Lactation Support
Expert, Personalized Lactation Support to Nurture Your Breastfeeding Goals and Baby's Health
We’re proud to offer the expertise of certified lactation counselors Laurie Freese and Kierstin Ullom, who bring over 20 years of specialized breastfeeding counseling experience and more than 20 years in pediatric primary care. Committed to the moms and babies of Northeast Pediatrics, they provide compassionate, top-quality breastfeeding support to help families thrive.
Quick Tips:
- Get your baby to breast as soon as you can after delivery.
- Feed your baby often. Newborns typically feed 10-12 times a day.
- If you are struggling with breastfeeding or have a painful latch, please call our office.
- If your newborn doesn't have yellow, seedy stools by day 4, please call our office.
Breastfeeding Services:
- Latching difficulties
- Low milk supply
- Painful latch
- Breast pain, engorgement
- Poor weight gain
- Tongue tie
- Breastfeeding education
- Breastfeeding multiples
- Pumping support
Breastfeeding Visits:
Breastfeeding visits are scheduled typically for 60 minutes. This allows for opportunities to determine the needs of both mom and baby. We will observe feeding, weigh your baby (both prior to and after the feeding), as well as assist in developing a family centered breastfeeding plan.
Appointments:
To schedule consultation you can call our office and our services are provided in either the Mason or Lebanon office.
Breastfeeding Resources:
Breast Milk Storage Guidelines
www.babyfriendlyusa.org
www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding
https://services.aap.org/en/patient-care/breastfeeding/
