Lactation Counseling
Breastfeeding is the absolute best start for your baby.  Nutritionally and
emotionally it is everything your baby needs.  There are many advantages
to breastfeeding for both mother and baby.  The American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) recommends babies be exclusively breastfed for the first
6 months.  Thereafter it recommends breastfeeding for at least the 1st
year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and baby.  

Mothers who choose to breastfeed have wonderful support available to
them.  From support group meetings to lactation centers to readily
available supplies for working mothers, women today are able to do what
is best for their baby with greater ease.

As a Certified Lactation Counselor for the Central Florida Breastfeeding
& Parenting Center, I provide support and education on breastfeeding
your baby.  I assist you in reaching your goal with breastfeeding and
provide you with answers to common question and concerns about
breastfeeding.

As your Lactation Counselor I meet with you and your baby to evaluate
feeding soon after birth.  I work with you to ensure a proper latch and
successfully establish breastfeeding.  I provide follow-up by phone or in
person and am available to you 24 hrs by phone.  When starting solids or
if choosing to return to work I am available to provide you with the
support you need in order to successfully continue your breastfeeding
relationship.

* In the event a situation is beyond my field of expertise our in-house International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant will be available to see you within 24 to 48
hrs.