Why breastfeed
There are many wonderful reasons to choose breastfeeding for you + baby.
The hormones associated with breastfeeding improve your birth recovery. And bonus... love hormones are released to help form a healthy attachment to your baby.
Not only that, breast milk is the perfect food for your baby! Your immunity from disease is passed to your baby through your breast milk. How cool is that?
Breastfeeding with success
Breastfeeding isn't always easy though; it's a learned behavior for both mom + baby.
Breastfeeding your baby is an important aspect of becoming a mother. You, baby and of course your certified lactation consultant, work together to be successful!
At Canyon Midwifery we actively promote exclusive breastfeeding. We strive to make a pro-active setting for success for all our moms + babies. In order to meet this goal, we provide breastfeeding education and postpartum follow-up care to help you + baby!
What is an IBCLC?
IBCLC is an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Each IBCLC studies long hours, completes lactation support contact hours with parents, and takes a rigorous exam with others around the world. International education ensures lactation consultation is excellent + consistent world-wide! Now that's a cool goal!
This is the highest level of education a lactation specialist can receive. And guess what?! At Canyon Midwifery we have three to help our families meet their breastfeeding goals! They are re-certified every 5 years to ensure they are current in evidence-based breastfeeding care.
How can my IBCLC help?
Pre/Postpartum Breastfeeding Education
one-on-one sessions + group classes
Latch Positioning + Holds
one-on-one coaching + group classes
Troubleshooting Breastfeeding Issues
such as low milk supply, high-risk babies, poor weight gain, unusual weight loss, plugged ducts, mastitis, thrush, weaning and more!
Returning to Work While Breastfeeding
how-to and sample pumping schedules
Our specialty
Becky worked as a NICU registered nurse for 10 years before becoming a lactation consultant, and now works in a level 3 NICU as a NICU lactation consultant. This experience allows Canyon Midwifery Lactation to care for preterm, late preterm, and term infants. Our lactation consultants are well equipped to care for sick and healthy babies to ensure every mom and baby achieves their breastfeeding goals!
We also work closely with moms and babies for:
Referral to a Specialist for Tongue, Lip, and Buccal Tie Evaluation
In-Depth Pumping Education
Supplemental Feeding Systems
Troubleshooting Breastfeeding Issues
low milk supply, plugged milk ducts, returning to work, mastitis, and EVEN induced lactation for adoptive mothers!
Care options
Care options available to the general public or as additional package items to our birth care plans.
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