Lactation Consultation

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding provides essential nutrition for infants birth to one year and older. However, most breastfeeding mothers and babies (and dads too!) need some instruction and support during this learning period. Don't worry if your struggling, like many things, breastfeeding is not always as easy as it looks.

That's Where We Come In!

We will do our best to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Remember, any amount of breastmilk you feed your infant is a gift of health.

While we strongly encourage moms to breastfeed we also respect each family's feeding decisions. We adivse feeding breast milk only for the first 4 months at which time you wil continue breast milk and begin introducing solid/spoon foods. Starting solid/spoon foods at 4 months is proven to help avoid allergies later in life.
If your breast milk supply is not sufficient, never hesitate to supplement formula. Formula is a healthy, nutritious alternative to breast milk.

We provide in-office feeding evaluations for hands-on help as well as phone support for any questions you may have along your breastfeeding journey.

Please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Some areas we can provide guidance include:

  • Positioning your baby at the breast
  • Latching
  • Caring for your breasts and nipples
  • Assuring adequate nutrition
  • Storing milk
  • Returning to work/school while breastfeeding
  • Traveling and breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding premature babies
  • Managing slow weight gain babies
  • Breastfeeding twins
  • Managing medications while breastfeeding