The myth of breastfeeding being a natural, painless process is well...a myth. Any breastfeeding mom…read morewill tell you that it takes patience and a whole lot of teeth clenching to get over the initial few weeks of tit torture.
While it is common practice in the USA for women to see a lactation consultant when their little babe is born, in France the profession is virtually unknown.
So, before I give my glowing review of Veronique Darmangeat, the only lactation consultant in Paris certified by the IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners), let me first explain what a LC does.
A lactation consultant is specialized in providing support and advice to breastfeeding mothers from a physiological and psychological perspective. She is there to examine the way that the mother and the baby work together during breastfeeding to ensure the most harmonious, productive and painless union for both.
That's why Veronique Darmangeat is a god send. Soft spoken, reassuring, and accommodating, Veronique came out to examine just how well me and my newborn were doing together after weeks of reading forums, speaking with mid-wifes at the PMI and talking to anyone with a boob about how to reduce the pain.
Turns out that the latch was right but that I just needed to hold my boy behind his head to improve his posture while he nursed. It was a minor change, but one that totally saved us both.
After my success story, I have recommended Veronique to other new moms in Paris who have raved about her too. So, if you're a new mom struggling with breastfeeding, do yourself the favor of paying the 60-80E to have a consultation with Veronique because it will totally change your life!
