Laura Patterson, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Services
Home visits
Most visits can be accommodated the same day or within 24 hours with telephone support on what to do until my visit. I try to schedule visits during feeding time, so let me know when baby ate last, if you are supplementing or not, and what methods you are using.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
Most families prepare for the birth with weeks of classes, one of which is dedicated to newborn care and feeding. The labour and birth will generally last under 48 hours, but breastfeeding happens every few hours for (hopefully) 6 months or longer. Although breastfeeding is the physiologically normal way to feed human infants, it is both a skill and an art that takes time to get into the rhythm of. You and your baby are learning a new dance, listening and learning each others cues.
Classes will cover:
Benefits of skin to skin contact
Optimizing latching and positioning
How do I know if baby is getting milk?
Normal newborn behavior – feeding cues
How to tell if breastfeeding is going well, and what to do if it’s not.
Private or Group Classes Available. Class length: 3 hours.
Gift Certificates Available
A practical and unique gift for a friend or family member to help them achieve their breastfeeding goals. Available in any denomination.
Common Issues and Complaints
Optimizing latching/positioning including not yet latching babies
Sore nipples and breast pain
Drinking vs. Sucking
Is baby getting enough?
Breast refusal
Low milk supply
Supplementation methods to protect breastfeeding
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation/reduction
Breastfeeding an adopted baby or baby born via surrogate
Mastitis/blocked ducts
Feeding twins
Returning to work outside the home
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