With over 30 years of clinical experience, I've dedicated my career to supporting mother-baby dyads in mastering their breastfeeding goals. As a Family Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I provide evidence-based care, lead support groups, and train healthcare professionals nationally. At Latch With Love, I offer personalized lactation services tailored to each family's needs.
My lactation consultations will be much more than simple advice on nursing as we will dive into your unique mother-baby journey. Whether you are dealing with high-risk complications or seeking pain-free breastfeeding, my expertise will guide you and I will create a safe plan moving forward. I will evaluate and address all feeding concerns, while ensuring your baby thrives, and your feeding goals are being met and addressed.
Transitioning to motherhood is a special time filled with joy, but can also bring many challenges such as lack of sleep, changes in hormones, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. My services do not stop with determining just a plan for infant feeding. Mothers receive a comprehensive postpartum assessment, including a supportive plan and referrals to ensure proper management, treatment and holistic care.
Babies that eat well typically sleep well and babies that sleep well typically eat well is an understatement. If only it was just that easy. How about this, parents need sleep too! I provide consultation services as early as possible to help establish sleep routines that benefit the whole family. This ensures both parents and babies can enjoy “protected sleep” and more peaceful nights. Families thrive when everyone receives proper nutrition and sleep!
From the first latch to infant-led weaning and transitioning to pureed, solid foods and drinking from a cup, Latch With Love is here to support each step. Education, support and resources will be provided so you can navigate these exciting stages safely, stress free and more confidently. Meal time should be a time for bonding and socializing with each other as a family.
Consultations will address nipple and breast discomfort, proper latch techniques and breastmilk transfer issues, milk supply management, pumping strategies, proper flange sizing, and much more. Whatever your feeding plans are, they will be discussed and managed in a nonjudgemental way as I am dedicated to assisting you in meeting and exceeding your goals.
Over the years I have learned the importance of families receiving proper education, however you can never truly prepare for this amazing yet often overwhelming experience. It is a journey and it takes a lot of time, patience and grace. It is recommended to include trusted family, friends, community and healthcare providers to create your supportive and caring village.
My specialty services address complex symptoms like fussiness, reflux, and lactose intolerance. I assess and manage issues such as inadequate sucking/swallowing and oral-structural issues. But, breastfeeding is more than just technique, it is a lifestyle. Many mother's feel isolated as they are uncomfortable breastfeeding outside the home and/or in public spaces. We can review comfortable positions that allow privacy if you prefer. Together we will create a plan to increase your confidence and socialization.
Let me offer you the expert care and assistance you need to embrace motherhood with assurance and joy. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.
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