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Lactation Counseling

We will spend time together to discuss breastfeeding - baby hunger cues, skin-to-skin comfort, best latch practices, your comfort while nursing, how much milk a baby needs - whatever support and information you request. Breastfeeding LAT assessment available. Visits are typically 1 to 2 hours. Available on Cape Cod. $45/hour

Postpartum Support

I will spend time with you and your new baby to give you the opportunity to focus on your rest and recovery. I will be happy to share baby development information, breastfeeding support, and overall encouragement as you adjust physically and emotionally to parenthood. Take a nap, a shower, a snack while I tend to baby and light chores. Visits are typically 3 to 4 hours. Available on Cape Cod. $45/hour

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At each visit, let’s customize our time together based on your current needs.

We’ll start each visit with a check-in to determine which of the following supports may best fit your day:

  • Rest, napping, and self-care

  • Talking to celebrate and vent about the recent days

  • Breastfeeding assistance - baby latch, baby feeding cues

  • Baby development information

  • Local resources for other services

  • Assessing your mood, self-care

  • Taking a walk, getting some fresh air

  • Discussions about sleep, routines

  • Conversation about relationships with partner, friends, family

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  • A break from holding and changing the baby

  • Nurturing with a healthy snack

  • Help with light chores (laundry, dishes)

  • Positive affirmations and encouragement

  • Time with other child/children

  • Talking about your birth experience

  • Shower or bath

  • Guidance about sibling bonding

  • Information about newborn care

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