Our services.

  • Prenatal Lactation Visits

    Breast Exam
    Health History
    Choosing a Pump
    Hospital Feeding Plan

  • Lactation Counseling

    Supply
    Positioning
    Use of Bottles
    Milk Transfer/Weighted Feeds
    Parent/Infant Connection
    Returning to work
    Weaning

  • Pump/Flange Fittings

    Ensuring Appropriate Flange Size
    Support on When and How Often to Pump
    Choosing a Pump

  • Infant Oral Function Evaluation

    Evaluation of Oral Musculature
    Evaluation of inappropriate compensations
    Suck-Swallow-Breathe rates/Efficiency
    Fatigue/Inefficiency
    Oral/facial tension and asymmetry

  • Breast Concerns

    Engorgement
    Yeast
    Mastitis
    Clogged Ducts
    Nipple Pain/Damage

  • Transition to Solids

    Food refusal
    Gagging/Vomiting
    Challenges with various food textures
    Support with milk/solids ratio
    Cup drinking (straw/sippy/open cup)

“I breastfed my baby for one week and then switched to pumping exclusively until trying again at week 8. When we restarted, a friend connected me with Emily and she was tremendously helpful! She walked me through different tips to help increase my milk supply, make sure my baby was latching well and gaining weight, and more than anything, she helped bring peace of mind throughout the process. I highly recommend working with Thrive!”

— Emma Neel