LACTATION COUNSELING
A complimentary phone consultation prior to hiring my services.
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Complete a health & birth history
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Visual examination of mother & baby's anatomy.
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Observe a feeding.
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Make recommendations to mother to assist in improvements, as needed.
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Write a comprehensive care plan with mother to set her & baby up for success.
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​Services
Include, but are not limited to the following:
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Milk supply concerns
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Nipple pain or breast pain
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Difficulty latching "latch issues"
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Slow weight gain
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Pumping and storing milk
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Weaning
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Pre-term and near-term babies
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Adopted babies
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Multiples
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Feeding “constantly” or “for a long time”
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Using bottles, and you want to get rid of them
CONTACT ME FOR PRICING
DOULA SERVICES
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A complimentary consultation with you and your birth companion.
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A visit to meet your medical provider, as well as any friends/family attending the birth.
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(2) prenatal visits to discuss goals and wishes for the birth, hopes, and concerns you may have, and plan how we can best work together to create a positive birth experience.
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Constant phone and email availability for any questions or concerns.
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On call availability from 37 weeks-42 weeks (If you go into labor prior to 37 weeks, I will make every possible effort to be there. However, if I cannot attend, a backup doula will be recommended and/or provided.
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Continuous support during labor and delivery. I will provide several comfort measures, including touch techniques (effleurage, counter pressure, double hip squeeze, kneading massage), relaxation techniques and vocalization, warm and cold methods, along with verbal encouragement. I will be your primary support person or assist your partner in supporting you.
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Accompany you for at least 2 hours after birth to help establish breastfeeding and any other assistance you may need.
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2 postpartum visits (1 day and 1 week as desired by the client) to discuss your birth experience and help with any other needed adjustments.
