Breastfeeding Medicine
As a mother of five, Dr. Fauntleroy understands both the joys and difficulties of breastfeeding and has a passion for helping families establish healthy relationships with their new babies. In addition to her board certification in General Pediatrics, Dr. Fauntleroy is Board Certified, Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine in order to better help her patient families navigate breastfeeding challenges. Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine is a more newly recognized specialty providing physician-level diagnosis and treatment of problems arising during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding medicine is not limited to treating just mom or just baby but rather treats both mom and baby as a breastfeeding pair.
Dr. Fauntleroy offers prenatal breastfeeding consultations for mothers who have had difficulty with breastfeeding in the past or who have maternal or infant medical complications that may affect breastfeeding. If you are concerned about past breastfeeding problems or are struggling with current breastfeeding issues, contact Curo Pediatrics to schedule a consultation.
What Can I expect from a breastfeeding medicine consultation?
While every breastfeeding medicine consultation will be unique give your individual situation, in general a consultation will last 60-90 minutes and can include:
- Discussion of breastfeeding goals and current challenges
- History and Physical examination of mother and baby pertinent to breastfeeding
- Observation of infant feeding (if infant is feeding directly at the breast) with infant weights before and after feeding to determine feeding volume
- Evaluation of Breast pump use including assessing flange size if needed
- Development of individualized treatment plan based on the family’s goals and the medical assessment