Dr. Kara loves to help educate soon-to-be moms so that they are empowered and confident when their baby arrives. She will learn what your feeding goals are and help you come up with a feeding plan. Depending on your feeding goals, this appointment can include any of the following: demonstration of different latching techniques and nursing holds, flange fitting, choosing breast pumps/bottles & supplies, hunger cues, what to expect postpartum & more. This is a great appointment for new moms and moms who have had difficulty with nursing/feeding previous children. Set yourself up for successful and gain confidence!

In our first lactation appointment with your baby, we will talk about your labor & delivery, discuss any health and feeding concerns you have, observe your baby eating from the breast or bottle, and do a head-to-toe exam on your baby - assessing for any body tightness or oral dysfunction contributing to latching difficulty. We will also do a weighted feed. If there are areas of concern, we will discuss a thorough action plan. You will leave this appointment feeling supported, knowledgeable and confident you are on the right feeding path with your little one.

Have questions about pumping? Whether you are planning to exclusively pump or do the occasional pumping session, I’m here to help! I will share my favorite pumping products, do a flange fitting, teach you how to use your breast pump, come up with a pumping schedule that suits your needs and teach you how to safely store and use your milk.

This is for current clients only who have had an initial appointment already. We will evaluate your progress, address any new concerns and I will answer any questions you have.