SERVICES

Refills
Medical Equipment
Diabetic Shoes and Supplies
Support Hose and
Compression Garments
Mastectomy Supplies
Compounding
Ostomy/Urological Supplies
Respiratory Therapy
For New Moms

CONTACT:
Beth Johnson LPN
Lactation Consultant
bethjohnson@kilgoresrx.com
Office: 573-447-4444


"I thought nursing was supposed to hurt until a friend told me about Kilgore's lactation consultants." ~Katie

"After such an easy pregnancy and delivery, having breastfeeding problems was a big surprise, but Patt was right there with me offering support and loving guidance. I truly could not have made it through without her." ~Ann

"Our labor, delivery, and first feedings were everything we had envisioned. We couldn't imagine going through such an intense time without Kilgore's." ~Sarah and Josh



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FOR NEW MOMS

Free, Private Lactation Consulting
at Kilgore's Medical Pharmacy on
Chapel Hill

Large Selection of Breastfeeding Supplies:
In stock, including Hygeia and Medela pumps for
Sale or Rent
Nursing Bra Fitting and Sales

A Great Selection of Baby Supplies:
Woombies in newborn and big baby sizes,
flannel wipes, diaper sprayers, detergent,
organic disposable and cotton liners, travel
packs, odor remover, wet bags and bottom
sprays. Bum Genuis, Flip and Econobum
Cloth Diapers in snap and velcro choices.









Breastfeeding Questions
and Answers



Q: If the baby is off the breast for a few days or weeks, should the mother restart breastfeeding because the milk sours?
A: The milk is as good as it ever was. Breast milk in
the breast is not milk or formula in a bottle.

Q: Does a mother whose breasts do not seem full have little milk in the breast?
A: Breasts do not have to feel full to produce plenty of milk. It is normal that a breastfeeding woman's breasts feel less full as her body adjusts to her baby's milk intake. This can happen suddenly and may occur as early as two weeks after birth or even earlier. The breast is never "empty" and also produces milk as the baby nurses. Is the baby getting milk from the breast? That's what's important, not how full the breast feels.
Q: If a mother has surgery, does she have to wait a day before restarting nursing?
A: The mother can breastfeed immediately after surgery, as soon as she is awake and up to it. Neither the medications used during anesthesia, nor pain medications nor antibiotics used after surgery require the mother to interrupt breastfeeding, except under exceptional circumstances. Enlightened hospitals will accommodate breastfeeding mothers and babies when either the mother or the baby needs to be admitted to the hospital, so that breastfeeding can continue. Many rules that restrict breastfeeding are more for the convenience of staff than for the benefit of mothers and babies.

Q: Should babies need to know how to take a bottle?
A: Though many mothers decide to introduce a bottle for various reasons, there is no reason a baby must learn how to use one. Indeed, there is no great advantage in a baby's taking a bottle. Since Canadian women are supposed to receive 52 weeks maternity leave, the baby can start eating solids around 6 months, well before the mother goes back to her outside work. The baby can even take fluids or solids that are quite liquid off a spoon. At about 6 months of age, the baby can start learning how to drink from a cup, and though it may take several weeks for him to learn to use it efficiently, he will learn. If the mother is going to introduce a bottle, it is better she wait until the baby has been nursing well for 4-6 weeks, and then give the bottle only occasionally. Sometimes, however, babies who take the bottle well at 6 weeks, refuse it at 3 or 4 months even if they have been getting bottles regularly (smart babies). Do not worry, and proceed as above with solids and spoon. Giving a bottle when breastfeeding is not going well is not a good idea and usually makes the breastfeeding even more difficult. For your sake and the baby's do not try to "starve the baby into submission". Get help.