We have several distinct yet related offerings for families and mothers.

First, we have classes aimed at creating a family postpartum plan for any newborn family. Next, we offer lactation support through at-home lactation consults by an IBCLC. Lastly, for mothers at any stage of motherhood, we provide opportunities to explore the journey of motherhood through Matrescence Awareness sessions (individual, group, and retreats).

All of these offerings are designed for the needs of the family at all stages to provide needed support.

Our philosophy of care trusts a mother’s instincts and pairs it with my educator & clinical skills to focus on the family’s needs and goals. I believe in supporting the whole family, ensuring everyone feels informed and involved throughout the postpartum stage and breastfeeding journey. My goal is to build a mother’s confidence that endures well beyond the early days. Through personalized education and ongoing encouragement, I help mothers develop skills and self-assurance that empower them during postpartum & breastfeeding stages and in their broader mothering journey.

The postpartum stage (sometimes called the Fourth Trimester) is a sacred and vulnerable time for a woman, the newborn baby, and the family as a whole. It is best supported with universal, traditional practices- shown to aid in recovery and foster healthy relationships- that are discussed in depth in my classes, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social needs of each family.

Most childbirth classes focus the pregnancy and birth part, leaving the postpartum recovery and breastfeeding to be learned elsewhere. My classes takes a wider view to the needs of the whole newborn family.

Breastfeeding is natural, meaning it is a learned skill that takes time to learn, for both mother and baby- just like toddlers learning to walk, there can be stumbles along the way. Even experienced mothers may need additional support as each breastfeeding journey is different.

Each family’s needs are unique, and may face different concerns for either the mother or the baby that require additional support.  Thus there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to these challenges. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)- which is considered the “gold standard” credential for lactation supporters worldwide with rigorous on-going education, clinical experience, and exams- has been trained to clinically assess and monitor these concerns, provide individualized care plans to make sure that both mother and baby are healthy throughout the breastfeeding journey.

No! Pain is a sign that mother needs more support. It can be normal to feel tenderness in the early days after birth or within the first minute of latching baby at the breast that resolves quickly. Anything else is the mother’s body communicating that something needs adjustment. Babies do not feed well at the breast if a mother is in pain. An IBCLC can help a mother learn techniques to comfortably latch her baby at the breast, provide guidance to prevent &/or heal sore or injured nipples, and ensure baby is getting adequate feedings.

A deep latch is the most important way to breastfeed in comfort, feed baby enough milk, and establish a good milk supply. Here is a wonderful video by Global Health Media demonstrating techniques to get a comfortable, deep latch.

In general, breast pumps are not required for successful breastfeeding.  Pumps are simply a tool to obtain breast milk from the breast without a baby directly latched at the breast. They are most necessary when there are scheduled separations between mother and baby, such as when a mother returns to work or school. Pumps can be a helpful tool for breastfeeding concerns in other situations, too, under the guidance with an IBCLC. In all cases, manually expressing breast milk through Hand Expression is an alternative to using a breast pump.

Matrescence is a term used to describe the stage a women goes through when transitioning from life before motherhood to becoming a mother. It is similar to the Adolescence stage of transitioning from child to adult: both come with physical, emotional, and social changes. These important stages, or Rites of Passage in women’s lives need to be understood to be best supported, requiring first to be named and honored.

In my Matrescence Awareness sessions, I guide women to reflect on their own individual motherhood journeys. This awareness allows women to identify their needs and goals to find optimal support in a community of fellow mothers. These sessions can be done one-on-one, in a group class, and in retreat settings.

Yes. You will be asked to input a credit card on file to confirm your appointment that will not be processed until after the appointment. You may then pay instead using your FSA or HSA card at time of service.

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