Lactation Services When You Need Them Most
You may benefit from support if:
Feedings feel difficult, inconsistent, or take longer than expected
Your baby struggles to latch or stay latched
You are preparing for or recovering from tongue-tie treatment
You would like guidance with bottle feeding or transitions
Lactation & Infant
Feeding Support
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Services
Our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) provides personalized guidance for families navigating breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and early feeding development.
What We Offer
Breastfeeding Support
Personalized consultations designed to help establish comfortable and effective breastfeeding.
Support may include:
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Latch and positioning guidance
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Support for nipple pain or breastfeeding discomfort
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Milk supply concerns (low supply or oversupply)
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Engorgement and plugged ducts
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Breastfeeding education and confidence building
Comprehensive feeding assessments to identify and address feeding challenges in infants.
Evaluations may include:
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Assessment of feeding efficiency and coordination
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Bottle feeding guidance and paced feeding techniques
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Combination feeding strategies (breast and bottle)
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Support for infants experiencing feeding difficulties or slow weight gain
Infant Feeding Evaluations
Pumping &
Milk Management
Guidance for mothers who are pumping or transitioning between breastfeeding and bottle feeding.
Support may include:
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Breast pump setup and flange fitting
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Exclusive pumping support
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Milk storage and handling guidance
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Feeding plans for returning to work
Weaning &
Feeding Transitions
Support for families navigating feeding changes as babies grow.
Support may include:
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Gradual weaning strategies
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Transitioning from breastfeeding or bottle feeding
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Guidance during early feeding milestones
Collaborative
Feeding Care
Infant feeding challenges can involve multiple factors including oral function, coordination, and developmental patterns.
Our center takes a collaborative approach to care and may work closely with:
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Pediatric dentists
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Pediatricians
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Speech-language pathologists
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Occupational or feeding therapists
This interdisciplinary approach helps ensure that infants receive the most appropriate support for their individual needs.
Infant Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle hands-on technique that may help support infants experiencing tension patterns that can affect feeding and comfort.
Using light touch, this therapy aims to help release areas of tension and support improved mobility and coordination in the body.
Support may include:
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Gentle bodywork to support feeding coordination
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Support for infants experiencing latch difficulties
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Assistance with tension patterns following birth interventions
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Post-frenectomy bodywork to support improved oral mobility
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Support for infant comfort and relaxation
Tongue-Tie & Oral Function Feeding Support
Some feeding challenges may be related to restricted oral mobility or oral function concerns, such as tongue-tie or lip-tie.
Our team provides feeding evaluations and ongoing support for infants experiencing feeding difficulties related to oral function.
When appropriate, we collaborate closely with pediatric dental providers to ensure infants receive comprehensive care addressing both feeding function and oral development.
Support may include:
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Infant oral function assessments related to feeding
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Feeding evaluations for infants with suspected tongue-tie or lip-tie
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Pre-frenectomy feeding consultations
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Post-frenectomy feeding support
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Guidance on oral exercises and feeding coordination
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Monitoring feeding progress following treatment
