Providing expert lactation & infant feeding support
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or IBCLC, specializes in providing expert care in infant feeding and lactation support. With extensive training and knowledge in breastfeeding techniques, anatomy, and infant nutrition, Kimberly offers personalized guidance to new mothers and families. She assesses individual breastfeeding challenges, provides practical solutions, and educates parents on effective feeding practices. This is to ensure both mother and baby thrive.
She supports all avenues of infant feeding including bottle feeding, breastfeeding and exclusively pumping.
Kimberly's compassionate approach fosters a supportive environment, empowering families to achieve their breastfeeding goals and enhance the overall health and well-being of their infants.
Prenatal education plays a crucial role in preparing expectant parents for the breastfeeding journey. Equipping them with essential knowledge about infant feeding, lactation management, and the importance of establishing a supportive environment for both mother and baby.
Breastfeeding education from an IBCLC empowers parents with vital skills and knowledge to successfully initiate and maintain breastfeeding, fostering a healthy bond between mother and baby.
Bottle feeding support from an IBCLC provides parents with expert guidance on safe feeding practices, proper bottle techniques, and strategies to ensure their baby receives adequate nutrition while fostering a positive feeding experience.
Breast pump and pumping support equips parents with essential techniques for effective pumping. While providing guidance on selecting the right equipment, and strategies to maintain milk supply while ensuring the milk is safely stored.
Reflux and colic support from an IBCLC offers parents tailored strategies to manage and solve their baby's discomfort, including feeding techniques, positioning advice, and recommendations for dietary adjustments to alleviate symptoms and promote a more comfortable feeding experience.
Solids and weaning support provides parents with guidance on introducing solid foods, understanding developmental readiness, and creating balanced meal plans. While also addressing any concerns related to allergies and nutritional needs during the transition from breastfeeding or formula feeding.
"I found Kim through a quick Google search, as I had a preemie who lost over 10% of her body weight and had some issues latching. Kim came to my house and assessed my latch and my daughter's mouth and gave us tips and tricks to help us through. Kim is very knowledgeable and checks in frequently and even sent a short video on how to ease my daughters gas pains, worked immediately. She made me feel comfortable and more at ease with nursing. I couldn't recommend her enough!"
Kimberly Jarest, IBCLC International Board Certified Lactation Consultant