No two families are alike, and no two children are alike either. Every session is personalized, targeted to your goals, and non-judgmental — a safe space for all moms from all walks of life.
Your first session is dedicated to assessing your current situation and building a plan around your specific needs and goals.
Everyone carries preconceived notions from past feeding experiences. I'll work with you to identify and work through yours.
For All Momkind is just that — a safe space for all moms, from all walks of life, to seek inclusive, unbiased lactation care.
Knowledge is power. After your baby's birth, the amount of information you receive in the hospital can be overwhelming. A prenatal session gives you the chance to build breastfeeding knowledge before baby arrives — specific to you and your family, and geared toward what to expect around your baby's nutritional needs in the first days.
Moms reach out to a lactation consultant after baby arrives for all kinds of reasons: difficulty or painful latching, concerns about weight gain or milk supply, suspected tongue or lip tie, multiples, prematurity, significant medical history, breast refusal — or just for reassurance that all is going well.
The initial consult includes an in-depth health history for mom and a birth/feeding history for baby, a breast/nipple exam, an infant oral exam, observation of a feeding or pumping session with interventions as needed, and coordination of care with your obstetrician and/or your baby's pediatrician.
Telehealth has grown in popularity, and a lot can be accomplished in an online visit: discussing feeding topics, observing a feed or pumping session, assessing the breasts and nipples as needed, and building an individualized plan. Some things are better handled in person — during a telehealth visit I can usually help you figure out whether follow-up should stay virtual or move in-home.
These visits are for established clients with an ongoing need for support. One visit can accomplish a lot, but some issues need continued care — and these visits also cover new topics as they arise, like returning to work, starting solids, pumping, and weaning.