Lactation Support

If you are pregnant, have a new baby at home and are experiencing feeding issues, or you just want reassurance in your breastfeeding journey, lactation support is here for you!

As a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Beth can support breastfeeding families by:

• Instructing and guiding mothers (and partners) in optimal feeding positions, latch, frequency and duration of feedings, and parameters for infant output.

• Conducting an assessment of infant and/or mother and devising a plan of care in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations.

• Assessing effective feeding and milk transfer in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations.

• Providing information and anticipatory guidance to families.

• Instructing parents of preterm infants in establishing and maintaining a milk supply.

• Counseling employed breastfeeding mothers regarding selection of a breast pump, maintaining milk supply, and/or breastmilk storage.

• Working collaboratively within the health care team and referring clients to the appropriate health care provider (IBCLC, physician, or other practitioner) for assessment and treatment as needed.

If you would like to connect with Beth for lactation services or to discuss birth doula services, please reach out at Beth@AgapeBirth.com.