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!