Lactation & Infant Feeding Support
With my training and experience in midwifery, as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and as a mom, I am very aware of how challenging the postpartum period and feeding your newborn can be.
I am so grateful to be able to assist parents in finding their way through this challenging phase.
I know how hard it can be to get out of the house with a newborn so I have several options for visits including, clinic, home, and virtual.
I can help with the following
- breast and/or nipple pain
- milk supply concerns
- latch issues
- feeding positions
- engorgement
- tongue ties
- infant gas/discomfort
- premature infants
- feeding multiples
- lactation aids
- mastitis
- blocked ducts
- nipple blisters
- pumping
- bottle feeding
- safe formula preparation
- breastmilk storage
- introduction to solids foods/baby-led feeding
- breastfeeding and back to work
- inducing lactation
- weaning, and more
Initial Home Visit (1.5hrs)
In Person Initial visit (75-90mins) clinic or home visit
- Health history of both mother and baby, including pregnancy and birth
- Discussion of how I can best support you in your feeding journey and an chance for you fill me in on your challenges and questions
- Baby’s naked weight
- Pre- and post-feeding weights
- Mother’s breasts and nipples
- Infant’s oral anatomy
- Feeding assessment including latch, positions, and more
- A personalized feeding and care plan that aligns with your feeding goals and family needs
- A follow-up visit may be recommended
Follow Up Home Visit (1hr)
In person follow up visits (60mins) clinic or home visit
- Assess progress
- Answer questions and address any new concerns
- Reweigh baby and assess baby’s weight gain based on last visit
- Reassess feeding, latch, position, and more
- Pre and post feeding weight for baby
- Revaluate/adjust plan to support needs
Virtual Visit (1hr)
Best suited for prenatal education as well as postpartum questions/concerns where a baby weight is not necessary
- Latch & positions
- Breast care- including mastitis, plugged ducts, blebs, thrush, engorgement and sore nipples
- Low milk supply concerns
- Assistance with breast pumps, nipple shields and other lactation devices
- Breastfeeding or pumping while returning to work
- Weaning
- Prenatal support, and more
Virtual Follow Up (30mins)
Virtual Follow Up Visit (30 mins)
- Assess progress
- Answer questions and address any new concerns
- Reassess feeding, latch, position, and more
- Revaluate/adjust plan to support needs