Randevu Al
The Breastfeeding Counseling Center provides services at the healthcare facility below.
Services, healthcare professionals and available options may vary between healthcare facilities. For detailed information, please visit our contact page or contact us.
Breast milk is a natural source of nutrition that supports a baby's growth and development and is uniquely suited to meet nutritional needs during the early stages of life. Breastfeeding is an important process that supports not only the baby's nutrition but also the bond between mother and baby and their adaptation during the postpartum period.
Although breastfeeding is a natural process, it may not progress in the same way for every mother and baby. Especially during the first days after birth, mothers may experience concerns related to the baby's latch, proper breastfeeding positions, milk supply, nipple problems, breast engorgement, and whether the baby is receiving adequate nutrition.
The LÖSANTE Hospital Breastfeeding Counseling Center provides counseling services from pregnancy through the postpartum period to support mothers and babies throughout the breastfeeding journey, assess any challenges that may arise, and help ensure the healthy continuation of breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding counseling is a professional support service aimed at promoting and supporting the breastfeeding process through the joint evaluation of the mother and baby.
Every mother and baby has different needs. Therefore, breastfeeding counseling considers not only the mother's milk supply but also the baby's latch, sucking behavior, breastfeeding position, maternal breast health, the baby's weight gain, and overall feeding process.
The goal is not simply to provide information to the mother, but to identify the underlying causes of any difficulties and help develop a breastfeeding plan tailored to the needs of both mother and baby.
Breastfeeding counseling is not only a service to be sought when a breastfeeding problem occurs. Education provided during pregnancy can help expectant mothers prepare for the postpartum breastfeeding period.
After delivery, breastfeeding counseling may be beneficial in the following situations:
One of the key elements of effective breastfeeding is ensuring that the baby is properly positioned and attached to the breast. Taking not only the nipple but also an appropriate portion of the surrounding areola into the mouth helps support effective feeding.
It is important for the mother to be in a comfortable position during breastfeeding and for the baby's body to be properly supported while facing the mother.
Keeping the baby's head, neck, and body in an aligned position can help facilitate feeding.
There may not be a single ideal breastfeeding position for every mother and baby. During breastfeeding counseling, different positions may be demonstrated according to the individual needs of the mother and baby.
An improper latch may lead to:
For this reason, breastfeeding assessment should consider not only how long the baby remains at the breast but also how effectively the baby feeds.
Breastfeeding counseling is not a service that should only be sought when a breastfeeding problem occurs. Education received during pregnancy may help expectant mothers prepare for the postpartum period.
After birth, breastfeeding counseling may be sought particularly in the following situations:
One of the fundamental aspects of effective breastfeeding is ensuring that the baby is properly positioned at the breast. The baby taking not only the nipple but also an appropriate portion of the darker area surrounding the nipple into the mouth helps support effective feeding.
During breastfeeding, it is important for the mother to be in a comfortable position and for the baby's body to be supported while facing the mother. Keeping the baby's head, neck and body in an aligned position may help facilitate the feeding process.
There may not be one ideal breastfeeding position for every mother and baby. During breastfeeding counseling, different positions may be demonstrated in practice according to the needs of the mother and baby.
If the baby does not latch onto the breast properly, this may lead to:
For this reason, during breastfeeding, not only how long the baby remains at the breast but also how effectively the baby feeds should be evaluated.
One of the most common concerns mothers experience during the breastfeeding period is whether their breast milk is sufficient for their baby.
The adequacy of breast milk should not be evaluated solely based on breast fullness, the baby crying after breastfeeding or the amount of milk obtained during expressing.
The baby's weight development, age-appropriate growth, urination and bowel movement patterns, feeding frequency and overall clinical condition should be evaluated together.
If insufficient breast milk is suspected, it is important for the mother and baby to be evaluated together by healthcare professionals.
One of the most important factors in breast milk production is the regular and effective emptying of the breast. Frequent breastfeeding according to the baby's needs and the use of appropriate breastfeeding techniques may help support continued milk production.
Adequate and balanced nutrition, meeting fluid requirements and being able to rest as much as possible are also important during this process.
If a decrease in milk production is suspected, the underlying cause should first be investigated. Since unnecessary use of supplementary foods or formula may, in some cases, reduce breastfeeding frequency, changes to the baby's feeding plan should be evaluated together with healthcare professionals.
Some mothers may need to express their breast milk during the postpartum period. Particularly when the mother and baby are temporarily separated, the baby cannot feed directly from the breast or the mother returns to work, expressing breast milk may help support the continuation of breastfeeding.
During breastfeeding counseling, mothers may receive information about:
Because the storage duration of breast milk may vary depending on the temperature of the environment and storage conditions, it is important to follow the recommendations of current health authorities.
During the breastfeeding period, some mothers may experience nipple sensitivity, cracking, excessive breast fullness, blocked milk ducts or problems such as mastitis.
One of the important causes of nipple pain or cracking is the baby's inability to latch onto the breast appropriately. Therefore, there may be a need not only to address the nipple problem itself but also to evaluate the breastfeeding technique.
Insufficient emptying of the breast may lead to fullness and discomfort. Evaluating breastfeeding frequency and technique and using appropriate expressing methods when necessary are important.
If symptoms such as fever, significant redness of the breast, severe pain or deterioration in general condition occur, medical evaluation is required.
Breast milk has particular importance for premature babies or babies requiring neonatal intensive care support. However, it may not always be possible for these babies to begin direct breastfeeding immediately.
During this process, expressing breast milk at appropriate intervals may be planned to initiate and maintain the mother's milk production. When the baby's clinical condition is appropriate, the transition to direct breastfeeding may be supported gradually.
The feeding of premature babies is individually planned by the relevant healthcare professionals, taking into account the baby's gestational age, weight and clinical condition.
Returning to work does not mean that breastfeeding must end. With appropriate planning, breastfeeding may be continued.
Before returning to work, a plan may be developed regarding:
Breastfeeding counseling may help develop a sustainable plan appropriate to the mother's work schedule and the baby's needs.
At the LÖSANTE Hospital Breastfeeding Counseling Center, counseling is provided according to the needs of the mother and baby in the following areas:
At LÖSANTE Hospital, the breastfeeding process is addressed as a holistic healthcare process in which the mother and baby should be evaluated together.
The aim of the Breastfeeding Counseling Center is to help mothers access accurate information about breastfeeding, identify the causes of difficulties experienced and develop solutions appropriate to the needs of both the mother and baby.
Counseling that begins during pregnancy may continue through different stages, from the first days after birth to later stages of breastfeeding and the mother's return-to-work process.
When required according to the needs of the mother and baby, a multidisciplinary evaluation may be carried out in collaboration with relevant departments, particularly Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neonatology, Pediatrics, Nutrition and Dietetics.
Every mother and baby's breastfeeding journey is different. Access to accurate information, learning appropriate techniques and receiving professional support when needed may contribute to the healthy and sustainable continuation of breastfeeding.