We are here to support and assist you to make this
process easier and more enjoyable
Consultations
Breastfeeding is both a learning process for you and your baby. Sometimes is comes easily, other times it presents challenges. During times of difficulty, we are here to support and assist you to make this process easier and more enjoyable. We offer Private In-Home consultations, Prenatal/Postpartum Consultation packages, Private In-Office consultations, Returning to Work consultations, and a Breastfeeding Support Clinic.-
Some issues that indicate a private consultation:
• Baby not latching on or nursing 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 red, painful areas on breast
• Mom feels she doesn’t have enough milk
• Nursing multiples
• Preemies
• Sick and/or hospitalized infants -
Some issues that indicate a Prenatal/Postpartum Consultation:
• Previous difficulties breastfeeding
• Previous child with severe jaundice
• History of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• Maternal diabetes and/or gestational diabetes
• Maternal history of infertility
• Inverted nipples -
Some issues that indicate a private consultation:
• Baby not latching on or nursing 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 red, painful areas on breast
• Mom feels she doesn’t have enough milk
• Nursing multiples
• Preemies
• Sick and/or hospitalized infantsMothers who want to make an appointment for an in-office visit are required to register in advance, as these appointments fill very quickly.
Where: 1816 Howard Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Cost: $95/90-minute appointment
Registration is required
Make an in-office appointment
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This consultation should take place, ideally, at 4-5 week postpartum, or at least 3 weeks before mom plans to return to work.
These private visits are for mothers who are returning to work and plan to pump and provide breast milk for their babies while separated.
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This small group provides support for mothers who need more breastfeeding guidance than a large support group provides, but may not feel that they need or can afford an in-home lactation consultation.
Mothers should consider attending if they are still working on minor challenges such as uncomfortable latch, long feedings, fussy baby, dealing with thrush or plugged ducts. The clinic also is suitable as a refresher or follow-up to an in-home consultation.
During this 1-hour clinic, mothers and babies receive hands-on breastfeeding help from a certified lactation consultant, as well as nurturing guidance to overcome whatever breastfeeding challenges they may be dealing with. The added benefit of attending the Breastfeeding Support Clinic is that this small group setting will allow for mother-to-mother support, which is incredibly vital to a mother’s success with breastfeeding.
Mothers who want to attend are required to register in advance, as the class size is very limited due to the one-on-one nature of the session.
Where: Mother to Mother Midwifery, 1816 Howard Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
Cost: $45/1-hour clinic
Registration is required
Make an appointment for our Breastfeeding Support Clinic
