If you are planning on breastfeeding, which by the way is the best nutritious, developmentally sound way to feed your baby, than plan to meet with a lactation consultant BEFORE you birth.
This is a learning process for both you and baby
Becoming stressed, frustrated and confused can be a realization after coming home from the hospital (especially if there is not much support ie other family members)
Aside from lactation consultants, post partum doulas are also trained to assist with lactation
Lactation consultants:
List from Le Leche League site:
http://www.breastfeeding.com/directory/states/hawaii.html
Kaua`i:
Mele; 826-6467
O`ahu:
Dr. Sylvia Pager; 524-2885
Miriam Abrin; 988-2727
Deborah Dominici; 258-1709
Lisa Mahla; 285-8006; lisamahlaibclc@mac.com
Tammy Uva; 672-5399; 225-0668
Sharon Love; 387-5538
Nicky Lawnsby, Baby aWEARness; 988-0010
Hawai`i Island:
Hilo- Jeanie Flood; 974-7762
Kona- Rachel Struempf; 325-3055
Mari Lai; Kona Community Hospital; 322-4482
