Today was a little bit different. I spent my day in a lactation consultation office. While my day was shorter is was filled with a plethora of learning opportunities. Our first appointment was at 10 and so we met 30 minutes prior to go over some basics as this was a field I have never experienced. Lactation consultations are something nursing parents may use if they have having trouble breastfeeding anywhere from a few days old till breastfeeding is stopped. Not only is it used to help improve breast feeding techniques but it can also be used as a type of therapy. Parents use it to talk about any troubles they are having and are given the ability to talk freely about what they are feeling and where they need help. With our first appointment we met a mother and son of about 2 months. This was their last appointment!! They have come very far Karissa mentioned (the lactation consultant at cary peds ) from losing weight when he was first born to gaining over 3 pounds. Our second appointment and last for the day was a 8 day old baby. While still losing weight and struggling eat we used this time to talk about a new action plan to keep the baby eating. Hopefully in the next few days he starts gaining back his weight! Although today was very new for me and a great learning chance I definitely will stick to a normal pediatrician!
