From Hospital to Home: 10 Questions to Ask at Your First Breastfeeding Clinic Visit
Breastfeeding Clinic Visit Questions
Your first breastfeeding clinic visit can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re sleep-deprived, in pain, or worried about how feeding is going. Knowing which questions to ask helps you feel more empowered and ensures you get the most from your appointment.
Pretoria has several excellent breastfeeding clinics, baby clinics, lactation consultants, and feeding specialists. Each one offers something slightly different, but all can help you assess feeding effectively, reduce pain, and give you reassurance.
Below are the 10 most important questions to ask — plus full Pretoria contact information so you can book the right clinic quickly.
1. Can You Watch a Full Feed From Start to Finish?
This is crucial because your consultant can only assess issues accurately if they see an entire feed.
Pretoria Clinics That Do Full Feed Assessments
All Things Breastfeeding
WhatsApp: +27 79 886 8943
https://allthingsbreastfeeding.co.za
Parentwood Wilgers
+27 84 581 6567
https://parentwood.co.za
Sr Melanie (Pretoria East)
+27 76 041 1415
srmelanieclinic@gmail.com
2. Is My Baby Latching Deeply Enough?
A deep latch prevents pain and ensures good milk transfer.
Pretoria Latch Specialists
All Things Breastfeeding – +27 79 886 8943
Mother’s Coach – +27 83 457 6494
Sr Melanie – +27 76 041 1415
3. How Can I Reduce Pain During Feeds?
Pain is a sign that something needs adjusting.
Consultants for Pain Support
Sr Melanie – Baby & Breastfeeding Clinic
+27 76 041 1415
All Things Breastfeeding
+27 79 886 8943
4. How Much Milk Is My Baby Getting? (Weighted Feed)
Weighted feeds give instant clarity.
Pretoria Clinics Offering Weighted Feeds
Parentwood Wilgers – +27 84 581 6567
Life Wilgers Baby Clinic – +27 12 807 8100
Life Unitas Baby Clinic – +27 12 677 8000
5. Is My Supply Normal for My Baby’s Age?
Most supply concerns come from misunderstanding newborn behaviour.
Supply Assessment Contacts
Mother’s Coach – +27 83 457 6494
All Things Breastfeeding – +27 79 886 8943
6. Is My Pumping Flange Size Correct?
Most moms use the wrong size, causing pain + low output.
Pretoria Pump-Fitting Experts
All Things Breastfeeding – +27 79 886 8943
La Leche League Pretoria (Free guidance) – +27 82 457 8931
7. Does My Baby Have Signs of Oral Restrictions? (Tongue Tie)
Only trained feeding specialists can assess oral function correctly.
Tongue-Tie Evaluation Specialists
Mother’s Coach – +27 83 457 6494
Sr Melanie – +27 76 041 1415
8. Do I Need to Wake My Baby for Feeds?
Depends on weight gain, jaundice, age, and transfer.
Clinics for Feeding Rhythm Advice
Life Unitas Baby Clinic – +27 12 677 8000
Life Wilgers Baby Clinic – +27 12 807 8100
Parentwood Wilgers – +27 84 581 6567
9. How Do I Know Whether My Baby Is Gaining Enough Weight?
Consistent monitoring helps you track progress confidently.
Pretoria Weight-Check Clinics
Parentwood – https://parentwood.co.za
Wilgers Baby Clinic – +27 12 807 8100
Centurion: Irene Baby Wellness Clinic – +27 83 457 1441
10. When Should We Follow Up Again?
Feeding issues usually need more than one session.
Clinics Offering Regular Follow-Ups
All Things Breastfeeding – +27 79 886 8943
Mother’s Coach – +27 83 457 6494
Parentwood – +27 84 581 6567
Breastfeeding Clinic Visit Questions
Your first breastfeeding clinic visit is your chance to get clear answers, reassurance, and a plan. Pretoria has a wide network of skilled, gentle professionals who can guide you every step of the way — from latch and pain issues to reflux, slow weight gain, pumping struggles, and feeding confusion.
Asking the right questions not only empowers you, but also helps your consultant understand exactly what you and your baby need. You deserve confident, supported, pain-free feeding — and Pretoria’s specialists are here to help make that possible.
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