Feeding

reach your feeding goals

As a Registered Nurse, I am not here to tell you how to feed your baby.  I am here to support you. First, I will perform a thorough assessment. Then, I will provide education and support to help you overcome challenges and achieve your feeding goals.

Feeding support package

This package is for families who need consistent support to overcome the struggles they are having with feeding, including breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and formula. My goal is to help take the stress out of feeding your baby.

This service includes:

  • 60 minute feeding assessment (virtual or in-home)
  • Comprehensive feeding plan and eBook
  • 7 consecutive days of follow-up email support

$150-$250

In-Home Area Served: Northeast Ohio

Virtual Feeding Support

I can help you overcome feeding challenges from anywhere! This service includes:

    • 60-minute online session
    • Recap email will be sent following the session summarizing my assessment, and providing education on how to reach your goals

$75

Weaning Support Package

Weaning from breastfeeding can be stressful, both physically and emotionally. I will help make the process easier for your whole family.

This service includes:

  • 30 minute phone assessment where I will help you create a plan to get your child transitioned from the breast, and onto a nutritionally recommended alternative
  • Daily support for seven consecutive days
  • Comprehensive weaning eBook

$125

Bottle Refusal Package

If your breastfeeding baby is refusing to take a bottle, I can help! This can be very stressful for a family, especially if mom is preparing to go back to work. There is no “quick-fix” to bottle refusal. It takes time and a gentle approach, which is exactly what I will do!

This service includes:

  • 60-minute visit and assessment
  • One phone call each week for one month
  • Daily email support for one month
  • Comprehensive plan sent after the initial visit and after each phone call
  • Bottle Feeding eBook
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$250-$300

EVIDENCE-INFORMED EDUCATION
One-On-One Virtual feeding Workshops

I offer educational programming for new parents at every feeding stage.  Group workshops are also available — click here to view my class schedule.  Interested in booking a one-on-one session? Click below to get started. 

During this 60 minute workshop I will provide you with evidence-informed breastfeeding information and tips, which will leave you feeling confident and excited to get started. Topics covered include:

  • Hand expression
  • Latching and positioning
  • How to avoid sore nipples
  • What to do if your infant won’t breastfeed
  • How long to breastfeed on each side
  • Pumping in the postpartum period
  • Pacifiers and bottles

Also included is a 15-minute prenatal breastfeeding assessment and our extensive breastfeeding eBook.

There are many ways to feed your infant, and I will teach you about all of them.  Topics covered during this 60 minute workshop include:

  • Responsive feeding techniques
  • Exclusive breastfeeding with supplementation
  • Combination feeding 
  • Exclusive pumping
  • How to build a freezer stash of expressed breast milk
  • Tips on how to return to work
  • How and when to introduce a bottle
  • Formula: how to know what to choose and how much to give
  • Breast pumps: what equipment do you need
  • And more!

Also included is an extensive companion eBook.

During this 60 minute session I will teach you how to hand express, review the benefits of antenatal hand expression, and provide supplemental teaching on breastfeeding and what to expect. This service also includes all supplies needed to safely store your expressed colostrum, plus our comprehensive breastfeeding eBook.

Ready to start solids but not sure where to start?  This can be so overwhelming, and I can make it easier.  Join me for a one hour workshop where I will cover:

  • Signs of readiness
  • Gear you need for starting
  • Baby-led weaning (BLW) vs. purees vs. combination of the two
  • Responsive feeding
  • How to introduce allergens and recognize an allergy
  • How do you incorporate cow’s milk?

The workshop includes our comprehensive Starting Solids eBook.

Do you know what to do in a choking emergency? Does starting solids make you nervous? I can help! I will teach you the life-saving skills to give you peace of mind. A CPR workshop can be added on to any feeding workshop. Click below to learn more.