Breastfeeding Support * IBCLC * Lactation Consultant

Cincinnati, Ohio * Dayton, Ohio and Surrounding Areas

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it’s not always easy.  If you’re a first-time mom or just need extra support, help is available. Your breastfeeding journey can be different with each baby and breastfeeding support after birth can help.  Light & Love is here to help you prepare for breastfeeding and if breastfeeding issues arise.  An IBCLC lactation consultant can provide breastfeeding tips and breastfeeding support that is tailored to your needs. It can be normal to face some challenges as you learn how to breastfeed.  Light & Love offers a lactation consultant who can help guide you through both the normal challenges and the more difficult breastfeeding problems.  These can include:  how to latch baby, breastfeeding latch problems, feeding cues, breastfeeding pain, sore nipples, breastfeeding positions, cluster feeding, how to know baby is getting enough, increasing milk supply, engorgement, breast pumping support, breastfeeding schedule, breast care and more.  A lactation consultant can assist you beyond the early days of breastfeeding throughout your breastfeeding journey with things like mastitis, clogged ducts, weaning your baby and more.  Remember, every breastfeeding journey is unique, and with the right support, you can find what works best for you and your baby.

The "Labor of Love & Breastfeeding Success" package offers everything included in the "Labor of Love Basics" package plus extra breastfeeding support.  With this package, you will receive one extra prenatal visit that is breastfeeding focused and includes the "Breastfeeding Basics" class.  You will also receive a total of 4 postpartum visits to promote breastfeeding success.  The first visit for breastfeeding support with be scheduled within the first week after baby's birth and the others will follow at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks. 

Lactation support hours and the "Breastfeeding Basics" class can also be provided separately.  *See more info on the Pricing page.

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What People Are Saying

"I reached out to Liz needing someone asap to come out to my house as I was dealing with some issues regarding nursing/pumping. Within 24 hours, Liz was able to come over & helped me tremendously! She was so patient and helpful with me during our session. I learned many things that have made my feeding journey so much simpler. At one point, I needed her to hold my baby and she also was amazing with him too! I’m so thankful I found Liz! I would have probably given up if I hadn’t been able to have her help. I highly recommend Liz."

Maddie

Liz came to my rescue when my four month old all of a sudden started having issues nursing! She is very knowledgeable, supportive and kind. I'm so thankful she was available over the weekend to answer all my questions and help me troubleshoot.

Jill