Lactation
RVA Pediatrics offers Lactation Services at all 3 Locations!
Breastfeeding offers premium nutrition to your baby but can be challenging at times. An experienced lactation consultant supports your feeding choices and can make a huge difference in your breastfeeding success.
We offer services for families of all experience-levels; from first-time parents to ones who may just need a refresher.
According to the AAP, moms who receive support have more success in breastfeeding. The lactation team at RVA Pediatrics is here to provide that support.
Introducing our Team
- Tammy Rockwell RN, IBCLC joined the staff in 2016 to work with breastfeeding families at RVA Pediatrics. A nurse since 1981, Tammy has a deep interest in helping new families and has specialized in lactation support for the last fifteen years. Tammy works out of our Patterson location.
- Thornton Beale, CPNP IBCLC joined the practice in 2016 and was certified as an IBCLC fall 2019. She enjoys working with breastfeeding dyads and helping mother’s to achieve their breastfeeding goals.
- Kirsten Slagle, CPNP, CLC joined the practice in 2009, and received her CLC training in 2018. She enjoys working with the family as a whole to help support each of them and achieve their individual breastfeeding goals.
- Liz Jones IBCLC joined the practice in 2013. She received her IBCLC certification in December 2019. She enjoys helping moms find individualized breastfeeding routines that work with the family’s needs. She is eager to support mothers in the eir transition back to work while continuing to reach their breastfeeding goals.
Problems we can help address :
- Painful Latch
- Flat or Inverted Nipples
- Low milk supply
- Weight gain issues
- Problems with correct positioning
- Returning to work and pumping
- Recognize feeding cues
- Discuss signs of a good latch
- Engorgement
- Oversupply
- Tongue-tie
- What to expect of a typical newborn feedings and schedule
Support services include:
We offer a monthly new mom’s group and are available at every prenatal party for questions.
PRENATAL CONSULTATIONS
Meet before your delivery to help design a breastfeeding plan and address your specific concerns.
~ New and experienced moms may find this helpful.
LACTATION CONSULTATIONS
During this 1-2 hour visit our lactation consultants:
- Gather your medical and breastfeeding history
- Assesses the baby’s oral motor skills
- Observes an entire breastfeeding session
- Coaching and tips for a comfortable latch are offered
- A written breastfeeding plan is given, to help you continue your success at home
- Your baby is weighed before and after feeding
- Allow plenty of time to answer all of your questions!
Please bring with you:
- Your hungry baby
- Your nursing pillow
- Your breast pump
~ Support persons are welcome to join you for this visit.
BACK-TO-WORK AND BREASTFEEDING CONSULTATIONS
Work with us to develop a personalized plan for successful integration of work and breastfeeding.
Topics covered include:
- Your breastfeeding rights under the Affordable Healthcare Act
- Tips for talking with your employer
- How often to pump
- How much to put in baby’s bottles
- Pumping and milk storage
- And lots more!!
~ Bring your breast pump for a complimentary flange fitting.
TELEPHONE SUPPORT
Sometimes you just need a quick answer!
- General breastfeeding questions and advice (for example: “How do I pump for storage?” or “ Help! My baby has teeth!”) can usually be answered by phone.
- For more challenging issues, we may recommend a personalized one-on-one consultation to give you and your baby the highest quality care.
~ Please call us at 804-762-6001.
