Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist

“From the moment I met Tracy, her warmth and welcoming nature put me at ease. Her breastfeeding information course was incredibly informative, solidifying my goal to breastfeed my baby and outlining the support I needed to achieve it.

Our breastfeeding journey has been a joy, thanks to Tracy's unwavering support and expertise. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her by our side and couldn't recommend her and this service highly enough. Choosing Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist was the best decision we made for our breastfeeding success.”
— Megan R.

Why Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist?

CONGRATULATIONS! You made it to 37 weeks! With baby’s nursery decorated and a stockpile of diapers on hand, your due date is right around the corner. Even with all of your hard work to prepare for baby’s arrival, you may still find yourself questioning your preparedness…

How do I initiate breastfeeding after birth?

How is breastfeeding going to go for me?

What is mastitis and how can I avoid it?

When does my milk come in?

How do I know if I have enough milk?

How long should I nurse for? And should I nurse on both sides or just one?

How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk at each feed?

Your breastfeeding journey is something you have dreamed of since you found out you were pregnant, it’s the most important thing you’ll do when your baby arrives and something you need to feel confident about if you’re going to succeed. And yet, we don’t provide the knowledge or support that so many breastfeeding moms not only need, but they deserve.

It can be a struggle for new and experienced moms alike to find answers to your breastfeeding and pumping questions, especially when there are so many different methods, tips and tricks out there. How do you know what evidence-based and what will work best for you and your baby’s unique situation?

In the United States 83.9% of women initiate breastfeeding after birth.

By 3 months postpartum the number of breastfeeding moms drops to 46.3%

And by 6 months postpartum that number drops to 25.8%

These numbers aren’t a reflection of women who are failing at breastfeeding…

It’s an indication of a lack of early and consistent support breastfeeding moms need.

Did you know?

Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist

Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialists aim is to ensure that all moms who choose to breastfeed their newborn receive evidence-based, vetted and valuable information to ensure they can experience a breastfeeding journey where they feel confident, empowered and fully supported!

Early Education and Preparing

Breastfeeding is instinctive, but it is still a learned behavior. If breastfeeding is important to you, preparing in advance, discussing your plan and understanding the process of breastfeeding is paramount in creating a calm, relaxed and enjoyable breastfeeding experience.

Because Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist knows that a good pregnancy and birth translates to a positive breastfeeding experience, she becomes a resources from you the moment you decide you’d like her support. She stays in touch with you throughout the end of your pregnancy to check-in on how you’re feeling and ensure you’re fully prepared for your breastfeeding experience.

At 37 weeks, she will do an 1.5-2 hour Preparing For Breastfeeding Class. This class is tailored to your specific family and needs. We will go over the following:

  • How the body creates, stores and ejects milk

  • Understanding the breastfeeding lifestyle - what the first few weeks looks like

  • How to initiate breastfeeding to ensure success - The Breast Crawl

  • Infant Consciousness States and Hunger Cues

  • Anatomy of a Good Latch

  • How long and how often to nurse

  • What breastfeeding should feel like - Spoiler Alert: It should never hurt!

  • What to expect in the first 72 hours after birth

  • Common Breastfeeding Positions

  • How to Burp Baby

  • Hand Expression and Pumping

  • How to prepare for breastfeeding the first few weeks postpartum

Reliable and Consistent Support

After baby arrives, it’s important to ensure they are latching correctly to ensure your milk comes in , your supply stays strong and your baby continues to meet their growth milestones.

Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist will visit you early to ensure your baby has a good latch and is transferring milk well. After that inital visit, she will do a weekly in-home visit to:

  • Ensure your baby is transferring well by doing weighted feeds

  • Ensuring they get back to birth weight and continue to meet their growth milestones

  • Help you with any supply issues - oversupply can be just as difficult to manage as an undersupply

  • Help to introduce your baby’s first bottle in a paced feeding position to ensure baby doesn’t overfeed or create a preference for the bottle

  • Discuss how you are healing and feeling emotionally through this time

  • Help you to pump and ensure you’re sized correctly for your flange

  • When appropriate help your baby transition to less overnight feeds to get you some more rest

And Your Personal Breastfeeding Specialist is available to you 24/7 with phone or text support. No more late night/middle of the night scrolling for answers to your important questions.