Breastfeeding Support

Helping to establish a nourishing bond

Lactation Consultation is perfect for new moms who are seeking in-person assistance with breastfeeding. Basic breastfeeding consultations are done in the privacy of your own home or my office and can be scheduled at a time that is convenient for you.

Camilla is a Certified Lactation Counselor with the American Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. She offers hands-on support and education that encourages early initiation and increased duration of breastfeeding with your newborns.

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Initial Visit (1.5 – 2 hours) includes:

  • Review of maternal and infant health history, birth and breastfeeding experience to date

  • Physical assessment including mother’s breasts and baby’s oral and structural anatomy

  • Weight check for baby

  • Observation, assessment and hands-on assistance while feeding

  • A personalized and detailed breastfeeding care plan

  • A report to the mother’s physician and/or baby’s pediatrician, in some cases

  • Two weeks of follow-up care via text, email and/or phone as related to initial issue

 

Breastfeeding consulations forms available for download here

Follow-up Visits (45 min – 1 hour)

may be necessary/desired. These include:

  • Assessment of progress

  • Weight check for baby

  • Re-evaluation and updating of care plan

  • A report to the mother’s physician and/or baby’s pediatrician, in some cases

  • Two weeks of follow-up care via text, email and/or phone

 

Lactation Consultation

$125 first visit / $100 each additional visits

Services include:

  • Assessment of positioning and latch.

  • Gauge adequate milk transfer.

  • Calculate if baby is gaining weight appropriately.

  • Troubleshooting of breastfeeding or pumping issues.

Assistance with common issues that may arise such as:

  • Suggestions and techniques to alleviate sore nipples.

  • Show you when your baby is latched and feeding well.

  • Suggestions for how to achieve an abundant milk supply.

  • Address any breastfeeding concerns.

  • Following your consultation you will receive a copy of the lactation report, notes from your visit, and any recommendations or resources to help you at home.

In addition to offering basic breastfeeding support, I can help with:

 

  • Positioning and latch problems that may be contributing to pain or milk transfer issues

  • Sore or damaged nipples before, during and/or after a feed

  • Engorgement discomfort and subsequent latch challenges

  • Infant weight loss or slow gain

  • Sleepy babies

  • Babies who seem fussy all the time

  • Blocked ducts and/or Mastitis

  • Feeding with a history of breast surgery

  • Large, flat or inverted nipples

  • Low milk supply

  • Overactive let-down and/or fast flow

  • Thrush

  • Feeding challenges due to gestational age at birth

  • Tongue restriction/Tongue-tie

  • Breastfeeding multiples

  • Pumping

  • Bottle refusal

  • Returning to work