Lactation Consultation
Prenatal, Adoptive & Induced Lactation Appointments
In a prenatal consult, we will review your health history, OB/GYN, pregnancy and breastfeeding histories (if applicable). We will also do a physical breast exam. We will come up with a plan based upon our discussion and any findings in the exam. We will cover some basic breastfeeding information as well. Prenatal consults last 1 hour typically. Email to schedule.
In a prenatal consult, we will review your health history, OB/GYN, pregnancy and breastfeeding histories (if applicable). We will also do a physical breast exam. We will come up with a plan based upon our discussion and any findings in the exam. We will cover some basic breastfeeding information as well. Prenatal consults last 1 hour typically. Email to schedule.
Postpartum & Baby Appointments Include:
What do I need to do for the appointment?
Please plan ahead to have your baby ready to eat at about 20 minutes after the appointment time (we know this can be tricky). We will chat through your concerns for a few minutes about the situation and review your online intake forms. Baby needs to be hungry but not screaming with hunger. Have bottles (with milk/formula) and/or nipple shields or other feeding accessories (supplemental tubing systems, etc) if you already use those to stimulate the feeding process. Have your pump if you have questions about pumping, if we have time we will review that too.
Where do I go for my office appointment?
Office consults with Kate or Heather take place at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 119, Nashville, Tennessee located inside Sprocket Therapy Solutions. All who enter the building must be well AND if over the age of 2 years, wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth. If parent, baby or a household member are unwell, please arrange for a virtual visit or reschedule. Our office is a well-only office serving many medically fragile patients.
What do I do for my home appointment?
Home consults with Leah, Nancy, Bess or Heather take place in your home at a specified time. Be ready just like you would be for an office visit, but in the comfort of your pajamas! Minimize distractions: consider having another caregiver for older children, have pets in another room, and silence your cell phone so you can get the most out of your appointment. Plan to do the consult where you normally feed your baby. Your IBCLC Lactation Consultant will need access to a sink to wash her hands and a flat table, counter top, or hard floor surface for the scale.
What do I do for my telehealth appointment?
You can prepare for your telehealth appointment the same way you would prepare for an in-home visit. Be ready for our call a few minutes before the visit is to begin. Make sure the device you are using is charged. Have good lighting so that your IBCLC can observe clearly and have another adult nearby to help with the camera. It is best to have minimal distractions so the visit goes smoothly, but we understand when this isn't possible! Review any instructions emailed to you from your IBCLC prior to your visit.
- Consults last 1.5-2 hours
- A lactation intern may be present to observe/assist
- Discussion of the breastfeeding issue
- Full maternal health/birth/breastfeeding history
- Full infant health/birth/feeding history
- Discussion of normal developmental milestones
- Exam of mother's breasts
- Exam of baby's mouth and suck
- Naked weight of baby
- Diapered weight of baby (to determine milk intake)
- Observation of a feeding
- Suggestions for improved feeding skills (exercises, stretches for baby)
- Development of a plan to address the issues discovered during the visit
- Referral to other therapies, if needed
- Follow up appointment scheduled, if needed
- Handouts for a variety of issues
- Car Seat Safety review
- Safer Co-Sleeping information, if desired and time allows
- Babywearing, Baby Feeding, & Postpartum Free Support Group
What do I need to do for the appointment?
Please plan ahead to have your baby ready to eat at about 20 minutes after the appointment time (we know this can be tricky). We will chat through your concerns for a few minutes about the situation and review your online intake forms. Baby needs to be hungry but not screaming with hunger. Have bottles (with milk/formula) and/or nipple shields or other feeding accessories (supplemental tubing systems, etc) if you already use those to stimulate the feeding process. Have your pump if you have questions about pumping, if we have time we will review that too.
Where do I go for my office appointment?
Office consults with Kate or Heather take place at 2416 Music Valley Drive, Suite 119, Nashville, Tennessee located inside Sprocket Therapy Solutions. All who enter the building must be well AND if over the age of 2 years, wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth. If parent, baby or a household member are unwell, please arrange for a virtual visit or reschedule. Our office is a well-only office serving many medically fragile patients.
What do I do for my home appointment?
Home consults with Leah, Nancy, Bess or Heather take place in your home at a specified time. Be ready just like you would be for an office visit, but in the comfort of your pajamas! Minimize distractions: consider having another caregiver for older children, have pets in another room, and silence your cell phone so you can get the most out of your appointment. Plan to do the consult where you normally feed your baby. Your IBCLC Lactation Consultant will need access to a sink to wash her hands and a flat table, counter top, or hard floor surface for the scale.
What do I do for my telehealth appointment?
You can prepare for your telehealth appointment the same way you would prepare for an in-home visit. Be ready for our call a few minutes before the visit is to begin. Make sure the device you are using is charged. Have good lighting so that your IBCLC can observe clearly and have another adult nearby to help with the camera. It is best to have minimal distractions so the visit goes smoothly, but we understand when this isn't possible! Review any instructions emailed to you from your IBCLC prior to your visit.
