Breastfeeding Classes & Counseling

Welcome! I am a Certified Lactation Educator and Counselor servicing the greater Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally and can sometimes be a learning process for mama and baby (read more about my personal story here). I believe proper education, preparation and support are essential ingredients for breastfeeding success. I offer the below classes & consultations to help families achieve their breastfeeding goals!

Please see class descriptions below.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes

 

“Breastfeeding is an art & Lactation is a science. Feeding success is like a dance between being creative and following the rules.”  ~The Milk Whisperer

Proper education and support are key ingredients for breastfeeding success. I provide private classes for expecting mothers and couples in a relaxed environment in my home. I use teaching methods such as lecture, demonstration, return demonstration, video, and Q&A to help ensure that you are knowledgable and comfortable before your baby arrives.

This prenatal breastfeeding class is also a great supplement to childbirth classes that cover some basics but may not answer all your questions or have been taught by a Certified Lactation Educator. My goal is to give you confidence in your ability to breastfeed your baby through practical knowledge and information, skills and personal experience.

This comprehensive three hour class is held once a month. Class size is limited which allows you to get your questions answered and for me to personalize the class to your specific needs.

Topics covered:

  • Benefits of Breastfeeding
  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • Establishing a Healthy Milk Supply
  • Getting “Enough” Breastmilk
  • Proper Positioning & Latch-On
  • Creating a Breastfeeding Plan
  • Common Concerns
  • Pumps & Equipment
  • Returning to Work or School
  • Maternal Nutrition & Medications
  • Myths of Breastfeeding
  • Support Systems
  • Resources

Fee:  $45 per couple. Partners are encouraged to attend :)

Next Class:  TBD

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Breastfeeding Class for Doulas, Nurses & Birth Professionals

Due to popular demand, this comprehensive class is now 3.5 hours. Birth and postpartum doulas will expand their current knowledge about breastfeeding by learning new information, techniques and insights to better support their doula families. This is also a wonderful class for doulas who need to meet the educational requirements of certification.

Topics include:

  • Getting breastfeeding off to a great start
  • Delivery Self-Attachment
  • Biological Nurturing
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Assessing milk intake
  • Breastfeeding plans
  • Alternative milk expression & feeding methods
  • Nutrition, Medication & Birth Control
  • Answering common questions & concerns from new mamas
  • Holistic methods for preventing & treating common breastfeeding concerns
  • When to call a lactation specialist
  • Resources that provide help & support for breastfeeding families

Cost:  $45. ($10 Discount for BINI Birth Students)

Next Classes:  

Sunday, June 23rd, 2013, 2-5:30 pm in Studio City, CA.

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Postpartum In-Person Breastfeeding Consultations 

I offer private consultations in the hospital, birth center, comfort of your own home, or at my practice in Studio City.

What takes place at an in-person consultation?

  • Observation of mother and baby during a feeding session
  • Breastfeeding position and latch are assessed
  • Baby’s suck is evaluated for strength and range of motion
  • Assessing breastmilk transfer and intake
  • Address common breastfeeding concerns
  • Mother and baby are given a customized Plan of Care (or referral to a medical professional if necessary)
  • Mother receives a follow-up phone call/email within 48 hours

Some issues that may require a private consultation:

  • Baby is not properly latching on or breastfeeding well within 24 hours of birth
  • Nipple pain and/or damage
  • Engorged breasts
  • Sleepy baby that does not feed at least 8 times a day
  • Slow weight gain (infant has not returned to birth weight by 10 days of age)
  • Plugged ducts or other concerns
  • Mom feels she doesn’t have enough milk
  • Breastfeeding multiples or tandem nursing

Fees: 

Initial Consultation (on-site, within 30 mile radius): $125. Follow-up visits (on-site, within 30-mile radius): $75.

Initial Consultation (Studio City location): $100. Follow-up visits (Studio City location): $50.


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Postpartum Breastfeeding Phone or Email Consultations 

I offer consultations via phone or email to offer support, answer basic questions and provide suggestions and resources.

Fee: $25 per consultation. $60 for 3 consultations. $100 for 5 consultations. Use the contact form below and select the consultation package that works best for you.

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Returning to Work or School Breastfeeding Consultations

This private 60 minute in-person consultation is customized for mothers who are returning to work or school and plan to pump and provide breastmilk for their babies while separated. In addition to my formal training, I also draw upon personal experience and share insights as a full-time working mother who has exclusively breastfed and expressed breast milk in a corporate work setting for more than 2 years. This consultation should take place, ideally, at 4-5 weeks postpartum, or at least 3-4 weeks before mama plans to return to work or school.

What Takes Place During a Returning to Work or School Consultation?

  • Mothers specific work or school/pumping situation is assessed
  • Mother is given information about different feeding choices and techniques
  • Mother is given effective tips for preparing to return to work of school
  • Mother is given strategies for bottle or cup feeding the breastfed baby for the baby’s caregiver
  • Mother will receive a customized Plan of Care, which may include:
    • Recommendations for bottles, pumps, parts and equipment
    • Legislation materials for Human Resources Department
    • Effective pumping plan for an easy transition back to work or school
    • Guidelines for breastmilk transport and storage
    • Ways to maintain a healthy milk supply, Assisting the Milk Ejection Reflex, Getting the most out of your pump & other helpful tips!

Fee: $60. Studio City Location.

 

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