Office and Home Consultations

An office consultation or home visit is typically 60-90 minutes. It includes:

• A detailed history
• Observation of an entire breastfeeding session
• Review of positioning and latch on skills
• Instruction in proper breastfeeding techniques
• Assessment of the problem
• A written plan of care
• Plenty of time for questions
• Telephone follow-up

What Situations would Suggest the Need for a Consultation?