Once you get home (or after a few days, if you never left!) a lot of things become easier. No one is coming in to check your blood pressure at 4am and you have your own sheets and shower. But you also have your new baby all to yourself. There are changes that can easily feel challenging, but don’t need to trip you up! If you know what to look for, you can move through them with confidence.

Does your latch feel uncomfortable or does baby seem less excited or engaged? You’ve tried a few times, but nothing comes out when you pump? Maybe you aren’t sure what’s wrong but you know something isn’t working? Instead of asking Claude, spend some time with an attentive and caring lactation counselor.