Finding a Trusted Lactation Consultant in Southern Oregon Might Feel Overwhelming.
I want to introduce you to one of the trusted location consultants here in Southern Oregon.
Whether you are planning to exclusively breastfeed your baby or bottle feed with formula or donor milk. There is a bonding experience that is so important to both your healing after birth to your baby’s brain development. These bonds and moments while trying to nurse your baby might get overwhelming and feel exhausting at times, but with the proper guidance and support, you can relax and enjoy this incredible journey. Hiring a trusted lactation consultant in Southern Oregon can be the best gift you can give yourself and your baby.
Did you know thatΒ Milk & Honey Lactation and Education is now open in Central Point Oregon? Their new support and education center is not only a place to find guidance through your breastfeeding journey, but they also have a directory of trusted midwives, doulas, massage therapists, photographers, and even playgroups!
They offer many services from:
Prenatal Lactation
They encourage moms to take a lactation class anytime in the first two trimesters and then to schedule a prenatal lactation consult for between 30 and 36 weeks. If you have a history of a traumatic breastfeeding experience or a history of preterm birth you might want to schedule closer to 30 weeks so that you can be seen more than once before your delivery.
This prenatal guidance will prepare you with the tools and knowledge you will want to have for a successful nursing journey.
Belly Binding
I would say this might be one of my favorite offerings from Milk & Honey. Reach out to them for more information on this traditional postpartum support for your body. This can be an added step in the healing process of your body. When you invite yourself to heal properly you are also supporting your body to relax and produce milk. All these tools will make your breastfeeding journey a smooth ride.
This service includes consultation, a belly binding tutorial, abdominal warming therapy, Traditional belly binding, and aftercare. Your care will include an authentic traditional postpartum Bengkung Belly Binding Wrap and you will be taught how to apply the bind wrap yourself at home.
Holistic Post-Partum Care Package
This package will provide incredible postpartum care services even before your baby arrives. Your package will begin with a prenatal lactation consultation with an IBCLC. You will then engage in a postpartum Planning Session with our Birth Matron to plan and describe your postpartum care services.
After your baby arrives you will be scheduled for at least three lactation consultations by one of our IBCLCs (we do our best to keep you with the lactation consultant of your choice. You will receive the entire 40-day Birth Matron kit complete with a Bengkung Belly Binder. Our Birth Matron will then see you a minimum of seven (7) times during the first 40 days providing you with personalized sessions during your visits that will include a healing touch with herbal compress, belly binding, and the complete Closing Ceremony. Other services that will occur during these sessions include sitz baths, vaginal steaming, and more. All these services are ancient traditions from the Malaysian Culture designed to provide holistic healing practices and aid in slimming during the postpartum period. The birth matron will not only provide these services for the mother but also provide education and support for the entire family. You may choose to add on postpartum meal delivery service at a discounted rate. This is the best gift any new family could receive!
Milk & Honey Boutique
They have the cutest baby accessories, cloth diapering systems, nursing support supplements, and clothing! The space is perfect for your littles to play while you browse.
I invite you to contact Kerensa, CNM. She is the visionary behind Milk & Honey Lactation and Education.
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