About Mother Baby Lactation Care
There are many benefits to breastfeeding for both mother and baby, but the process does not always start as smoothly as expected. Challenges can present themselves whether it is your first child or your fourth — from infant anatomical and developmental differences to maternal postnatal recovery factors that influence the early days of the mother-baby dyad.
When it comes to adjusting to life with a newborn, comfort and convenience are everything. Learning about in home lactation care means discovering that you can receive expert clinical guidance in the exact environment where you and your baby are most comfortable — your own home. Mother Baby Lactation Care is a private home visit lactation practice headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland, founded to provide clients with an advanced level of care for breastfeeding problems in the comfort of their own home. We are dedicated to helping nursing mothers, their babies, and families reach their breastfeeding goals throughout the DC Metro area.
After delivery, a mother’s body is recovering from childbirth, baby is adjusting to this unfamiliar world, and the family is learning about their brand-new life together. We are committed to supporting both mother and baby — addressing the challenges they encounter and providing the dyad with the tools to overcome them. Our holistic approach also includes partnering and collaborating with your other health care providers.
About In Home Lactation Care
Having an experienced lactation consultant provide this assessment in the home helps alleviate the stress of traveling with your newborn and rushing to make an appointment on time — we come to you! Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Clarksburg, Frederick… you can stay in your pajamas and even have your older children present during the evaluation if desired. We help you learn how to nurse in your surroundings and create the perfect nursing station in your own home, and we provide the proper tools and guidance to overcome any breastfeeding challenges. Everything is done in your own environment where you are most comfortable — we are here to help you relax and enjoy this time with your new bundle of joy!
Common Issues
Our goal is to assist parent and baby in achieving their breastfeeding goals while decreasing their stress level. We are here to help establish an easier breastfeeding relationship through extensive support. Some of the common issues that we address during a consult include:
- Poor infant weight gain
- Low milk supply
- Nipple soreness
- Engorgement
- Jaundice
- Latch difficulty
- Nipple confusion/preference
- Premature infants
- Mastitis
- Plugged ducts
- Breastfeeding multiples
- Parents returning to work
- Helping new parents find ways to get more sleep
- And many more breastfeeding issues
What Local Families Are Saying
Welcoming someone into your home during such a monumental time requires trust. I am incredibly grateful to partner with local parents across Montgomery and Frederick Counties and the DC Metro area to help them navigate their breastfeeding journeys. Here is what some of our client families have to say about their experiences with Mother Baby Lactation Care.