Initial Postpartum Consultation
Baby has arrived……but maybe things aren’t going like you envisioned. A postpartum visit can help with a variety of challenges.
Painful Nursing: If you are experiencing nipple pain, soreness, or damage.
Latch and Positioning Issues: If your baby is having trouble latching or if you are struggling to find a comfortable feeding position.
Milk Supply Concerns: Assistance with low supply, oversupply, engorgement, or plugged ducts.
Baby’s Weight and Health: If your baby is not gaining weight properly, is experiencing jaundice, or is frequently falling asleep at the breast.
Baby is not staying awake to take a full feeding or feeding for long lengths (over 45 minutes)
Cluster feeding lasting longer than a few days/short intervals between feeds
Suspected oral dysfunction, like possible tongue tie or lip tie
Suspected food intolerance issues
Complex Situations: Specialized support for feeding multiples, premature infants, or babies with medical needs.
Reflux or spit up that seems more than "just normal baby spit-up"
Pumping and Returning to Work: Guidance on pump selection, proper flange sizing, and establishing a milk storage plan TSA guidelines and breastmilk, preparation for travel with breastmilk
Prenatal Education: Preparation and education before your baby arrives.
Reassurance!! Gain confidence and be assured the feeding plan you are using is working!
Reach your feeding goals at every step in the process.
An in-person consultation will help you gain the tools you need to meet your infant feeding goals and outcomes from the comfort of your own home.
This 90 minute consultation includes a weighted feed with position and latch assessment. Assessment of the infant oral anatomy and structural assessment of the breast are included. A plan of care is given to assist in obtaining the desired outcome as well as notes sent to your health care team, including pediatrician and any other relevant team members.
The advantage of an in- home consultation is you will be in your normal feeding environment, using your chairs & pillows. No need to leave the house or the comfort of your pj’s!
Each consultation includes two weeks of follow-up assistance with your care plan via our secure messaging system.
Follow-ups are scheduled in an as needed basis.
