Mom’s choice: In-Home, Skype, our Ventura office, or phone. We visit homes in Ventura, Los Angles and Santa Barbara!
When a new mother has questions or worries, you don’t have to go it alone! Breastfeeding moms can feel isolated and without guideposts in those early days. Alternatively, conflicting breastfeeding advice from caring friends, family and even professionals can feel overwhelming.
Mothers Guild offers private breastfeeding consultation in your home, our office in Ventura, via Skype or phone. Together, we will address your concerns. We will design a short-term plan, leave you with written recommendations and plan for follow-up in 2 – 5 days. We work closely with you as you grow confident and reach your nursing goals. We stick by you until you find your way!
Moms use consultation for any of these reasons:
Sleepy or Fussy baby
Slow to gain baby*
Nipple or breast pain
Baby unable to latch*
Baby unsatisfied at breast*
Engorgement
Low milk supply* Too much milk
Doctor suggests you use formula*
Breast augmentation/reduction*
Baby rash/discomfort/suspected food allergy
Breast/Nipple infections
Plugged ducts or bleb/Recurrent plugs
What’s normal for a newborn?
What’s normal for mom in the early weeks?
Questions about newborn calming, soothing, attachment, sleeping, and baby-wearing
Breastfeeding multiple babies
Repair/healing from a difficult birth experience
If, when, and how to introduce a bottle*
Pumping and storing expressed breast milk
Preparing for return to work as a breastfeeding Mom
Which pump is best for your situation and why*?
Not sure if you need help? Call or email for a complimentary check-in.
*On occasion, young babies benefit from supplementation with expressed breast milk or formula while learning to breastfeed or while mom is building supply. Rather than use bottles, which can create a barrier to your baby learning to breastfeed, we teach alternative methods. If you are already bottle feeding but hope to breastfeed, we will teach you how to supplement safely and build milk supply while learning to nurse your baby.