Lactation Counseling
We will spend time together to discuss breastfeeding - baby hunger cues, skin-to-skin comfort, best latch practices, your comfort while nursing, how much milk a baby needs - whatever support and information you request. Breastfeeding LAT assessment available. Visits are typically 1 to 2 hours. $45/hour
Postpartum Support
I will spend time with you and your new baby to give you the opportunity to focus on your rest and recovery. I will be happy to share baby development information, breastfeeding support, and overall encouragement as you adjust physically and emotionally to parenthood. Take a nap, a shower, a snack while I tend to baby and light chores. Visits are typically 3 to 4 hours. $45/hour
Services
At each visit, let’s customize our time together based on your current needs.
We’ll start each visit with a check-in to determine which of the following supports may best fit your day:
Rest, napping, and self-care
Talking to celebrate and vent about the recent days
Breastfeeding assistance - baby latch, baby feeding cues
Baby development information
Local resources for other services
Assessing your mood, self-care
Taking a walk, getting some fresh air
Discussions about sleep, routines
Conversation about relationships with partner, friends, family
A break from holding and changing the baby
Nurturing with a healthy snack
Help with light chores (laundry, dishes)
Positive affirmations and encouragement
Time with other child/children
Talking about your birth experience
Shower or bath
Guidance about sibling bonding
Information about newborn care
