Whether you are a first time parent or a seasoned one, feeding concerns can take you by surprise. Many parents feel frustrated or overwhelmed when breastfeeding does not come as easily as they hoped. It is one of the most common things we hear, and it is almost always fixable.
We have a team of IBCLC certified, in-house lactation consultants at every office. They work with families before delivery, in the first tender weeks, and all the way through weaning. Planning ahead? Start with a prenatal breastfeeding consultation.
Expecting, or already home with your baby? Call or text to request a lactation visit. No referral needed.
Our IBCLC certified Lactation Consultants are more than just highly experienced nurses. Most are mothers, and all have received additional training to help other moms succeed with nursing.
The best time for your first lactation visit is before delivery. Meet your consultant, talk through your history and goals, and know what the first days look like. Learn about prenatal lactation consultations.
Nursing is not supposed to hurt, and yet it is the top complaint we hear from first time parents. Correcting a shallow latch or poor positioning early keeps your feeding plans on track.
Trouble keeping your baby awake to eat? Or a baby who never seems finished? It is hard to know what is normal. Often one visit is enough for a parent to think, I've got this.
True supply problems are less common than people fear, which does not stop anyone from worrying. Your consultant can tell you quickly whether there is an issue and what to do about it.
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We had an amazing experience with Dr. James and his assistant, Bridget! They were both incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming with my daughter, making her feel comfortable from the moment we walked in. They took the time to explain everything, answered all of our questions, and made what could have been a stressful visit a fun and positive experience.
—Taylor Paetsch.
When your infant’s pediatrician and your lactation consultant are on the same team, you can expect faster solutions.
Your providers can consult one another and follow-up to ensure your baby’s latch, weight gain, and appetite are all progressing. And, if there’s an issue inside baby’s mouth, you’ll also have access to pediatric dental providers right here in our offices. Corrective procedures like frenectomies can be done more quickly and with less pain than ever before.
Call or text (801) 254-9700 and ask for a lactation consultation. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to be an established patient. If you are already seeing one of our pediatric providers, we can often schedule your lactation visit right after your baby’s well check, depending on availability. Just mention it when you book.
Yes, and it is one of the most useful visits you can schedule. A prenatal breastfeeding consultation usually happens in the third trimester and covers your medical history, feeding goals, latch and positioning, breast pump questions, and what to expect in the first days after delivery.
Your Lactation Consultant will chat with you about your concerns and may examine your baby’s mouth and tongue. Depending on the issue you’re experiencing, she may weigh your baby before and after feeding or observe your baby’s latch. We have a comfy nursing chair and you’ll always be in a private room.
Most plans do, but coverage varies. We recommend calling the number on your insurance card and asking about lactation services. Our front desk can help you with what to ask.
IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the highest credential in lactation care. It requires clinical hours, coursework, and a board exam. Every lactation consultant at Families First is an IBCLC and an experienced pediatric nurse, and most are mothers themselves.
