A skilled lactation consultant can help you feed your baby in a way that works for your family, whether you nurse, pump, use formula, or combine them.
Deaf and hard of hearing families: you can ask any provider for a qualified ASL interpreter. Providers who sign are marked, and you can find them all on the ASL-Friendly Providers list.
Learning about latch, positions, and what to expect before baby arrives can make the first days feel calmer.
Help with painful latching, nipple damage, and finding positions that feel comfortable for you and baby.
Support if you are worried about low supply, oversupply, or knowing whether baby is getting enough.
Flange fitting, pumping schedules, milk storage, and planning for time away from baby.
Help with bottle refusal, paced bottle feeding, and mixing breast milk and formula.
Lactation consultants work alongside your midwife, pediatrician, and other providers when feeding concerns need more support.
SneakPeek early gender DNA testing for midwifery clients, from 6 weeks of pregnancy.
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