Lactation Education & Support
I’ll help you feed your baby your way, and prepare you to navigate the misinformation.
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Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions
Anatomy exam, review of medical and prenatal history, nipple sizing, pump recommendations & set-up
Breastfeeding basics such as latching, positioning, frequency of feedings
Bottles and paced bottle feeding, pacifiers
Benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby, including improved bonding, enhanced immunity, and lower risk of certain illnesses
Discuss concerns about pain, soreness, feeding, milk supply issues, engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis, low supply
Understand the mechanics of breastfeeding, including latch, positioning, and milk production
Develop a plan for breastfeeding success, including discussing goals, potential challenges, and strategies for overcoming them
Understand the importance of postpartum support and provide resources to access if needed
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Duration: 2 hours
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review medical, prenatal and postnatal history
Discuss goals
Assessment of breast anatomy of mother and oral assessment of baby
Assessment of baby while breastfeeding (and bottle feeding, if needed)
Weighted feeding (weigh, feed baby, weigh to determine transfer amount)
Maintaining a good milk supply
Assessment of pump for good function and use. Establish or adjust pump schedule, if needed
Personalized plan to achieve your personal feeding goals
Consideration of support needed during breastfeeding journey
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Available for established clients only after an initial consultation.
Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review of progress and goals. Adjust plan and offer guidance
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Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions while you adjust for 2 weeks
Review of feeding goals for going back to work
Human milk storage guidance
Maintaining milk supply
Strategies for adjusting to pumping in the workplace
Support, guidance, and review of rights for a workplace that does not have breastfeeding/pumping accommodations
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Duration: 45 minutes
A la carte service for new pump set-up, demonstration, pumping schedule/plan, and nipple sizing for flange fitting
1 Observed pumping session
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Duration: up to 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review medical and prenatal history
Discuss goals
Personalized plan
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Available only after an initial consultation
Duration: up to 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review of progress and goals. Adjust plan and offer guidance
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A la carte, concierge service for periodic weight checks when a follow-up consultation is not recommended
In-home
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Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions
Concerns about anatomy (inverted or flat nipples, dry skin on nipples, etc.), nipple sizing & flange fitting can only be addressed with in-home consultation
Review of medical and prenatal history, pump recommendations & set-up
Breastfeeding basics such as latching, positioning, frequency of feedings
Bottles and paced bottle feeding, pacifiers
Benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby, including improved bonding, enhanced immunity, and lower risk of certain illnesses
Discuss concerns about pain, soreness, feeding, milk supply issues, engorgement, blocked ducts, mastitis, low supply
Understand the mechanics of breastfeeding, including latch, positioning, and milk production
Develop a plan for breastfeeding success, including discussing goals, potential challenges, and strategies for overcoming them
Understand the importance of postpartum support and provide resources to access if needed
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Available only after an initial consultation when baby weight checks are not required
Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review of progress and goals. Adjust plan and offer guidance
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Duration: 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions while you adjust for 2 weeks
Review of feeding goals for going back to work
Human milk storage guidance
Maintaining milk supply
Strategies for adjusting to pumping in the workplace
Support, guidance, and review of rights for a workplace that does not have breastfeeding/pumping accommodations for employees
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Duration: up to 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review medical and prenatal history
Discuss goals
Personalized plan
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Available only after an initial consultation
Duration: up to 1 hour
Email communication for follow-up questions for 1 week after consultation
Review of progress and goals. Adjust plan and offer guidance
