Our lactation consultants have decades and decades of experience (over 200 years of experience combined!) assisting families in many ways with many different concerns, challenges, and questions. Lactation consultants (IBCLCs) are trained in so much more than newborn feeding challenges! Here are some of the common and less common concerns that our team is well versed in assisting with:

  • weight gain concerns

  • latching issues

  • tongue and lip ties

  • cleft lips/palates

  • positioning

  • bottle refusal

  • breast refusal

  • alternative feeding methods

  • low tone

  • milk supply

  • exclusive pumping

  • latching/breastfeeding an exclusively bottle fed older baby

  • nipple pain/discomfort

  • flat/inverted nipples

  • letdown issues

  • engorgement

  • allergies/sensitivities

  • pumping/flange fitting

  • mastitis/plugged ducts/suspected breast infections

  • vasospasm

  • nipple blebs

  • returning to work

  • maximizing sleep

  • starting solids

  • weaning (abruptly or slowly)

  • premature and NICU

  • multiples

  • inducing lactation & re-lactation

  • adoption

  • tandem nursing

  • co-nursing

  • history of breast surgery

  • medication safety concerns

and many other nursing and pumping concerns, such as navigating lactation & conditions like PCOS, infertility, diabetes, thyroid disorders, autoimmune disorders, and disabilities.

Most of our consultants have experience working with families with most of the challenges listed above, and you can read more about each lactation consultant and their specialities and passions here. If you feel like you’re dealing with a unique situation and are unsure of who to book with, you can text our administrative staff at 202-293-5182 with a brief description of what you’re coming in for and they can recommend which consultant(s) to see. When you’re ready to book, click here.