Lactation and Infant Feeding Support
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL VISITS AVAILABLEAccepting major commercial and Medicaid OHP insurance plans.Common breast and chest feeding challenges…
Complex medical history
Breast augmentation, reduction, or trauma, PCOS or other hormonal disorders, hypertension/preeclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage are just a few maternal health conditions that may affect lactation. With a media and text library at our disposable, we’ll find an individualized path forward.
A fear of low milk supply is one of the leading reasons for early weaning, and oversupply can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. In many cases, there are straightforward approaches to help.
Combination feeding and pumping
Painful latch
Combination feeding can include any combination of direct nursing, pumping, and supplementing with donor milk or formula. Including a flange fit and guidance on your baby’s daily milk intake. Let’s create a routine that feels sustainable!
It can be hard to figure out whether latch discomfort is your body getting used to the increase in nipple stimulation or something more. Pain is a good indicator that adjustments need to be made. We want a comfortable latch!
Supply concerns
Suspected infant oral restrictions
Clogged ducts
Tongue-ties are becoming a common household topic for new families. Assessing your baby will always be paired with referrals to appropriate specialists and education on various remedial options, to support informed decision-making, when an oral restriction is suspected.
Over-supply, nipple blebs, or insufficient emptying of the breasts can all lead to clogged ducts. There are simple remedies to help alleviate this discomfort and avoid progression to mastitis.
*When visits are not available same-day, I'm often able to schedule within 24 hours.
What to expect from your initial visit
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Traditional Birth Services is a mobile practice; most commonly, first visits are done in-home, with travel fees charged prior to visits beyond a 30 mile-radius of Springfield, OR. Occasionally, virtual visits are possible. Contact me for more information.
Health History
It’s important to consider the whole picture when looking at breast and chest feeding difficulties. Together, we will go over both your and your baby’s health histories to aid the problem-solving process.
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Assessment
I use a combination of different assessment strategies when needed. This can include a breast assessment for you or an oral-anatomy and feeding-skills assessment for your baby. We’ll also take a look at what a typical nursing session is like, using a pediatric scale to note milk transfer.
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Customized plan
Before the end of our visit, we’ll create a plan that supports your goals and feels sustainable. Feeding your baby is a unique and personal experience, and there truly is no one-size-fits-all solution.
For convenience, please feel free to request a visit online using my SimplePractice website. 