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Lactation Consulting

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Learn More About Lactation From a Feeding Professional

Feeding your newborn is one of the most rewarding experiences a family can share, but like all things, it can come with its own challenges. Whether you are a new or experienced parent, lactation counseling services can help provide solutions for common feeding challenges like:

  • Understanding what to expect with breastfeeding
  • Learning strategies to maintain breastfeeding
  • How to safely wean your baby and transition to bottle-feeding
  • Tracking the progress of feeding and growth
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When Should I Consider Lactation and Feeding Support?

Lactation support can vary based on your individual needs, ranging from a single session to ongoing weekly appointments. We understand that every journey is unique, and we can help you develop a plan that’s right for your family. Our lactation counseling services cover a wide variety of areas, from planning before birth all the way to transitioning to solid foods. Some common concerns we address include:

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  • Knowing what to expect after your baby is born
  • Planning how and when to feed
  • Learning techniques for latching
  • Understanding causes of pain, bumps, and other breast issues that arise
  • Learning when/how to use tools such as plastic covers, shields, pumps, supplemental systems, etc.
  • Learning different positioning techniques
  • Helping special needs babies with positioning and latch
  • Improving low milk supply
  • Addressing oversupply and engorgement
  • Recognizing feeding cues
  • Planning how to continue breastfeeding while returning to work
  • Learning how to collect colostrum or breast milk using hand expression after birth
  • Monitoring adequate weight gain (regain of birth weight and beyond)
  • Addressing latching difficulties, and staying on the breast long enough

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we can help expecting parents prepare for feeding after the baby is born.

If your baby has been steadily gaining weight as expected since birth, chances are they are withdrawing enough milk. However, if you have doubts or concerns about your milk supply, we are happy to do a free screening and answer any questions you have.

 

Yes, we can help monitor growth and provide a variety of options for addressing weight gain.

Yes, we believe in helping families develop feeding plans that fit their individual needs. We can help with planning and beginning breastfeeding, weaning or transitioning to formula, and determining when and how to introduce solid foods.

No, we can help any parents who have questions about the planning and process of feeding infants who don’t have any issues with feeding.

It depends on your individual needs and how much support you are looking for! It can range from one session to weekly appointments depending on the concerns you have.

What does the Clubhouse Offer?

At The Clubhouse, we emphasize team collaboration across multiple disciplines to find the right solutions for your family. Our experienced Feeding Team is comprised of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, and Certified Lactation Counselors that can provide a variety  of services from birth through childhood. Our team is well equipped to handle any obstacle and has specialized experience in feeding tubes, GI disorders, food allergies, growth challenges, and more.

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We also provide both one-on-one and group therapy programs for clients. We also offer parent training so that your family can continue your child’s therapeutic goals outside of the session.

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We offer multiple options for payment plans, ensuring that billing doesn’t get in the way of your child’s treatment.

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We’d love to answer any questions you have and get you started on your therapy journey! Use our contact form to reach out to us, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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