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.