We can provide support to help your recovery and assist you with the care and feeding of your new baby,
including breastfeeding assistance, bathing, and comfort measures.
If the decision is made to breastfeed, HIV - positive mothers should receive competent and well - informed
breastfeeding assistance from a recognized breastfeeding support organization or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) before and after birth.
Latch, positioning, and
general breastfeeding assistance will be offered by our board certified Lactation Consultants, as well as pre and post feed weight checks upon request.
Expert breastfeeding assistance from an IBCLC, as well as choosing a birth setting that is Baby - Friendly, can help you ensure that breastfeeding gets off to the best start possible.
In addition to being a Licensed Home Birth Midwife, Birth Doula, and Childbirth Educator, she also
offer breastfeeding assistance, parenting coaching and placenta encapsulation services.
Through my work as a Certified Lactation Counselor, I learned of the opportunity to serve women not just
with breastfeeding assistance, but also helping to support them in general during the time after delivery as a Postpartum Doula.
IBCLC An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant possesses the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide
quality breastfeeding assistance to babies and mothers.
This is a great opportunity to
receive breastfeeding assistance, assess weight and health of your newborn, and check in on you (vitals, vaginal / perineal stitches, cesarean scar).
Expert breastfeeding assistance from an IBCLC, or an LLL Leader, as well as choosing a birth setting that is Baby Friendly, can help you ensure that breastfeeding gets off to the best start possible.
In addition to being a Licensed Home Birth Midwife, Birth Doula, and Childbirth Educator, I also
offer breastfeeding assistance and placenta encapsulation services.
* This is a drop - in clinic where moms get immediate, hands - on,
breastfeeding assistance from International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).
The IBLCE has developed the internationally recognized certification standard, and awards credentials to individuals who demonstrate competence in
providing breastfeeding assistance to mothers and children worldwide.
IBCLC is a globally recognised qualification of expertise in
breastfeeding assistance.
We have a Certified Lactation Counselor on staff who also does outpatient education, support, and
breastfeeding assistance.
Breastfeeding assistance from a knowledgeable breastfeeding professional can often correct these problems.
Breastfeeding assistance has been provided to families of all types and sizes, in a wide variety of life situations such as adoptive parents, surrogate parents, LBGTQ parents, single parents, long - term nursing, multiples, incarcerated mothers, prematurity, chronically ill mothers and infants, and many other challenges.
Breastfeeding assistance and even postpartum care in your home are available if you desire them.
Some families may also benefit from
breastfeeding assistance, child care selection help, finding financial resources, parenting classes, help identifying and coping with postpartum depression, dealing with social isolation or new family dynamics, and many other issues.
Home visits can include lessons on positive parenting, proper nutrition, stress management, and child development;
breastfeeding assistance; referral to programs that promote family economic security; and much more.