Lactation Consults
All lactation visits are flexible to accommodate for your individual needs — you can expect these to occur at your initial visit:
infant and maternal medical history
infant oral assessment
breast exam (if needed)
assessment of feeding
pre and post feed infant weight check (if desired)
collaboration with your and your baby’s care team
I approach each visit with the understanding that every family has different needs and that you will determine the best path forward for you and your baby’s feeding experience. We’ll work together to set a plan that supports those goals.
Check with your insurance provider to learn what’s required for your visit to be covered:
Whether looking for prenatal breastfeeding education (highly recommend!), support in the early days postpartum or at any point in your bodyfeeding journey, I’d love to collaborate and support you on your way to meeting your goals.
Common reasons to seek lactation support…
Painful latch
It can be hard to discern whether latch discomfort is your body getting used to the increase in nipple stimuli or something more. Pain is a good indicator that adjustments need to be made.
Suspected infant oral restrictions
Tongue-ties are becoming a common household topic for new families. Assessing oral restrictions will always be paired with education on various remedial options to support informed decision making when a tongue-tie is suspected.
Supply concerns
Perceived low milk supply is one of the leading reasons for early weaning, and over-supply can lead to a host of uncomfortable consequences.
Combination feeding
Each family is unique, and sometimes combination feeding is necessary or desired. This can include nursing, pumping, the use of donor milk, or formula, and any combination therein. There is no right way to feed your baby.
Complex medical history
Breast augmentation, reduction or trauma, PCOS or other hormonal disorders, hypertension/preeclampsia and postpartum hemhorrage are just a few maternal health conditions that may effect lactation.
Clogged ducts
Over-supply, nipple blebs, or insufficient emptying of the breasts can all lead to clogged ducts. There are remedies to help alleviate this discomfort and avoid the progression to mastitis.
…and so much more.
Working with The Lactation Network I accept these insurance providers, as well as plans utilizing MultiPlan and PNOA.
