A lactation consultant is a healthcare professional with specialized expertise in breastfeeding and providing breast milk to infants. You can consult a lactation consultant during pregnancy, shortly after giving birth, or even several months into your breastfeeding journey. This support is especially important during the first few weeks of your baby’s life, when your baby is still learning how to nurse and both mother and baby may need more intensive guidance.
Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both mother and baby. However, challenges such as nipple pain or low milk supply can cause some mothers to stop breastfeeding earlier than planned. Lactation consultants are trained to help mothers and babies overcome these challenges effectively.
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Understanding the Role of Lactation Consultants in Child Development
Lactation consultants play an important role in helping mothers ensure a smoother, more comfortable, and effective breastfeeding experience. Here are some of the key ways they can help:
- Help find comfortable breastfeeding positions for both mother and baby
- Guide proper latching techniques
- Teach how to recognize baby’s hunger cues
- Assist in developing an appropriate feeding schedule
- Help manage breast milk supply (increase, decrease, or maintain as needed)
- Monitor whether the baby is gaining weight properly
- Teach how to pump or express breast milk, either manually or using a breast pump
- Provide guidance on the weaning process
- Educate about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby)
- Help mothers prepare to return to work while maintaining breastfeeding
- Assist in managing breastfeeding challenges, especially related to latching and pumping
Recommended Experienced Lactation Consultants at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri offers experienced lactation consultants who are available for consultation.
1. Dr. dr. Fransisca Handy Agung, Sp.A, IBCLC
Dr. Fransisca Handy Agung is a pediatric specialist with specific expertise in lactation. She completed her medical degree and pediatric specialization at Universitas Indonesia.
To further enhance her expertise, she has participated in various international trainings and programs, including:
- Clinical Exposure at Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Clinical Exposure at Adolescent Health Clinic, UCSF, San Francisco, USA
- Adolescent Health Friendly Service Training by the Ministry of Health of Indonesia and the Indonesian Pediatric Society
- Facilitator for the 40-hour WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding counselling training at Indonesia Breastfeeding Centre
- Certified through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examination (IBCLC)
- Completed 40-hour WHO/UNICEF breastfeeding counselling training
With her strong educational background and extensive experience, Dr. Fransisca is a highly competent lactation consultant who can support mothers in achieving successful breastfeeding.
Practice schedule at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri:
- Tuesday: 08.00 – 09.00 WIB
- Thursday: 08.00 – 09.00 WIB
- Saturday: 08.00 – 09.00 WIB
2. dr. Elizabeth Margaretha P, MARS, CIMI
Another lactation consultant practicing at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri is dr. Elizabeth Margaretha P, MARS, CIMI.
Her lactation services include:
- Breastfeeding counseling and education starting from pregnancy
- Inpatient lactation visits after delivery
- Comprehensive lactation management
- Management of breastfeeding issues such as low milk supply, mastitis, and nipple confusion
- Evidence-based complementary feeding (MPASI) education with PMBA certification
Practice schedule:
- Monday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Wednesday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Friday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
To make your visit more convenient, you can use the Chat via WhatsApp feature, Book Appointment service, or the Care Dokter application available on Google Play and the App Store. These platforms allow you to schedule appointments, check queue numbers, and access other important information.
The information provided on this page is intended for educational and general informational purposes only and may not represent all medical services offered by each doctor. For appropriate diagnosis and treatment, it is recommended to consult directly with the relevant healthcare provider.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or need further information, please contact our call center at 0811-1900-2000.
