Integrative Lactation Care

If you’ve found yourself wondering:

• why do so many of these babies have reflux? constipation? 
• is nursing just…harder these days than it used to be?
• nothing I do seems to help this baby – why are they so fussy?

You’re not alone. 

When I first went into practice, I was asking these questions, frustrated by the lack of real answers in the postpartum care space. The responses most parents get when they ask their providers about these topics usually amounts to the following:

• “It’s normal.”
• “They’ll grow out of it.”
• “It’s just colic”.

It wasn’t good enough for me. And it’s still not good enough for me. So I started digging deeper. 

I dove into gut health. 

I dove into hormone balance.

I dove into nervous system care.

I dove into oral function.

I dove into root causes.

I’ll be completely honest – I still don’t have all the answers. Not even close. But I’ve learned a lot and I’m ready and excited to share what I have compiled with others, so we can grow and learn together.

Because families desperately need better care, better resources. They are willing to go to extraordinary lengths to get it. And if we can help move the needle even a little bit, or point them in the right direction – they are immensely grateful. 

What does this training cover?

We will cover a wide range of topics that most commonly cause hurdles for new parents, and use a functional root cause lens to guide parents towards an easier, smoother, & more empowered early parenting experience.

Introduction to Functional Care:

• What does a functional health / functional medicine lens to postpartum look like?
• Why shift our care in birthwork to a functional lens?
• How incorporating a functional lens to our own well-being can transform how we show up for our clients

Infant Feeding & Lactation

• A functional lens on infant feeding: understanding why so many babies & parents are struggling
• The importance of early gut health and how we can nurture it optimally
• How to catch the subtle issues with feeding & digestion early on and refer parents to the right support BEFORE the sh*t hits the fan
• Why the traditional approach to paced bottle feeding is overrated – and what you actually need to know for bottle feeding a baby
• Care guidance for clogs & mastitis that can reduce the need for antibiotics
• How to provide thoughtful emotional & logistical support to parents navigating complex challenges (triple feeding, low milk supply, reflux, & colic)
• The deep dive on tongue ties:
  • why they are so controversial
  • what the research really says
  • how to know who you can truly trust when it comes to oral ties
  • why a functional lens is essential
• The importance of optimal movement & nervous system function for feeding, and the role of skilled professional bodywork (special guest: Dr. Diane Babalas)

Sleep

• How to support optimal sleep in new parents & babies, including
  • Safe sleep options
  • The impact of feeding issues on sleep
• How to give informed, nuanced guidance about controversial topics as they relate to feeding & infant development:
  • pacifiers
  • swaddling
  • white noise
  • sleep training, & more
• The importance of nighttime nurture & connection for both infant mental health and postpartum mental health

Postpartum Wellness

• Supporting mental health and knowing the complex constellation that is infant feeding, sleep, postpartum nutrition, and mental health
• Identifying red flags for physiological & mental health issues
• How to uplift parent intuition and help new parents build trust in themselves

Who is this training for?

This training is for anyone who works with birthing & postpartum people and/or their babies – including, but not limited to:

• doulas
• physical therapists
• chiropractors
• midwives
• pediatricians
• perinatal therapists
• massage therapists
• obstetricians
• newborn care specialists
• nannies / early childhood educators
• feeding specialists / occupational therapists
• naturopaths
• functional health providers

This is a great fit for you if:

• you identify as crunchy, scrunchy, integrative, or holistic and appreciate outside-the-box approaches
• you care deeply about equity, access, inclusivity, & patient-centered care
• you are open-minded and ready to challenge long-entrenched preconceived notions in the infant feeding space
• you like trying new things
• you want to connect with other birthworkers / providers who are committed to compassionate, thoughtful, root-cause care

What to expect:

My goal is for you to leave feeling empowered not just to serve families at a whole new level, but with a whole new lens. You’ll have new tools & resources to share with families who are struggling, but more importantly, you’ll have an expanded lens for supporting them.

You’ll also leave with:

• 10+ done-for-you handouts you can share with clients
• 1 year of access to my online course library, where you can dive deeper into topics of interest ($200 value)
• 1 year of access to private mentorship group where you can ask questions/bring tough cases for insight

Upcoming Dates

Sunday, August 9th – 11am-4pm (lunch included) – Nest & Nurture

November – TBD

February – TBD

Online – TBD

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