"Lactation Support"

First Latch and Beyond

Breastfeeding has so many benefits, from bonding with baby to the unique super-food properties of breastmilk. Breastfeeding is very natural but can often be challenging while mom and baby are both learning how to work together. Gentle Birth is happy to support this journey. All Gentle Birth clients can take a breastfeeding class as part of the educational services at the birth center. We also support uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact during the first hours after birth. Baby may latch on his or her own during this time, or a birth center nurse or midwife would be happy to give suggestions with positioning and latch. At Gentle Birthand the nurse-midwives can answer questions and give support on the client portal or during postpartum visits as well.

We also understand that not every mother wants to or can breastfeed, and we support doing the best thing for you and your family! Whether you choose to formula feed, pump and bottle-feed, or a combination of these options, we are happy to provide information and resources to support your choices.