(Non)Breastfeeding Counseling IBCLC
After extensive further training, I returned to my work from the neonatal unit as a freelance nurse. Because I am so passionate about this field, I pursued the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification. This involves comprehensive training that is always up-to-date with the latest research and serves as a global standard for quality support in advising (non)breastfeeding parents. To provide this level of support in the long term, ongoing further trainings are essential, which reinforces my belief in the need for empathetic, individualized and evidence-based lactation support for everyone.
Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or both, I provide expert guidance meeting your needs and preferences. If desired, I can prepare you and your support network for infant feeding, newborn care, and the postpartum period already during pregnancy. I will integrate your visions and wishes to enable an informed path into parenthood that feels right for you. I highly recommend addressing these topics during pregnancy, as the feeding and care of the child begins immediately after birth. Furthermore, as a breastfeeding consultant, I am available by phone and will visit you if you have any difficulties or questions. The consultation takes place at your home and lasts 1-2 hours.
Whether breastfeeding or not, it is my passion to accompany families informed, individualized, and supported into the postpartum period and beyond.
All of this complements my work as a doula very well, but can also be used independently.
Price per consultation visit 120 € / 90 € / 40 €
When
does an
IBCLC breastfeeding consultant help?
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Latch Techniques and Breastfeeding Positions
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Pain and Breastfeeding
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Breast Infections or Inflammation
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Milk Congestion
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Sore Nipples
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Breast Redness
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Too Much or Too Little Milk
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Supplemental Feeding Methods
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Attachment-Based Bottle Feeding
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Infant Weight Problems
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Infant Digestive Problems
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Transition from Bottle-Fed to Breastfed Baby
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Mental Health and Breastfeeding
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Nutrition and Breastfeeding
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Complementary Feeding
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Weaning
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Safe Sleep
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Breastfeeding Premature Infants
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Breastfeeding Multiples
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Breastfeeding Sick/Disabled Children
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Breastfeeding with Cleft Lip and Palate
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Breastfeeding and having Diseases
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Breastfeeding After Adoption
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Induced Lactation
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Here you will find helpful and carefully selected links and books on the subject of breastfeeding and not breastfeeding. The content corresponds to the current state of research and is also recommended by my training center EISL - European Institute for Breastfeeding and Lactation.
The materials are a mixture of English and German language.
Positioning the child at the breast
https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/anlegen-und-positionieren.html
Video: https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/das-anlegen-des-babys-an-die-brust/?portfolioCats=156jsa
Basics for a good start of breastfeeding:
https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/bausteine-fuer-einen-guten-stillbeginn.html
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Breastfeeding-leaflet.pdf
Informations to listen to about the precious colostrum:
https://www.kolostrumkarte.de/colostrum-information/
Video to express breastmilk by hand:
https://globalhealthmedia.org/video/how-to-express-breastmilk/
When the child is bottle-fed:
https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/begleitung-von-eltern-die-ihr-kind-mit-der-flasche-fuettern.html
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/Bottle-feeding-leaflet.pdf
Many many more informations:
https://www.stillen-institut.com/de/informationen-fuer-die-praxis.html
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/
BOOKS
Comprehensive breastfeeding guide (German):
STILLEN - Einfühlsame Begleitung durch alle Phasen der Stillzeit
von Gumberger/Hormann
Everything around sleep (German):
Schlaf gut, Baby
von Herbert Renz Polster/Nora Imlau
Starting complementary baby food (German):
Einmal Breifrei Bitte
von Loretta Stern/Eva Nagy
Breastfeeding guide in inclusive language (English):
Queer Nursing
von Liesel Burisch
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