My breastfeeding education services are designed to empower parents with the knowledge and skills they need for successful breastfeeding. These services include:

• Comprehensive Information: Providing evidence-based information on the benefits of breastfeeding, how to establish and maintain milk supply, and how to handle common challenges.
• Workshops and Classes: Offering group workshops and individual classes tailored to the needs of expectant and new parents.
• Online Resources: Online resources to reinforce learning and provide ongoing support.

Collaborative care involves working closely with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for breastfeeding families. This approach includes:

• Team Coordination: Coordinating care with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare providers to address any medical issues that may affect breastfeeding.
• Referrals and Resources: Providing referrals to specialists such as pediatric dentists, speech therapists, or lactation consultants when additional support is needed.
• Integrated Support: Ensuring that all aspects of a family’s health care plan support breastfeeding goals, from prenatal care through the postpartum period.
• Advocacy: Advocating for policies and practices within healthcare settings that support and promote breastfeeding.

In the 2-hour prenatal consultation, I focus on preparing expectant parents for breastfeeding. This comprehensive session includes:

• Breastfeeding Education: Providing detailed information on the benefits of breastfeeding, how it works, and what to expect in the early days after birth.
• Techniques and Positions: Demonstrating various breastfeeding positions and techniques to help parents find what will be most comfortable and effective.
• Problem Prevention: Discussing common breastfeeding challenges and strategies to prevent or manage issues such as engorgement, latch difficulties, and nipple pain.
• Creating a Plan: Developing a personalized breastfeeding plan tailored to the family’s needs and preferences, including feeding schedules and how to recognize feeding cues.

During the initial postpartum consultation, I aim to support new mothers and their babies in establishing successful breastfeeding practices. This session typically includes:

• Assessment of Latch: Evaluating and improving the baby’s latch to ensure effective breastfeeding and prevent nipple pain.
• Breastfeeding Techniques: Providing hands-on guidance and support for different breastfeeding positions and techniques.
• Addressing Concerns: Answering questions and addressing common issues such as milk supply concerns, sore nipples, and engorgement.
• Emotional Support: Offering encouragement and reassurance during the early postpartum period to help new mothers feel confident and supported.
• Clinical Management:

In clinical management, I provide specialized care to address more complex breastfeeding issues and medical concerns. This service includes:

• Complex Case Management: Working with cases that involve breastfeeding difficulties due to medical conditions in the mother or baby, such as tongue-tie, mastitis, or low milk supply.
• Medical Collaboration: Collaborating with healthcare providers to create comprehensive care plans that address underlying health issues affecting breastfeeding.
• Advanced Lactation Techniques: Utilizing advanced techniques and tools, such as supplemental nursing systems, to support breastfeeding in challenging situations.
• Follow-Up and Monitoring: Regular follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby.