Breastfeeding Lessons
Honoring Your Journey
Physiology of Breastfeeding
Explore Anatomy and Physiology of the Breast and Lactation. Learn the Advantages of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby.
Why Breastfeed?
Discover Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby. Explore Components Found in Breast Milk and Formula.
Breastfeeding Mechanics
Explore and Try Different Breastfeeding Positions. Discover Mechanics of Infant Sucking & Techniques for an Effective Latch.
Establishing Milk Production
Learn How to Tell if Your Baby is Getting Enough. Explore Ways to Build Your Milk Supply. The “Golden Hour” and Nurturing the Bond with Your Baby.
Feeding Schedule
Learn About Your Infant’s Growing Body and Changing Nutritional Needs. Explore How Often and How Much to Feed your Baby. What to Look For in Your Baby’s Diaper.
Breast Milk Expression
Explore and Try Different Ways to Express Breast Milk by Hand and Pumping. Discover Different Pumps, Milk Collection Devices, and Alternate Feeding Methods.
Twins, Multiples, Preemies
Explore Simultaneous Breastfeeding and Try Different Breastfeeding Positions. Create a Breastfeeding Schedule and Routine. What You Can Do if One or Multiple Babies are in the NICU.
Support For Mom and Baby
Explore the Role Partners, Family & Friends play in Supporting Mom and Baby. Discover Ways to Decrease Stress and Loneliness & Increase Feelings of Satisfaction and Fulfillment.
What Affects Breast Milk
Explore the Effects Smoking, Alcohol, Caffeine, and Medications can have on Breast Milk and Ways to Help. Learn Ways to Re-purpose Discarded Breast Milk.
Returning To Work
Explore Best Practices for Storing Breast Milk. How to Prepare At Home, At Work and With Your Child’s Caregiver Before Returning to Work.
Postpartum Support
Discuss Emotions and Symptoms related to Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis and Ways to Help. You Are Not Alone.
Introduction To Weaning
Learn Best Practices for Weaning and Discuss Options for Your Family. Gradual vs. Rapid Weaning and the Effects on Mom and Baby.
“The natural power of breastfeeding is one of the greatest wonders of the world. It is about real love. It is about caring and celebrating the wondrous joy of nurturing a new life. It is about enjoying being a woman.”
—Anwar Fazal
Your Breastfeeding Visit
Jointly Create a Customized Care Plan
Choose from In-Person or Virtual Visits
Receive Compassionate Evidence-Based Support
Empower Yourself with Knowledge
Build Confidence and Trust in Your Instincts
Ongoing Support
Emailed Summary of Lessons Discussed
Homework: Practice Makes Progress
Follow Up Phone Call
Schedule Additional Visits
What To Bring
Questions, Concerns & Celebratory Moments
Computer, Tablet or Smartphone (for Virtual Visits)
Water & Snacks
Breastfeeding Pillows and Gadgets
Your Baby to Practice Breastfeeding
Positive Affirmations
“I Am Brave”
“I Am Able to Provide All the Nourishment My Baby Needs”
“My Baby and I are Learning Together”
“She Believed She Could, so She Did”
Kindred Bravely