Lactation Consultation
Breastfeeding is a physical, emotional and spiritual journey.
The initial consultation is approximately 1.5-2hours and includes a thorough history, assessment and treatment plan for both the mother and the baby.
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Other visit options:
Follow-up visit approximately 45min-1hr
Prenatal Consultation 1hr
Telephone consultation 15min-1hr
In-network with most insurance carriers, please call office for in-network and out-of-network options.
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Pauline supports families in reaching their personal goals with breastfeeding and sees families for:
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Physical issues with the breast: inverted or flat nipples, asymmetrical breast, tubular shaped breast and breast reduction / implants.
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Health issues that can affect breastfeeding: diabetes, PCOS, hypo/hyperthyroidism.
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Past Medical issues: multiple sclerosis, crohn’s and other autoimmune diseases.
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Assessing a past less-than-desired breastfeeding experience.
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Beginning breastfeeding and hands-on help with early attempts at proper latch and positioning.
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Experiencing sore nipples, yeast infection of the nipple, or other nipple traumas.
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Breast infections: mastitis, candidiasis, MRSA etc.
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Engorgement of the breasts, plugged ducts, breast infections (mastitis) or any type of breast pain.
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When your baby won't latch on or is having trouble feeding due to any reason.
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Concerned about your milk supply, supplementing or your baby’s weight gain.
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Herbal, food and prescriptive modalities for improving milk supply.
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Nursing multiples, adoption, and preterm baby.
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Medication use when breastfeeding, what is safe and what are the alternatives.
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Weaning from breastfeeding.
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Assisting with breastpump purchase, hospital grade rental, proper use of a pump and flange fitting
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Returning to work, pumping and storing of milk.
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Baby issues: colic, reflux, spitting up, green stooling and fussy baby.
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Oral ties: tongue, lip, buccal and frenectomy care and follow-up.
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Introducing solids, normal growth and development, normal sleep patterns,
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