At-Breast Supplemental Nursing System Feeding Consultation

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$150 (if not covered by insurance)

90 minutes

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This consultation is for parents using at-breastfeeding with a supplemental nursing system. At-breastfeeding is for any parent (lactating or non-lactating) who wishes to nourish and bond with their baby through breastfeeding. Your situation may include:

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• Slow gaining baby

• Adoption & Surrogacy

• Relactation

• IGT (hypoplasia, low milk production)

• Transgender parent

• Post-mastectomy nursing

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1. You will be guided through at-breastfeeding your baby, practicing as many times as needed, so you feel comfortable.

 

2. You will learn how to safely obtain, prepare and store formula, breastmilk and/or donor breastmilk.

 

3. You will learn best practices for cleaning your supplemental nursing system and feeding supplies, and when sanitizing is necessary, and when it is not.

 

You will learn:

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• The importance of at-breastfeeding

• Why and when to use an at-breastfeeder

• How to wear an at-breastfeeder

• Cleaning and sanitizing supplemental feeders

• ​​How much breastmilk and/or formula baby needs

• Gentle burping techniques

• Distinguishing between hunger and a need for comforting

• When and why to use a pacifier​