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What You Could Expect During an Initial Appointment:

These are the topics we may cover, depending on your individual situation and challenges:
  • A review of your health history
  • A review of your social history
  • A review of infant health history
  • Your birth story
  • A fully observed feed evaluating position/latch/transfer
  • Breast/nipple assessment
  • Infant oral assessment
  • Pump flange effectiveness
  • Collaborative care plan
  • If needed, demonstrated teaching on how to use nursing tools

How to Prepare for Your Appointment:

  • Schedule an appointment time when infant will likely be hungry
  • Have expressed breastmilk or human milk substitute (formula) available (3 oz)
  • A record of infant stooling/voiding, feeding, and sleeping for at least 48 hours prior
  • Have any nursing tools and pump accessible
  • Prepare a list of questions for me
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  • Home
  • About
  • Mission Statement
  • Lactation Services
    • What Will Our Consultation Look Like?
  • Intimacy Coaching
  • Book An Appointment
  • Client Testimonials
  • Payment Policies
  • Contact
  • Calendar
  • The Holding Presence Blog
  • Resources