Lactation Education & Supports
Services:
Each person or family has their own unique care needs. Custom supports are available for individuals and families for your individual situation. Initial lactation support or preparatory education is included in standard doula care packages, or may be purchased separately at an hourly rate. In-person and remote learning options available.
Education and Support Topics:
Each person or family has their own unique care needs. Custom supports are available for individuals and families for your individual situation. Initial lactation support or preparatory education is included in standard doula care packages, or may be purchased separately at an hourly rate. In-person and remote learning options available.
- Personalized One-on-one Support - Services are available starting at $30/hr, and available as packages, too.
- One-on-One Education - a variety of educational topics customized to your needs and preferences are available to help you prepare for the transitions ahead.
- Access to lending library - My clients have access to an assortment of books, videos/DVD's, and CD's/audio tracks to borrow, depending on needs and interests.
- Commemorative arts and photography - Whether for yourselves of for the child once grown, this stage is a significant part of one's life journey. This is a journey of selfless love, and it deserves to be honored and remembered through commemorative arts and photography.
Education and Support Topics:
- Lactation Essentials - This class is customized to your situation. Learn how human milk is made and stopped, common challenges and solutions, nutrition for lactating people, how partners/family/friends are important supports to the success of meeting one's lactation goals.
- Pumping Practicals - What are the personal considerations for a family who pumps milk and what are the legal obligations of one's employer in supporting employees who are supplying breastmilk to their babies. Included are pumping/storing recommendations, special considerations that you'll be glad you knew ahead of time, and more!
- When Lactation Gets Complicated - A more advanced look at lactation/feeding challenges and solutions.
- Lactation for the Non-Birthing Parent - Did you know a non-birthing person can induce lactation? Did you know breastfeeding/chestfeeding has inherent benefits for the parent(s) and the child? Learn the gifts of lactation and how to maximize those gifts.
Rates: Hourly rates for individual and groups available. Rates varies based on topic, duration of time, location, and size of groups, etc.
Have Questions? Contact me for specific details and for scheduling options.
I believe that every family deserves extra support. I welcome all families of all walks of life. This journey is your unique journey.
Have Questions? Contact me for specific details and for scheduling options.
I believe that every family deserves extra support. I welcome all families of all walks of life. This journey is your unique journey.