A GP guide to breastfeeding complications
When breastfeeding problems occur, it is not uncommon for a maternal child health nurse or lactation consultant to refer the mother to her GP ‘for a script’ — whether it be to treat ‘nipple thrush’ or for a galactagogue to increase milk supply.
GPs are well placed to address breastfeeding challenges. Unfortunately, however, breastfeeding medicine is not a topic that is explored in great depth during medical school or GP training.