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Lactation Consultation

Our company offers the following lactation services:

Virtual or In-home

Prenatal or Postpartum

We are here to help you navigate the challenges that are sometimes associated with breastfeeding.

Initial situation assessments are free and available by telephone or video. This entails assessing what your needs are and how we can be of service to you. Follow the link below to determine if your lactation care can be covered by insurance.

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We educate expectant and new mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning techniques, and what to expect in the early days of feeding. We provided by prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education.
We assess the baby's latch, ensure it’s effective, and offer hands-on guidance to improve it if needed.
We can provide tips, techniques, and personalized advice to regulate milk production, whether the concern is low milk supply or oversupply.
We address issues like sore nipples, engorgement, or mastitis and provide solutions to alleviate pain.
We offer education on how to properly use breast pumps, store expressed milk, and create a feeding routine that supports both breastfeeding and pumping.
We provide tailored advice to help meet the baby’s unique nutritional needs for mothers of premature babies or infants with medical conditions.
We provide encouragement, reassurance, and coping strategies.

Key Responsibilities and Services:

Collaborate with healthcare providers, community leaders, and stakeholders to design maternal and newborn health programs. These programs focus on improving outcomes such as safe childbirth, postpartum care, and successful breastfeeding.
Incorporate lactation education and breastfeeding support into broader maternal and newborn health initiatives. This can include training healthcare staff/community health workers on lactation care and organizing breastfeeding support groups within the community.
Act as a liaison between medical professionals, including doctors and midwives, to promote best practices in breastfeeding and newborn care.
Engage with community members to understand specific needs and barriers while developing targeted strategies to overcome obstacles such as lack of resources and access to lactation consultants.
Ensure that maternal and newborn health programs are culturally sensitive and tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Design interventions for populations at higher risk of poor maternal and newborn outcomes, such as low-income families, teen mothers, or mothers with medical conditions.

Focus on increasing access to prenatal care, safe birthing practices, and postnatal support, including breastfeeding education.
Track the progress of community projects by setting measurable goals and assessing outcomes related to maternal and newborn health. This includes breastfeeding success rates, maternal recovery, and infant growth metrics.

Community Project Consultation

We help focus on designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that improve maternal and newborn health, with a specific emphasis on breastfeeding and lactation support. We work on projects aimed at enhancing healthcare services, education, and resources for mothers and newborns within a community or public health setting. Our work helps to close gaps in maternal and newborn healthcare, fostering healthier communities through evidence-based practices and support systems that promote breastfeeding, maternal wellness, and newborn care. By empowering mothers, families, and healthcare providers, they create sustainable improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes.

Prenatal & Postpartum Newborn Education

Prenatal and Postpartum Education involves structured programs designed to prepare expecting and new parents for the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of childbirth, newborn care, and postpartum recovery. These programs offer essential information to help families navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and the transition into parenthood confidently. Below is an overview of what each phase typically covers:

Postpartum Education

Postpartum education focuses on the recovery and well-being of both mother and baby after childbirth, addressing the challenges of the "fourth trimester."

Postpartum body changes: Information on common physical changes after birth (bleeding, breast engorgement, perineal healing, or C-section recovery).

Pelvic floor exercises: Techniques to strengthen the pelvic floor and improve recovery after vaginal birth.

Postpartum checkups: Emphasizing the importance of follow-up care to monitor healing and overall health.
Continuing breastfeeding: Ongoing support for breastfeeding mothers, addressing issues such as low milk supply, sore nipples, or baby’s weight gain.

Weaning: Guidance on how to gradually wean the baby when the time comes.
Infant sleep: Establishing a sleep routine and understanding normal newborn sleep patterns.

Growth and development: Monitoring milestones in physical growth, cognitive development, and social interaction.

Immunizations: Information about vaccinations and keeping up with pediatric checkups.
Postpartum emotions: Discussion of the emotional challenges faced by new mothers, including "baby blues," anxiety, and postpartum depression.

Mental health resources: Connecting parents with mental health professionals, support groups, or counseling services if needed.
Time management: Strategies to manage the demands of a newborn, prioritize rest, and seek support from family and friends.

Partner and family involvement: Encouraging family members to share caregiving duties, which can help prevent burnout and promote bonding.
Addressing how relationships with partners, family members, or other children may shift after the birth of a baby.

Offering communication tips to maintain a healthy relationship with a partner during the postpartum period.
Education on formula feeding, including how to prepare, store, and feed formula safely, if breastfeeding is not possible or desired.

Combination feeding: Balancing breastfeeding and formula feeding when necessary.

Group or Individual Sessions:

Prenatal and postpartum education can be delivered through various formats:

Group classes: These are often available at hospitals, birth centers, or community centers and provide an opportunity for expectant or new parents to share experiences and build a support network.
One-on-one education: Personalized sessions, either in person or virtually, tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the mother or family.
Online courses: For parents who prefer or need flexible learning options, many organizations offer virtual prenatal and postpartum education resources.

Overall Goal:

The goal of prenatal and postpartum education is to empower parents with knowledge, build confidence in their ability to care for their newborn, and ensure a smooth, healthy transition through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. These programs promote better health outcomes for both the mother and baby and foster a positive and supportive family dynamic.

Prenatal Education

Prenatal education focuses on the period leading up to childbirth, helping expectant parents prepare for labor, delivery, and newborn care.

Nutrition: Guidance on a healthy prenatal diet, essential nutrients (e.g., folic acid, iron, calcium), and appropriate weight gain.

Exercise: Safe pregnancy exercises to maintain fitness and reduce discomforts like back pain or swelling.

Prenatal checkups: Information on routine medical appointments, screenings, and tests to monitor both the mother’s and baby’s health.

Emotional well-being: Addressing common emotional challenges, including mood swings and prenatal anxiety.
Labor and delivery: Detailed explanations of the stages of labor (early labor, active labor, transition, delivery) and what to expect during each phase.

Pain management options: Natural pain relief techniques (breathing, positioning, relaxation) and medical interventions like epidurals or medications.

Birth plans: Guidance on creating a birth plan that aligns with the parents' preferences regarding medical interventions, birthing positions, and environment.

Cesarean delivery: Information on when a C-section may be necessary and what the procedure involves.
Breastfeeding techniques: Education on how to position the baby for an effective latch and establish a healthy breastfeeding routine.

Benefits of breastfeeding: Detailed discussion on the nutritional and immunological benefits for both baby and mother.

Pumping: How to use a breast pump, storing breast milk, and introducing expressed milk.
Basic newborn needs: Covering essentials such as feeding, diapering, bathing, and understanding baby cues (hunger, sleep, and discomfort).

Infant safety: Safe sleep practices (such as placing babies on their backs), proper swaddling, and baby-proofing the home.
Educating birth partners on how to provide emotional and physical support during labor, including massage techniques, encouraging movement, and helping with breathing exercises.

Addressing the role of doulas or additional support persons.
Recognizing signs of pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes) and when to seek medical help.

Understanding the risks and possible interventions in case of labor emergencies.

How we can help

Breastfeeding Education

We educate expectant and new mothers on the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning techniques, and what to expect in the early days of feeding. We provided by prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding education.

Pain Management

We address issues like sore nipples, engorgement, or mastitis and provide solutions to alleviate pain.

Breastfeeding Education

Pumping & Milk Storage Guidance

We offer education on how to properly use breast pumps, store expressed milk, and create a feeding routine that supports both breastfeeding and pumping.

Latching Assistance

We assess the baby's latch, ensure it’s effective, and offer hands-on guidance to improve it if needed.

Milk Supply Issues

We can provide tips, techniques, and personalized advice to regulate milk production, whether the concern is low milk supply or oversupply.

Breastfeeding Education

Specialized Support for Preterm or Special Needs Infants

We provide tailored advice to help meet the baby’s unique nutritional needs for mothers of premature babies or infants with medical conditions.

Breastfeeding Education

Emotional Support

Breastfeeding Education

We provide encouragement, reassurance, and coping strategies.