Essential Lactation

“Your worth is not measured in ounces”

Common reasons to seek lactation support:

  • Breastfeeding/chestfeeding pain or damaged nipples

  • Need for a nipple shield or difficulty feeding baby directly at the breast

  • Worry that baby is not getting enough or needing to supplement baby with expressed breast milk or formula

  • Tongue/lip tie concerns.

  • Fussy baby, lots of spit up or gassy baby

  • Everything seems ok, but still have a lot of questions about feeding baby

  • Struggling with the decision to breastfeed/chestfeed and want to talk about your options

  • Pumping or preparing to go back to work

  • Bottle feeding questions

  • Plugged ducts, milk blebs, or mastitis

  • Teething, biting, or weaning baby

  • Prenatally, to learn about lactation basics, ask personal questions, and establish a support team

  • Inducing lactation

Lactation Consultation Services

Prenatal

Typically done between 35-38 weeks gestation (but can be done at any time before delivery), this visit offers general information about lactation and infant feeding to help you and your baby get off to a wonderful start. There will be lots of time to address personal questions and concerns, as well as an opportunity to establish a support team.

Postpartum

This visit can take place anytime while you are breast/chestfeeding your baby. I address any lactation concerns and provide support for all types of infant feeding. I teach how to achieve a deep latch to eliminate nipple pain and improve baby’s efficiency. I evaluate for any tongue tie issues, wean off a nipple shield, help with understanding milk supply. I teach you how to know your baby is getting enough through before and after feeding weights. I can also answer questions related to any other lactation challenges.

No specific concerns, just want reassurance? I can help with that too!

Pumping and/or Back to Work

Going back to work is a necessity for most families these days. For lactating parents, that requires pumping, bottles and worries about maintaining milk supply. In this visit, I help parents set a plan as they go back to work and help them achieve their feeding goals.

Are you looking for guidance around pumping? Do you need flange fitting help? I also see clients that pump for other reasons as well.