Services

Grace provides non-judgmental, goals-based support, whether you choose to exclusively breastfeed/chestfeed, combo bottle and breastfeed/chestfeed, or exclusively bottle feed with pumped milk and/or formula. 

POSTPARTUM CONSULT 
​​1 - 3 hours 

• Full maternal & infant health history intake 
• Breast/chest exam 
• Assessment of infant's reflexes, suck, & oral anatomy
• Weight check on highly sensitive Medela BabyWeigh II Scale. If mother is breastfeeding, baby will be weighed after feeding to assess milk transfer
• Calculation of baby's exact intake needs based on age and weight  
• Latch assessment
• Instruction re: proper latching technique and positioning 
• Evaluation & management of sore nipples 
• Evaluation and management of engorgement
• Specific recommendations & support for low milk supply and/or oversupply 
• Education re: pumping, bottle feeding/paced bottle feeding & milk storage 
• Education on preventing and managing plugged ducts and mastitis 
• If applicable, information on tongue tie revision and oral rehabilitation

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BOTTLE FEEDING CONSULT 
1-1.5 hours 

• Assessment of infant's reflexes, suck, & oral anatomy
• Bottle recommendations
• Paced feeding instruction 
• Techniques for overcoming bottle rejection
• Calculation of baby's exact intake needs based on age and weight  
• Information on pumping, milk storage guidelines, etc. 
• If applicable, information on formula preparation and preferred brands 

PRENATAL  CONSULT 
1 hour  

• Full maternal health history intake & screening for health conditions that could impact breastfeeding and/or milk supply 
• Information & instruction on colostrum harvesting 
• Instruction re: proper latching technique & positioning
• Product recommendations re: feeding pillow, pump, & nipple cream, breast pump, etc. 
• Overview of what to expect re: infant feeding (intake, poops & pees, etc.) in the first week post delivery 
• ​Pediatrician recommendations
• If applicable, information on induced lactation, etc.