Breastfeeding Support
Our community-based doulas and perinatal community healthcare workers are trained breastfeeding peer counselors. In addition to our providing in-depth breastfeeding education through our monthly childbirth class series, our doulas give real-time, individualized breastfeeding support to mothers and families in their homes and via phone support. Our doulas support breastfeeding mothers by giving:
- Tips on getting a good start to breastfeeding
- Assistance with correct latch and positioning
- Help with overcoming common barriers to breastfeeding
- Encouragement for proper nutrition and hydration for lactation
- Help with breastfeeding concerns, including referrals to lactation consultants
- Ideas on how family and friends can give support
- Education on breast care, feeding patterns, working breastfeeding into their busy life, pumping and storing milk, baby’s cues, and more
IBCLC services are available by appointment. Call 417-832-9222 for details.