Lactation Medicine

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Breastfeeding is a relationship between you and your baby. It is natural, but like all close relationships, it does not mean that it is easy. As new mothers, our priority is to help our babies grow and thrive. Through lactation support, you build awareness of the unique fit and hold between you and your baby allowing your confidence to grow, while enabling you to achieve your feeding goals.

 

Bloom and Grow Lactation approach is based on the biomechanics of the suck and swallow reflex during breastfeeding. We seek to optimize the synchrony between mother and baby through attention to position and stability, which fosters comfort and communication. We bring mindful awareness and presence into the experience of mutual nourishment.

 

Leigh is a board-certified pediatrician, neonatologist, and former breastfeeding mama of twin girls. She is also a certified lactation counselor (CLC) and advanced lactation specialist. 

 

Lactation services include initial in home newborn visits, in office visits, virtual visits and prenatal lactation education classes.

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Common Challenges we can address:

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• Difficulty latching, Low milk production,

• Generous milk supply, Persistent breast and nipple pain,

• Mastitis,

• Engorgement,

• Milk expression,

• Prenatal consults,

• Multiples,

• Induced lactation,

• Premature infant transition to direct feeding.

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Please do not let the cost of services be a barrier to lactation support. We can review your coverage together and decide how best to proceed. Sliding Scale options are available. 

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