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You've taken your prenatal class, had help in the hospital and now you are home with your new baby. Your milk is coming in full force, your nipples are sore and the baby cannot, or will not, latch.
What are you going to do?
Panic? Not a good idea, but the most likely scenario!
Rather, you pick up the phone, call Gentle Nurturing, and one of our IBCLC Certified, experienced Lactation Consultants, will come to your rescue. Our consultants are available to answer the call; to evaluate the situation and provide hands on guidance in the setting of your own home, where you will be nursing the baby.
Each consultant is equipped with a scale to monitor the baby's pre- and post-feed weights. We have breast pump rentals and purchasable pumps, nursing cushions and stools, herbs and just about any other breastfeeding accoutrement you might need to help you successfully breastfeed. The consultants remain in continued communication with your physicians (pediatrician and/or obstetrician) to maintain a team approach in working with the mommy/baby dad.
Recommendations can be made to other medical resources should the consultant deem it appropriate. This may include requesting a prescription from the pediatrician or OB for mom or baby, to a physical or occupational therapist, gastroenterologist or ear, nose and throat doctor, and we have a list of extremely qualified, competent and compassionate specialists. Our consultants follow through until you are experiencing the skill and intimacy you so desire. When you are ready to return to work, or to wean the baby, the consultant will provide the assistance you need to make the transition comfortable and attainable.
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