Breastfeeding Support Nurse

SVPAM’s Nurse Practitioner, Susan Pointer, DNP is a IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and would be happy to discuss breastfeeding questions or concerns. One of the services we offer is a lactation consult. This extended appointment, in the office, provides time to work on latch, discuss your concerns, and most importantly, provide reassurance. Often mothers are concerned with the amount of breast milk a child is receiving, so we can obtain pre and post feeding weights, which will indicate whether the baby is receiving adequate amounts of breast milk.

Remember that SVPAM also has staff Breastfeeding Support Nurse, Stephanie, who is in the process of achieving certification as a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor. She helps with phone calls throughout the day so you can have more timely answers to your questions as Susan Pointer is seeing patients. The providers work collaboratively with Stephanie & will also be happy to return non-urgent calls, typically within 24-48 hours.

Several good websites providing correct lactation information are https://kellymom.com/ and https://med.stanford.edu/newborns.html. Stanford provides written information and videos regarding latch, maximizing milk production, hand expression, using a breast pump, etc.

Please refer to the below links for additional information regarding common questions.

Painful Nipples

Breast Engorgement

Mastitis

Breast Milk Storage Guidelines

Plugged Ducts

Vitamin D for Baby

Remember to call with medication questions regarding safety and breastfeeding, or with any other questions or concerns

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