My Services
When you choose Baby's First Sips, you’re choosing to live your life to the fullest! There is nothing more rewarding than being with and supporting new families. I see parents transform when things begin to work the way they want and hoped. You will be supported by a holistic family-centered approach as a caring, unique individual. A feeding plan will be developed together that supports your identified feeding goals while feeling empowered and confident as a new parent!
In-Home breast/chest feeding support
Just discharged from the hospital? This is usually the time that I get THE phone call. Whatever your concern, I can provide any assistance and support that you may need.
You can expect that I will collaborate with you to overcome any issues that you might be having, and that includes creating a baby’s feeding plan with you to address identified needs. By the end of the visit, you will be feeling supported, empowered and encouraged.
Your Home visit will include:
· Complete parent and baby health history
· Breast/chest assessment
· Oral and suck assessment
· Latching and positioning support
· Baby behaviour, feeding cues, and anticipatory guidance support & teaching
Identifying nutritive feeding and milk transfer
· Tips & tools to help you breast/chest feed more easily & effectively
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Private Infant Sleep Consultation
Private sleep consultations are great for parents looking for support and guidance in establishing healthy sleep habits for their baby. It is known that a good sleep is not only essential to your baby's growth and development, but for the whole family's well being. While sleep itself is a natural process, developing healthy sleep habits is a learned skill. With so many conflicting opinions on sleep from books, professionals, family and friends, it can be overwhelming for parents to choose the best sleep approach for their family. I am here to help!
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I have extensive knowledge of baby & early child developmental needs, parenting, effective sleep coaching methods and scheduling routines. I will conduct a comprehensive sleep assessment while working closely with you to design and implement a customized sleep plan for your family’s needs and parenting style.
In-Hospital breast/chest feeding support
My primary focus is on breast/chestfeeding, especially initial latching & positioning with early skin-to-skin contact. This is the most important time for baby and parent to ensure proper latching and colostrum/milk transfer, which establishes a healthy milk supply, as well as prevents tissue damage, excessive weight loss or rising jaundice levels. In hospital, the nurses will support your baby's feedings. I can always be booked on-call to come into the hospital to assist with latching, effective technique, and collaborate with you and the nurses on a feeding plan.
Prenatal Infant feeding preparation
I can offer a customized Infant feeding session that answers all of your questions and more. This is a popular option for those who have a busy family/work life and want to be prepared for their baby's arrival.
Of course, breast/chest feeding success goes beyond getting the facts, it also involves creating the environment to practice and build your confidence. Whether you’re expecting your first child or you have previously experienced feeding challenges, a prenatal lactation consultation session will give you valuable confidence and skills for welcoming your new baby.