• What is an IBCLC?

    An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest credential one can receive for specializing in lactation. An IBCLC has to sit for a board exam and go through more rigorous training than a certified lactation consultant. IBCLCs have more experience with complex issues.

  • What is a postpartum Doula?

    A doula who specializes in the postpartum period (up to six weeks after delivery), is a trained support person who can come to your home and support you and your family during this transitional period of time. An extra set of hands to offer mom rest and recovery and a postpartum doula offers a wealth of knowledge so parents gain confidence in their skills with a newborn baby.

What you’ll get

What the IBCLC service includes

  • Assessment of latch while breastfeeding and infant oral assessment

  • Infant weight check pre and post feeding

  • Breast pump assessment and assistance with use of home breast pump

  • Assistive device fitting for nipple shield and flange size for breast pump

  • Education on feeding times, expressed breast milk amounts, safe storage and handling of breast milk

  • Issues related to engorgement, nipple pain, over/under supply and plugged ducts

What a postpartum doula service includes

  • Personalized help for your postpartum recovery

  • Assistance with newborn care, infant soothing and education regarding newborn needs

  • Basic straightening up around the house for infant related items

  • Snack and water prep for mom, no full meal cooking is available at this time

  • Partner skills teaching

  • Help to incorporate siblings into new family dynamic