Services

We offer a variety of services, including pre and post partum visits, and lactation packages. See below for details.

LACTATION FIRST VISIT - 90 MINUTES

Review of your medical, birth and breastfeeding history
Assessment of your nipples and breasts
Observation of feeding at the breast
Assessment of baby’s structure, reflexes and ability to effectively suck
Oral/digital assessment of your baby’s mouth for tethered oral tissues
Weighing your baby before and after breastfeeding to assess milk transfer
Suck training and other therapeutic exercises to help with oral function
Provision of breastfeeding tools (e.g. nipple shields) if needed
Troubleshooting and holistic, compassionate care
Referrals to skilled complementary care providers as needed including: bodyworkers/manual therapists, dentists and ENTs that specialize in helping babies with ties, acupuncturists/herbalists
Comprehensive written care plan
Recordkeeping and report to your medical care provider

LACTATION FOLLOW UP VISITS - 60 MINUTES

Review of progress since last visit
Continued assistance with latch and breast comfort
Weighing your baby before and after breastfeeding
Re-evaluation of baby’s oral function
(If applicable) Post-revision stretches and exercises specific to your baby to help strengthen ability to latch and nurse effectively
Troubleshooting
Written care plan
Recordkeeping and medical report

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING PLANNING - 90 MINUTES
Get off to the best start possible for you and your baby by booking a prenatal visit. At this visit, I will review your medical history and any prior birth and breastfeeding journeys; examine your breasts and nipples for any structural issues that may affect breastfeeding; demonstrate and practice breastfeeding positions; discuss birth plans and how they may affect breastfeeding; discuss how to prevent low milk supply; discuss what is normal regarding breastmilk production, infant care, and sleep; go over back to work plans and need/timing for pumping and introduction of bottles; how to use a bottle in a breastfeeding supportive way; flange size fittings and pump assistance. Prenatal sessions are customizable - we will focus on what YOU want to know!

FOR CASH PAY CLIENTS ONLY:

PACKAGE DEALS
Total care package: Most lactation issues require at least 3 visits to resolve. Plan ahead and save money by booking this 3 pack. Includes 1 initial and 2 follow up visits, total visit time 3.5 hours
Great start package: Pregnant? Book this prenatal/postnatal package and get off to the best start possible for you and your baby! Includes 1 prenatal visit, 1 initial consultation post partum, and 1 follow up visit post partum, total visit time 3.5 hours.

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