Wouldn't if be great if you could have a breastfeeding specialist visit you in the comfort of your own home? Now , here in the Coulee Region, you can! My philosophy is to Mother the Mother to allow her to become the mother she wants to be. During those early postpartum days and weeks , when most breastfeeding issues arise , and you are most vulnerable to to ending the breastfeeding relationship before you and your baby are ready. Most health professionals agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a baby and the AAP , CDC, WHO and other health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for a minimum first 6 months of life. Continued breastfeeding , with complementary foods (if desired) is recommended minimally until 1 yr of age by the AAP and a minimum of 2 yrs of age by The World Health Organization. The health benefits for baby and mother are many and new benefits are constantly being discovered. Having a breastfeeding specialist assist you and your baby early, to get off to a great start, is the best way to ensure continued breastfeeding for the minimum (and hopefully maximum!) amount of time to achieve all of the health benefits for mothers and babies! I am available for full Postpartum Doula services or stand alone Breastfeeding Counseling services.
Contact me today and get the help that you and your baby need! TheHealthyHutLLC@gmail.com
As a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist™ , I am qualified to perform the following duties, while adhering to the listed ethical principals:
Maintains client confidentiality and privacy
Respect the client’s right to make choices that are right for her situation
Assists and supports the mother in identifying and meeting her goals for breastfeeding
Educates and supports breastfeeding families during pregnancy, the perinatal period and older babies
Teaches breastfeeding families in the classroom setting, in individual consultations and in breastfeeding support groups
Conducts an assessment of both mother and infant, and devises a plan of care in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations
Instructs and coaches mothers in optimal breastfeeding positions, latch-on, frequency and duration of feedings and parameters for infant output
Assesses effective breastfeeding and milk transfer from mother to infant in uncomplicated breastfeeding situations
Problem solves breastfeeding problems that do not commonly precede adverse outcomes
Identifies obstacles to breastfeeding success and identifies resources which may minimize or eliminate those obstacles
Identifies and advocates for aspects of breastfeeding management programs that facilitate successful breastfeeding
Instructs mothers of preterm or late preterm infants in establishing and maintaining a breastmilk supply
Counsels employed breastfeeding mothers regarding selection of a breast pump and maintaining milk supply and breastmilk storage
Records the results of breastfeeding consultations in the appropriate client record
Refers clients to local resources as needed
Works collaboratively within the health care team and refers breastfeeding mothers to the appropriate health care provider (IBCLC, physician, or other practitioner) for assessment and treatment
Advocates for breastfeeding families within the health care system
Advocates for breastfeeding as the optimum method of infant feeding
I am happy to visit you in the comfort of your own home or in my office.
