Services

​How do I know if I need a home visit?

-Breastfeeding is painful

-Milk supply is a concern

-Sore or bleeding nipples

-Troubles with breastfeeding in the past

-Going back to work

-Infant weight gain is not optimal,
feedings are long, or baby is inconsolable

-You are feeling unsure of yourself or have received mixed advice regarding breastfeeding, the lactation consultant can provide you with evidence based information
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-You need extra loving support

Common reasons to see a lactation consultant:

LOW MILK PRODUCTION
​​PAINFUL BREASTFEEDING
TONGUE TIE, LIP TIE, OR OTHER ANATOMICAL ISSUES
PUMPING AND EXPRESSING MILK
JAUNDICE
RETURNING TO WORK
SLOW INFANT WEIGHT GAIN
BABY TRANSITIONING FROM NICU TO HOME
TWINS/MULTIPLES
RE-LACTATION
CRACKED NIPPLES
BABY FUSSY AT BREAST
REFLUX
SUPPPLEMENTATION
MASTITIS OR THRUSH
PAST BREAST SURGERIES
BREASTFEEDING AN ADOPTED BABY

If there is an issue that I may not be able to help you with, I will refer you to another Lactation Consultant that will be able to assist you. 

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Resources

Paced Bottle Feeding: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY8ct80VqaE
Medications and Breastfeeding: www.toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/lactmed.htm
Tongue Tie/Lip Ties:www.drghaheri.com/
Getting started with Breastfeeding: med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding.html
​Other trusted sites:
 ibconline.ca/ 
kellymom.com/category/bf/
www.breastfeedingbasics.com/
​Podcasts: 
www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/podcast/
www.stitcher.com/podcast/all-things-breastfeeding/all-thing-breastfeeding-podcast
 mariebiancuzzo.com/podcasts/
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