About
Welcome! I’m Leslye and I am an IBCLC and RN with over 12 years of experience working with moms and babies. Experience with a variety of complex breastfeeding situations will allow me to help you reach your infant feeding goals. I offer prenatal consults and postpartum home-visits at flexible times to meet you and your baby’s schedule (or lack thereof).
What to expect from a prenatal consultation
First, I’ll get to know your pregnancy history and learn about previous infant feeding experiences (it's ok if you haven't ever fed a baby before!). For the prenatal session I offer:​
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breastfeeding education including the benefits to you and baby
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positioning tips and demonstrations
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common breastfeeding problems and their solutions
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help with setting up and using your breast pump, including ensuring you have the correct flange size
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provide a care plan based on the assessment that will guide you for the start of your breastfeeding journey
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help you feel able and empowered to achieve the first latch in those precious moments after birth
what to expect from a postpartum consultation
First, I’ll get to know your birth and feeding history and conduct a physical examination.
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check baby for oral restrictions
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address how to increase and/or maintain milk supply
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assess baby at breast
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work with mom and baby to achieve comfortable positioning and effective latch
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weigh the baby before and after a feeding
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help with setting up and using your breast pump, including ensuring you have the correct flange size
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provide a care plan based on the assessment that will guide you for the next few days/weeks
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help you feel able and empowered to meet your baby’s needs with practical tools and non-judgmental, empathetic support
