Lactation & Feeding Support

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Feeding
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LACTATION AND FEEDING SUPPORT

Discover the nurturing expertise of our licensed lactation consultant. Our expert team is here to guide and support you on your breastfeeding and feeding journey. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mom or seeking personalized assistance when returning to work or introducing solids, we offer tailored solutions to ensure you and your baby thrive.

Experience the confidence that comes with professional lactation and feeding support.

IBCLC-certified expert
Personalized consultations
Lactation plans for success
Frequent follow ups to ensure that lactation and feeding issues are getting resolved and if needed, guided little changes to help mamas achieve their goals.
Support from pregnancy to 6 months post-birth

Nannies & More’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Lactation & Feeding Support specialists are committed to offering practical, supportive and judgment-free lactation and feeding counseling. While recognizing the physical and psychological benefits of breastfeeding for mama and baby, our people-centered care approach ensures that we provide support based on the unique needs, personal preferences and goals of the mother, baby and family. We equally honor and respect the choices made by mothers who opt for alternative feeding methods including formula feeds, combination feeds with breastmilk and formula , driven by personal or medical reasons. We believe in providing comprehensive support that accommodates the diverse needs of all mothers. With our support and professionalism we empower parents in the pursuit of providing their little one with the best head start in life.

Our team specializes in offering support during critical times of transition: soon-to-be-mamas, the early days when transitioning between hospital and home, return to work, introducing solids, mamas who are pregnant with their second child who want to have a better feeding experience. At Nannies & More, we are committed to providing unwavering support to mothers as they navigate their distinct breastfeeding and feeding journeys.

Navigating Nourishment: Overcoming Feeding Challenges with our Expert Guidance

The feeding journey is tricky and can be laden with uncertainties, doubts, and hardships. New mothers often express concerns regarding the insufficient educational guidance they receive concerning breastfeeding post-childbirth. As they step into the world of motherhood, they find themselves with limited knowledge regarding how to support the growth and nourishment of their little one and grapple with overwhelming feelings of isolation during the initial stages of breastfeeding. Moreover, the absence of proper instruction on feeding techniques, feeding schedules, and pumping further aggravates their confusion. This lack of guidance can contribute to the mother’s anxiety about their baby’s development.

At Nannies&more we offer mothers holistic care, support, and guidance to smoothly navigate the world of lactation and breastfeeding. Whether you decide to breastfeed, use formula, or a combination of both, our expert DHA-licensed International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are here to empower you in your journey.

Ease into your motherhood journey with the professional guidance you deserve! Keep reading to discover our exceptional services.

Prenatal and Postnatal Lactation Support:

Breastfeeding Class is for pregnant women in their last trimester or new moms with babies less than 4 weeks old. This can be done in 1:1 sessions or group classes and can be taken online or in person. Our breastfeeding class led by our lactation consultant equips mothers who are in their third trimester with essential knowledge and practical tips on breastfeeding, latching, mixed feeding, and pumping. This class ensures that soon-to-be mothers are well-informed and confident as they approach their breastfeeding journey. It helps for them to be aware of what to expect in terms of breastfeeding in the early days and weeks after having a baby and to dispel common myths and misinformation. It also focuses on building the breast milk supply when the baby is not exclusively breastfeeding in the first 2 weeks. We approach this class from a lens of support, the mother’s informed choice and empowerment. Additionally, if it’s a group class, it provides an opportunity for social interaction among expectant mothers, creating a nurturing community of support for the soon-to-be mama.

Our specialized prenatal lactation consultation caters to the needs of mothers who have had previous breastfeeding experience or those who, due to various reasons, were unable or had challenges breastfeeding their first baby. In this consultation, your previous journey or challenges are assessed and its relevance to your future breastfeeding journey is evaluated. Our Lactation Consultant then forms a comprehensive plan for you to minimize the recurrence of those issues if they can’t be fully avoided and then provides you with follow up during the first week when the baby is born ( Follow up is online). This consultation is helpful for mothers who experienced difficulties in their initial breastfeeding journey and presented challenges related to low milk supply, latching or were not able to breastfeed due to medication or other related constraints.

Our lactation consultant offers valuable support to overcome these challenges by offering comprehensive and practical support and solutions. For women who have attempted to breastfeed and struggled in the past, the lactation specialist engages in a thorough examination of the presenting problem and carries out personalized assessments to effectively tackle the issue. This customized approach ensures that mothers feel more equipped and confident in navigating their breastfeeding journey, even in the face of previous challenges or concerns.

Our lactation consultation is tailored for mothers and babies at various stages of breastfeeding. It aims to equip mothers with knowledge and confidence to start their journey strong. Furthermore, it addresses issues regarding improper latching, painful nursing, baby breast rejection, low milk supply, and other feeding concerns. The first Lactation Consultation session typically takes upto 2 hours which includes evaluation of breastfeeding, pumping (if mother is pumping), pre and post breastfeeding weight is recorded on a pediatric scale to deduce how much milk baby consumed in a specific time, to get rough estimate of the amount of milk consumed during breastfeeding in a day. Furthermore, this support package enables a timely check-up on the progress of the mama-baby lactation journey. Multiple sessions allow for our Lactation Consultant to provide ongoing support to adapt and provide relevant suggestions to address any challenges that may arise and smoothen the feeding experience for mama and baby.

We know that returning to work and leaving your child at home can be a daunting process, especially if you are breastfeeding. We are here to support you, working mamas! Our ‘Back to Work’ Lactation Consultation supports mothers with practical tips not only in sustaining their breast milk supply when returning to work but also in planning for pumping at work, storage and labeling of milk and advocating for yourself with your company. We provide a comprehensive assessment of milk production, provide optimal pumping schedules, pump selection guidance, session evaluations, and a personalized lactation plan with a follow up on your pumping records for upto 2 weeks once you go back to work to ensure that the supply is preserved as much as possible. We aim to empower working moms as they re-enter the professional world, ensuring a successful lactation journey with the confidence that their child is nurtured and well-cared for when they are away.

Our lactation consultant plays a crucial role in facilitating the transition to solid foods by evaluating your baby’s feeding habits and taking into account your household dietary preferences. With this information, our lactation specialist develops a personalized diet plan for introducing fruits, vegetables, and cereals when your baby reaches six months of age. The Lactation Consultant also provides parents with information on how to make the introduction of solids easier when some babies resist solids because of specific textures or feeding devices.

We create a tailored plan for gradual weaning by assessing your current breastfeeding or bottle-feeding pattern and developing a strategy to transition away from breastfeeds/bottles. When the time is right to make the switch, our consultant will provide you with a list of foods you can feed your baby to ensure optimal growth and nutrition intake alongside a gradual weaning plan, dropping one session at a time and providing other bonding solutions to slowly remove breastfeeding from the bonding equation.

Benefits of Our Services:

At Nannies&More, we understand the need for in-home support for new moms. This service addresses a common concern voiced by many mothers who often receive limited lactation guidance in hospitals and then find themselves navigating the complexities of breastfeeding independently at home while still physically and emotionally recovering from delivery. During the early postpartum days, making the effort to visit a lactation specialist at the hospital can be challenging. Our services effectively resolve this issue by providing invaluable assistance to mothers as they work towards achieving their breastfeeding goals when faced with initial challenges or are looking for practical tips to smoothen their journey.

Our services offer guidance and support to mothers through a variety of packages and flexible solutions based on the unique needs of the mother and family, not only easing challenges of early motherhood but also empowering mothers to make decisions that meet their holistic needs.

we address any breastfeeding, breastmilk supply, bottle-feeding, pumping or weaning challenges or concerns. The lactation plan is made together with parents to ensure it works for the family. Furthermore, ongoing follow up helps in fine tuning the lactation plan to resolve issues and enhance the overall feeding journey.

our reputation extends beyond just our lactation and feeding plans; we are also recognized for our outstanding follow-up assistance. Time and again, our clients seem to be most appreciative of our team’s ability to go above and beyond to ensure they meet their goals.

At Nannies&More, we ensure that you have access to ample knowledge regarding infant nutrition and dietary requirements to support your baby’s healthy development.