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 

  • 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

BOTTLE FEEDING CONSULT 

  • 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 
 

  • 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.