Was a lactation consultant successful in helping you and your baby?

The hospital lactation consultant helped me. 6 days isn't too late but go ahead and keep pumping every 2 or 3 hours so you get your supply up. The girl actually told me to wait until it's time for a feeding when she got hungry then call them in the room it's easier to take advice when you are actually feeding the baby. She was bottlefed the 1st day and a half then I nursed her until right before we were going to leave they told me to give a bottle until I had to go to the dr appt 2 days later because her bilirubin was too high... so we did that and it is difficult when you cant nurse right away. It's hard already and that just makes it tougher. The LC that helped me is also a member of the La Leche League International and she came in my room quite a few times before I was able to get my baby to latch on myself. Dont be afraid to let them grab your and put it in babys mouth. thats actually what helped me most is letting her takeover and just watching