Yes, lactation consultants do help with bottle feeding. Although their primary role is often associated with breastfeeding support, many lactation consultants also provide guidance on bottle feeding. Here are some ways they assist with bottle feeding:
- Selecting the Right Bottle and Nipple: Lactation consultants can recommend bottle types and nipple shapes and flows that best mimic breastfeeding, helping ease the transition for babies who switch between breast and bottle.
- Proper Bottle Feeding Techniques: They teach parents techniques like paced bottle feeding, which encourages babies to feed at a natural pace, reducing overfeeding and helping them learn hunger cues.