AltaVie Health is thrilled to offer Lactation Consults (IBCLC) with an NICU Registered Nurse with a combined 7 years of experience working with new families. Miranda works both virtually and in person either by home visit or in clinic.
We're here to help you create a feeding plan that works for you and your family. The team at AltaVie Health strives to help all families to identify and meet their goals in a supportive and realistic way, that is inclusive of your own mental health and lifestyle. Things we commonly help with include:
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slow or low weight gain for baby
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low milk supply
- oversupply
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nipple pain and latch issues
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mental health resources and postpartum depression/anxiety
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assessing infant tongue function and sucking skills
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mastitis, thrush, milk blebs, blocked ducts
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pump use and flange fitting
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ergonomics, positions for feeding, paced bottle feeding
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Supplemental nursing systems
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Individualized feeding care plan for babies
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Nipple Shield use or weaning off
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Returning home from the NICU or extra support while in the NICU
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