Lactation Services
Lactation Support and Counseling
Private, individualized prenatal and postpartum lactation support from a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC).
My training includes the basic information necessary to promote breastfeeding and to interact in the breastfeeding situation by assisting and encouraging the breastfeeding triad of mother, baby, and support person. Trained in basic anatomy and physiology of lactation, early attachment of the baby, hospital care, support during the postpartum stage, common concerns and solutions, and appliances and apparatuses used in breastfeeding.
$50/hour of support
Assessment of mother and baby experiencing lactation difficulties
Help with latch techniques and finding comfortable positions
Help setting up a “breastfeeding nest” or pumping station
Assistance with sore nipples and healing
Pumping support and education
Paced bottle feeding
Referrals to other professionals when I suspect an issue that is out of my scope of practice.