Alyssa takes an holistic and evidenced-based approach to support parents on their feeding journeys. She used various feeding techniques to nourish her own children including nursing, pumping, and bottle feeding so she is there to help, never judge. Feeding babies from your body is a completely natural process AND it is a learned skill that many need support with at some point in their journeys. Alyssa is happy to counsel through any issues and challenges and also share in the joy and milestones. Her goal is for parents to enjoy their feeding journey as much as possible while effectively nourishing their baby. 

Should you choose to use formula at any point in your journey you also deserve as much support as you would like. Alyssa is here to help you choose the right bottle, understand formula, and ensuring every caregiver feels comfortable with bottle feeding. Formula requires proper handling and storage so we will make sure the care team feels confident with that as well.

Lactation counseling can occur at any time, prenatally, postpartum, and months after birth.  Breastfeeding/chestfeeding/body feeding should NOT hurt. Please reach out at any time, especially if you have experienced challenges in the past or feel a problem arising (early is best to avoid stress).

• The science & process behind human milk production
• Positioning for parent & baby
• Optimal latch
• Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs Trained by Chrysalis Orofacial)
• Discussion of optimal oral function when nursing & bottle feeding
• Milk supply & production
• Proper flange fitting
• Pump selection & troubleshooting
• Bottle selection & feeding
• Supplementation—human milk &/or formula
• Proper milk handing & storage
• Formula education
• Return to work planning
• Nighttime feeds
• Introduction to solids
• Weaning
• Referral to related providers