lactation counseling
The early days of breastfeeding are challenging and draining. It can be a lot of work for baby to learn new things, causing frustration for everyone.
To support you as you nourish your little one, we have in-office and online support options.
service options
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Initial Visit
The initial visit includes 1-1.5 hour visit in our New Brighton office located at Nourish Family Wellness where we cover your goals, assess baby’s ability to transfer and develop a phased plan to give you confidence in feeding your baby!
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In-Home Initial Visit
This visit includes a 1-1.5 hour visit in your home so your recovery isn’t sacrificed as you care for your baby (travel fees apply) and we cover your goals, assess baby’s ability to latch and transfer and develop a phased plan to give you confidence in feeding your baby!
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follow up visit
This includes a 30 minute follow up visit to monitor progress or adjust the plan and help you with questions to ensure your confidence in feeding continues!
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Phone/Video Consult
This option is most helpful as a follow up visit when a weight/transfer check isn’t necessary.
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Online Tongue Tie Support video
To support you as you nourish your little one, we created a video to walk you through the homework that will help baby learn to use muscles to eat better and stretch the tight muscles that haven’t ever moved that far.
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Breathing Retraining + MyoMunchee
Breathing through the nose is integral to successful feeding and nervous system regulation for those of any age. In this visit for, we help establish ideal nose breathing.
Hi, I’m Lyndsey
I am a curious person, I like to find out the “WHY,” and I was not satisfied with the vague “why” I received when I ran into challenges nursing my second baby.
I had breastfed my baby for six months and created an abundant supply. My supply was cut in half in just one night from an engorgement issue. I was left with panic, how would I feed my baby? I started my mission asking health professionals, “How this could happen so quickly?” and “Will I be able to recover enough to succeed for the next six months?”
The spark of inspiration which led me to pursue lactation training was a direct result of this difficult time in my life. Through my lactation training I found my answers and inspiration to help other families with their difficulties with breastfeeding. I also help babies with breathing retraining through parent led home exercises for the nervous system, Myomunchee tools, and cranial support through craniosacral therapy.
I enjoy solving problems for myself and others, especially when it comes to helping families with something so important as breastfeeding. Everyone has their own goals and I will do my best to help you reach them, on your own terms. I have a degree in psychology and I adapt well to working with different types of people. I enjoy the simple things in life, having a casual weekend home with my children and husband or dinner with friends. I believe people are at their best when helping each other.
What kind of lactation support do you need?
what to expect at your initial lactation visit
Expect the initial visit to take 1.5 hours. Ideally, your baby should be hungry, but not ravenous when we meet. It would be optimal to have 15 minutes of consult time prior to the feeding.
If you are complementing your baby’s feedings, please have enough formula or breast milk ready for a feeding in the event that we will need it. Please have on hand any breastfeeding aids that you were given in the hospital or purchased, such as nipple shields, syringes, a pump, etc. A daily feeding log for a few days prior to the visit is helpful.
We strongly encourage having a support person with you during the visit to help take notes, pictures and to learn any techniques we will be teaching you. Some parents find it helpful to take pictures or videos during the appointment. If you would like to do that, please have a camera ready.
The consultant will ask you:
How many times has your baby gone to the breast in the past 24 hours and for how long has your baby fed?
How many times do you pump in a 24 hour period?
How many minutes are you pumping and how much milk on average do you obtain per session?
What kind of pump are you using?
How many complementary feedings has baby had in the last 24 hours?
Labor and delivery circumstances?
Mom’s current health?
Baby’s current health?
Doctor’s information if you would like them to receive information about your visit today.
For in-home visits, we will be bringing a scale so that we can weigh your baby before and after eating. Please have a sturdy flat surface for us to place the scale on such as a kitchen table.
Please have a list of questions ready for your appointment—they help us make sure we are meeting your needs. We love questions!