Breastfeeding is a natural act but it is also an art that is learned day by day. It's not like breathing that is done without effort. It takes practice that we need support and guidance with especially in the early days.
There are a multitude of changes that occur in the days following a birth. As a Midwife and a Lactation Consultant, I appreciate the interconnectedness of the birth and the early days. Everyone deserves support and gentle guidance during this time. I offer prenatal lactation preparation visits at my office as well as postpartum lactation visits in your home. The benefits of home visits is tremendous. For one, it's best to be well rested and take it easy in the early weeks and secondly, it's very helpful to be in your space so I can help with the ergonomics of where you are spending your time nursing. I set aside 1-2 hours for visits depending on the magnitude of issues. An ideal schedule to meet is day 2, day 5 and at 2 weeks. If you're planning on returning to work, meeting a few weeks prior to that is also beneficial.
There are a multitude of changes that occur in the days following a birth. As a Midwife and a Lactation Consultant, I appreciate the interconnectedness of the birth and the early days. Everyone deserves support and gentle guidance during this time. I offer prenatal lactation preparation visits at my office as well as postpartum lactation visits in your home. The benefits of home visits is tremendous. For one, it's best to be well rested and take it easy in the early weeks and secondly, it's very helpful to be in your space so I can help with the ergonomics of where you are spending your time nursing. I set aside 1-2 hours for visits depending on the magnitude of issues. An ideal schedule to meet is day 2, day 5 and at 2 weeks. If you're planning on returning to work, meeting a few weeks prior to that is also beneficial.