Comprehensive Holistic Infant Feeding and Lactation Support in Eugene, Oregon
If you’re experiencing feeding challenges with your newborn, expert help from a certified infant feeding specialist in Eugene, Oregon can make all the difference. Many new parents face struggles with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, managing tongue ties, or infant body tension, which can lead to frustration and a feeling of helplessness. As an experienced lactation support therapist in Eugene, I provide personalized holistic breastfeeding support to ensure that both you and your baby have a smooth feeding journey so your family can focus on whats really important.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Support in Eugene Oregon
Get one on one personalized information on breastfeeding your newborn. As a holistic infant feeding specialist, Occupational Therapist, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and aspiring international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) in eugene oregon I am here to help ease all of your breastfeeding concerns. I help parents work through all of their feeding anxieties surrounding breastfeeding, bottle feeding and starting solids. I host a breastfeeding class, offer an online course that includes the best infant feeding techniques to support a healthy supply, reduce complications (like clogged ducts, colic, gas and more). We discuss red flags to watch out for with infant feeding and breastfeeding in the first few days and so much more!
Early Breastfeeding Support
In the early days of breastfeeding it can be hard to know if you're doing everything properly. Baby wants to eat constantly, you're not quite sure how far down to position them and bringing baby to breast instead of breast to baby seems impossible. Your nipples hurt, your back aches, and you keep getting engorged or worse.. clogged milk ducts! My personalised lactation support, breastfeeding support, bottlefeeding support, pumping insights, formula expertise, and bodywork services can help assure you are taking all of the necessary steps to ensure you and your baby are thriving. Holistic infant feeding support can be a game changer in your postpartum experience.
Understanding Infant Feeding Challenges
Feeding issues like a poor latch, low milk supply, or slow weight gain can affect your baby’s growth and your mental health. As a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and aspiring international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) in Eugene, I work with families to identify the root cause of these issues, whether it’s breastfeeding latch difficulties, a tongue tie, colic, gassiness, infant allergies/intolerance, or other infant feeding issues. By addressing these problems early, we can set the stage for successful feeding and help your baby thrive.
In-home lactation support is often the best way to solve these challenges. During our session, I’ll evaluate your baby’s latch, feeding position, and overall feeding behavior. We will ensure your environment is set-up to help support your needs and facilitate effective feeding of your newborn. As an infant bodywork and breastfeeding specialist in Eugene, and an aspiring international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), I’ll guide you on how to improve milk flow, increase comfort during feedings, and help your baby gain weight effectively.
The Role of Infant Feeding Specialists and Lactation Support
An infant feeding specialist in Eugene provides more than just breastfeeding support. For families pumping, bottle feeding, transitioning from the NICU, or dealing with infant feeding issues, my services include assistance with bottle feeding support and pumping, ensuring your baby is transitioning smoothly between breast and bottle, and offering specialized infant feeding therapy. We work to help you wean off of the nipple shield or the SNS device. We look at your NICU and preemie babies mouth to ensure their palate is developing properly despite prior tube feedings which can often contribute to a high narrow palate leading to mouth breathing, congestion, and difficulties with sleep. Whether your baby is experiencing reflux, colic, or struggling to latch on properly, my holistic breastfeeding and bottle feeding support services for newborns and infants cover all feeding needs.
Holistic infant feeding issues are common, but with the right guidance, parents can overcome these challenges. Whether you’re breastfeeding, using bottles, or managing tongue ties, my services as a holistic nfant feeding specialist in Eugene, Oregon offer the expert support you need for your baby to thrive.
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