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It is so nice to meet you...
My name is Eileen. I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have been passionately educating & counseling families for over 10 years.
I believe in ethical, nonjudgemental, inclusive care regardless of circumstances, race, ethnicity, gender identity, spiritual or religious beliefs.
If you are reading this, you've probably decided that you need a little help feeding your little one. While breastfeeding is biologically normal, there are many ways to nurture & feed your babies.
So, why work with a lactation consultant?
Seeking lactation health care from an experienced IBCLC can not only result in better feeding outcomes, but also nurtures and supports the postpartum family with a special focus on the mother & baby couplet. Learn more here about working with a lactation consultant.
Whether you are dealing with more common breast/chest feeding issues or more complex lactation and feeding difficulties, I examine the whole picture when creating a plan of care that works for your family.
I practice compassionate, current, evidence-based clinical care and believe in creating a safe, nurturing space for you to learn and feel confident with your new baby.
CLASSES & CONSULTS
virtual lactation care
Getting Ready for Baby
This private 2 hour prenatal breastfeeding prep covers newborn care, what to expect in the early weeks and so much more including..
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normal newborn behavior
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milk supply basics
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positioning and latch
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how to know if my baby getting enough?
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do I need to pump?
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when to get help
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breast health history
Your First Visit
Your initial consultation after birth includes:
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a conversation about your feeding goals
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comprehensive maternal & infant intake
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position & latch assessment
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breast assessment
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functional breast/chest feeding assessment
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milk supply support
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hand expression/pumping & flange fitting
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postpartum recovery guidance
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customized care plan
Follow Up Visits
How is your care plan working?
Follow up visits are designed to make sure your care plan is working for you and your baby.
These visits are used to monitor everyone's overall
well being, baby's weight gain, feeding behaviors, milk supply, nipple & breast health, persistent or new pain and to dive deeper into other areas often impact breastfeeding & lactation wellness.
Pumping, Weaning & Back-to-Work Consults
Questions about your breast pump? Going back to work? Need guidance with weaning?
Pumping consultations are a great way to make sure you are using and cleaning your breast pump correctly, to address breast pain when pumping, flange fitting, return to work strategies, bottle feeding tips, weaning off of your pump, weaning from breastfeeding, breast milk storage & handling and milk supply management.
Get Help With...
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Reflex based feeding for better positioning & deeper latch
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Infant Rhythmic Movement exercises for improved feeding reflexes
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Painful latch, sore & damaged nipples
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Breast pain: engorgement, mastitis, clogged ducts, thrush
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Low milk production
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Overproduction of milk / milk supply down regulation
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SNS: supplemental nursing systems
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Introducing a bottle
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Breast refusal/ Bottle refusal
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Baby weight concerns
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Identifying TOTS: tongue, lip & cheek ties
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Pumping/Flange fitting
- Breastmilk storage
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Nipple shields
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Fussy baby
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Reflux/Colic
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Introducing solids
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Going back to work
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Re-lactation
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Infant sleep concerns
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Using Donor milk
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Safe formula preparation
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Postpartum depression screening & referrals
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Postpartum nutrition & recovery
"Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the comfort and support you provided during one of the most vulnerable and challenging times in our lives. Allowing us to talk out our options with you, always making us feel like what we chose would be the right choice for us."
Hannah M.
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, we are all so grateful for your indespensible help. I felt a huge sense of relief as we were both securely in your care. You are truly amazing at what you do. Gifted at listening to women and working hard to problem solve the very surprisingly complicated task of putting baby to breast. Even though my path was wrought with complications, you always made me feel confident, competent and bonded with my babe."
Rachel S.
"I want to cry, I'm so happy ! I just got off the phone with Eileen and after having horrible pain and just an overall miserable breastfeeding experience, I finally feel like someone knows what I'm going through and will finally be able to heal. She was straight to the point kind and very informative."