Frequently Asked Questions

Our RN&CLC's can help with:

• Prenatal education
• Breastfeeding
• Infant weight checks
• Infant position, latch, and feeding
• Newborn care, new parent coaching
• Reducing latch/nipple/breast pain
• Low milk supply, inadequate milk transfer
• Oversupply, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis 
• Premature infant nutrition
• Poor weight gain, failure to thrive, jaundice
• Tongue ties, lip ties, torticollis
• Thrush
• Therapeutic breast massage 
• Pumping, milk storage
• Bottle introduction 
• Supplementation
• Strategies for returning to work while breastfeeding 
• Chestfeeding
• Baby led weaning

Most insurance companies cover lactation consultation visits. NJLC will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. 

Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits for both the mother and baby. Breast milk is the perfect food for infants and contains all the necessary nutrients for growth and development. It also helps to boost the baby's immune system and can lower the risk of certain illnesses. For mothers, breastfeeding can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer and promote bonding with their baby.

Newborns should be breastfed on demand, which is typically 10-12 times per day. As your baby grows, they may need to breastfeed less frequently. It is important to follow your baby's cues and breastfeed when they are hungry.

If you are having trouble breastfeeding, don't hesitate to reach out to NJLC. Our lactation consultants can help to identify any problems and provide you with the support and tools needed to successfully breastfeed your baby.

Breastfeeding pain is not normal, yet it is common. If you are having pain during breastfeeding, please reach out to us. Often, a small change in latch position can decrease a mother's pain while breastfeeding. Our certified lactation consultants will work together with you to help eliminate your breastfeeding pain.

The NJLC office is located in Beachwood, NJ, less than 1 mile off the Garden State Parkway exit 80. Not comfortable leaving the house with your newborn yet? We offer in person appointments in the comfort of your own home or virtually over Zoom.