Feeding Support
Body or bottle, support tailored to your family.
In-Home Private Prenatal
Feeding Class
3rd trimester
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Learn the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, including health advantages and bonding opportunities.
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Discover practical techniques for breastfeeding, including proper latch positioning.
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Gain insights into common challenges and how to overcome them, ensuring smoother breastfeeding experience. - Understand the nutritional needs of breastfeeding mothers and to maintain a healthy diet during this period. - Receive guidance on when and to seek support from lactation consultants and breastfeeding support groups.
Newborn Visit
birth to 4 weeks
In this consult, we'll:
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Assess and adjust latch and positioning
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Oral function and full body assessment of baby
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Address any challenges you/baby are experiencing
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Weight check and weighted feed when needed
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Discuss what to expect with normal newborn behavior
Breastfeeding Difficulties
4+ weeks, as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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Discover the root cause of your challenge
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Review options for solutions, customized to your family’s needs
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Create a plan of care to address the issue
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Follow-up as needed until the issue is resolved
Pumping, Bottle Feeding & Flange Fitting
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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Discuss how and when to introduce pumping and bottlefeeding
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Best practices for using your pump & other gear
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Flange fitting - we’ll pump using different sizes and shapes of flanges & possibly different pumps to find what works best for you
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Review breastmilk storage guidelines & how much milk to store
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Review bottle options for your baby
Bottle Refusal
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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Assess feeding background
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Assess oral function and sucking skills
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Identify factors contributing to refusal
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Create care plan to address root causes of refusal
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Review alternative feeding options while working to introduce or reintroduce bottles
Weaning
as needed
In this consult, we'll:
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Assess weaning readiness of parent and baby
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Review emotional effects of weaning
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Discuss options for weaning plan
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Discuss tools to support the weaning process
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Create a custom plan for weaning when you're ready
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Celebrate your feeding journey!

