Prepare for your Consultation
First and foremost, remember that my job is to help you feel comfortable with feeding and caring for your baby.
My goal is to make this a positive experience and help you to develop a plan to enjoy motherhood to its fullest.
If you have any questions or concerns prior to your consultation please do not hesitate to give me a call at (540)292-9008
To prepare for your consult I ask that:
- Schedule at a time that your baby typically eats.
- I know with on demand feeding it can sometimes be unpredictable, however to get the most out of our time together try to hold off on a full feeding if possible.
- Please try to feed baby 1 and a half to 2 hours before our appointment time.
Bring with you if possible:
- receiving blankets
- 2 wash cloths
- bed pillows
- a camera to take pictures of feeding positions
- any tools that you have been using (i.e., breast pump, nipple shield etc.)
- any creams you have been applying
- water for you
Pro tip:
Write down any questions, as they come up, in the days leading up to our appointment.
This will serve as a great reference during our appointment.
What will we cover?
Your office breastfeeding consultation will consist of a full breastfeeding assessment of baby and mom. I will look over latch, positioning, supply, infant oral anatomy and perform before and after feeding weight checks; as needed. Most consultations run 1 to 2 hours and a weeklong period of messaging support is provided for follow up questions!
Throughout the consult I will ask you questions to get acquainted with your situation. We will then address the problems and concerns you are facing and conclude the consult with a written care plan for you to keep. If need be, I will forward any pertinent information to you and your baby's healthcare provider so we can all be on the same page with the plan.
Appointment times available between 9 and 5 pm Monday through Friday.