signs you may need a Lactation Consultation:
Baby has not re-gained birth weight by 2 weeks of age
Newborn (less than 6 weeks old) has not had at least 4 BM’s in 24 hours
Sore Nipples or Engorgement
Baby has rapid weight loss or is not gaining weight
Baby has had rapid weight gain
Latch problems
Baby cries and seems “hungry all the time”
Baby is very tired and falls asleep at the breast
Baby is premature
Baby has jaundice
Baby has cleft lip or palate
You have twins, triplets, or more!