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Before describing our list of
services, we would like to talk to you about the benefits
breastfeeding can have for you and your baby!
Something Good for You and Your
Baby
For You...
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Today, new mothers spend less time
in the hospital, the traditional source for breastfeeding
instruction and support. LCA can help you fill this
information void
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You can return to work with the
assurance that you can breastfeed your baby for as long as you
want
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You can feel physically and emotionally
comfortable, secure in the knowledge that you are doing
something positive for yourself and your baby.
For Your Baby...
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Breastfed babies have significantly
fewer respiratory-tract and ear infections than bottle-fed infants
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Breastfeeding reduces an infant's risk of food
allergy
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Initial research suggests that breastfeeding
may have a long-term positive effect on a baby's immune
system.
We can
help...
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Mothers and babies with special needs
such as: prematurity, twins, and
handicapped mothers and babies
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Physicians and other health care
professionals with lactation management problems
that
require time intensive assessment and follow-up. We also
provide continuing education for you and your staff
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Preserve the breastfeeding relationship
for employed nursing mothers
Breastfeeding
Services...
Lactation
Consultations
Because breastfeeding is a learned art,
some mothers and babies may experience difficulties that require the
knowledge and skills of an experienced professional. Through
personal consultations in our office or in your home, we perform and
assessment, observe breastfeeding and develop a written care
plan. Initial
Consultations (approximately 2 hours) - $170 in your home, $95 in
our office
Follow Up Care - $55/hour in your home, $45/hour in our
office
Best
Beginning Assistance Services
A
new mom who is learning to breastfeed can benefit from the personal
attention, instruction, encouragement and support of a knowledgeable
professional. Our Breastfeeding Counselors assist mothers in
learning and perfecting the art of breastfeeding. Skills are
taught, practiced and reinforced in a 4 or 6 hour visit in your
home. * This service is for help with positioning and feeling
confident with breastfeeding, if a problem requiring an IBCLC
consult is found a consultation will be recommended and scheduled *
4
Hour Visit - $200.00, 6 Hour Visit - $250.00
My
Lactation Consultant - Personal
Breastfeeding Programs
To
further help mothers and babies, we offer a packages that make
having breastfeeding assistance more cost effective. These
packages make great shower gifts and are transferable.
New
Mom's Package - Help for the new mother, get
breastfeeding off to a great start with a prenatal breastfeeding
class, two hours of home assistance when you come home from the
hospital, 6 weekly follow-up telephone calls, breastfeeding survival
kit and a discount on additional products and services.
Working
Mom's
Package - Going back to work and continuing to breastfeed
provides wonderful benefits to mom and baby, though it can be quite
challenging. Let us help you get started and succeed.
Package includes a Working & Breastfeeding class that will help you get your
plan in place, assistance in choosing the best breastpump for your
situation, working mom's survival kit and milestone awards, 6
months of telephone support and a discount on a breastpump,
additional services and accessories. Package
prices - $250.00
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