LACTATION CONSULTATIONS (IN-HOME & OFFICE)

It's so important to become educated on the foundations of breastfeeding BEFORE you actually start feeding your baby. Learn the basics of breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home from our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and get all of your questions answered. If you are in South New Jersey, Philadelphia or the Greater Philadelphia area, we will come to you! Breastfeeding support topics Include:

• Positions & Latch
• Comfort & Attachment 
• How to know if baby is getting enough milk
• Initiation & Maintenance of Supply
• Troubleshooting Common Challenges
• Hand Expression & Pumping 
• Paced Bottle Feeding and more! 
• Educational Resources 

You just gave birth to your new little one, congratulations! Breastfeeding a newborn can feel overwhelming. There are often many uncertain feelings as you begin your journey into parenthood. Feeding doesn't have to be stressful and it should not be painful. Get next day help from our Lactation Consultant. During your New Baby visit we will (when applicable):

• Discuss latch, positioning, hunger cues
• Weighted feed to asses milk transfer
• Address under/oversupply, supplementation
• Assess breasts for pain, plugged ducts and infant oral function
• Hand expression and pumping
• Use of feeding tools such as SNS, syringe, nipple shield and bottles
• Create a plan to address concerns and routine
• Follow up 30 minute phone call

Breastfeeding has been going great, but now an issue has come up and you need some guidance. Our Lactation Consultant can help you with those challenges. You might need help figuring out :

• Plugged ducts 
• mastitis
• over supply
• supply going down
• pain 
• weaning
• night weaning (9+ months)
• pumping 
• starting solids
• combination of breast and bottle feeding

Preparing to leave your baby to go back to work or school can seem like a daunting task, it doesn't have to be! Our Lactation Consultant can help you with an individualized plan that works for your family. We will discuss:

• Pumping, flange fitting, and storing milk
• Paced Bottle Feeding
• Your rights as an employee
• Other caregivers
• Maintaining and increasing milk supply
• Troubleshooting bottle refusal
• Follow up 30 minute phone call

Breastfeeding is natural, but many new parents still face challenges in the early days and weeks. We’re here to help you get started with ease, comfort, and confidence. Understanding what to expect, how everything works together, and how to navigate common challenges can make a big difference in your breastfeeding journey.

Our Breastfeeding Basics Class is led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) trained in clinical care and expert lactation support. Bring your partner or support person, along with your questions, and leave feeling prepared and confident to feed your new baby.

• Breastfeeding initiation
• Latching your newborn
• Normal infant behavior 
• Milk production and supply
• Supply Issues/ Infant feeding cues 
• Boosting Supply when needed