Cincinnati Breastfeeding Center provides comprehensive and personalized care for mothers and their babies. Our team of expert lactation consultant offers a wide range of lactation support services, including prenatal lactation care to prepare expecting mothers, breastfeeding support to address any challenges, and specialized assistance with breast pump fitting to ensure comfort and efficiency. Additionally, we guide overcoming bottle refusal, helping to ease the transition between different feeding methods. Our goal is to support you every step of the way, ensuring a positive and successful breastfeeding journey.
Expecting parents will receive detailed consultations to answer any questions about feeding their soon-to-arrive baby. We customize advice to support your feeding goals by carefully examining your medical background. With this vital knowledge, you'll feel confident starting your feeding journey as soon as your little one arrives.
We start with a detailed health history assessment and personalized education to help you reach your feeding goals. Our expertise includes positioning, latching, pumping, bottle feeding, addressing sleep concerns, weaning, and more. We also offer precise monitoring by weighing your baby before and after feedings.
For an hour, explore pumping with expert guidance. Test various flange types and sizes for comfort and efficiency. You'll also have the opportunity to try out multiple pumps to find your perfect fit. By the end, you'll feel confident and prepared to incorporate pumping into your routine seamlessly. Note that this session focuses solely on pumping and does not include direct breastfeeding evaluations.
If your baby is showing reluctance towards the bottle, or you're uncertain about the timing of introducing it to your breastfed infant, or you've chosen the right bottle, our consultation service is tailored to address your concerns about bottle feeding, offering comprehensive guidance and support every step of the way, excluding direct breastfeeding inquiries.
I can’t recommend Vitalia enough! I appreciate her more holistic and comprehensive approach. She has helped us so much with everything- oral ties, nursing, bottle feeding, and even nutrition.
Vitalia has been a great asset in my breastfeeding journey with my second child… She was able to help the two of us reach our goal of exclusive breastfeeding after just a few weeks.
Chelsea
Vitalia helped us navigate all of his additional needs with gentle exercises to help his overall development to the point where he is now able to consistently and successfully breastfeed!
At Cincinnati Breastfeeding Center, we understand that every mother's schedule is unique, which is why we offer a wide range of appointment options to suit your individual needs. Whether you prefer early morning, evening, or weekend appointments, we are here to accommodate your busy lifestyle and ensure that you receive the support and guidance you need on your breastfeeding journey. Our team is dedicated to providing flexible and convenient scheduling, so you can focus on what matters most – nurturing your bond with your baby.
Vitalia is a skilled lactation consultant with experience in both private practice and hospitals. As a mother of four, she understands the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. Vitalia believes in personalized support for every baby's unique feeding journey. She provides expert guidance to mothers in Oakley, OH, focusing on their well-being and feeding goals. Her expertise includes managing complex feeding issues such as tongue-tie, lip-tie, oral aversions, food sensitivities, and reflux.
Vitalia helped me SO much! She gave me new insights, helped recognize one twin needing additional support with craniosacral therapy and eased my mind. You won't be disappointed!
Working with Vitalia has saved my breastfeeding journey! I truly look forward to my appointments with her because I know she will do everything she can to help me meet my breastfeeding goals.
Carlie
Vitalia just has this wonderful energy about her that helps you feel calm even in the presence of breastfeeding frustration. I am so thankful that I went to see Vitalia.
At our office, we recognize the challenges new mothers encounter and are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for both you and your baby. Our main focus is to offer education, assistance, and support before and after childbirth, ensuring a smooth transition into motherhood. We aim to make feeding your baby stress-free, allowing you to fully enjoy this special time in your life. Our office is located at 6320 East Kemper Road Suite 150 Cincinnati, Ohio 45242. We are also available to schedule an appointment at your home or virtually for your convenience.
During your first appointment, we will conduct a thorough assessment of you and your baby. This includes discussing your medical history, birth experience, and any specific concerns you may have. We will observe a feeding session to evaluate latch and positioning, and provide hands-on assistance as needed. Our goal is to address your questions, offer personalized recommendations, and create a tailored plan to help you meet your breastfeeding goals.
A prenatal lactation care appointment focuses on ensuring a positive breastfeed experience and making sure you have the resources to reach out to if needed once your baby arrives. We will discuss your breastfeeding goals, potential challenges, and strategies for success. Topics covered include pumping, bottle feeding, and when you might need more support. You will leave the visit feeling confident in navigating feeding your baby in the first week of life and beyond.
In a breastfeeding support session, you receive personalized guidance to address any breastfeeding challenges you may be facing. This includes help with latch and positioning, managing milk supply, dealing with nipple pain, pumping, bottle feeding, tongue/lip ties, bottle refusal, back-to-work, introduction of solids and weaning, and addressing any concerns about your baby’s feeding patterns. We offer practical advice, emotional support, and evidence-based solutions to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals.
A breast pump fitting session involves selecting the right pump for your needs and ensuring proper fit and usage. We will demonstrate how to use the pump, discuss settings and maintenance, and provide tips for maximizing milk production. Proper flange size and fit are important for comfort and efficiency, and we will work with you to find the best options. We will create a sustainable pumping plan if needed during the visit as well.
You might need breastfeeding support if you experience pain during feeding, concerns about milk supply, difficulty with baby’s latch, tongue/ lip tie, oral function, poor weight gain, or bottle feeding challenges. If you feel overwhelmed or unsure about your breastfeeding journey, seeking support can provide reassurance and practical solutions. Trust your instincts—if you feel something isn’t right, reaching out to an IBCLC is a good idea.
Yes, we do bottle refusal consults to help you feed your baby with ease. Bottle refusal consults include a full feeding and oral function evaluation as well as trying various bottles. You will leave with a plan to help navigate bottle feeding.
We offer comprehensive feeding assessments to help come up with a sustainable feeding plan that will help you reach your breastfeeding goals. We will evaluate latch and positioning, oral function, bottle feeding and pumping if need as well as address common breastfeeding challenges.
You can schedule an appointment with us through our online booking, text message, or email. If you have additional questions you can also use the form on the website to contact us for more info.
Yes, we offer virtual consultations for clients who prefer the convenience and flexibility of remote appointments. Virtual consultations allow me to provide support and guidance to clients regardless of their location.
Consultation lengths vary depending on your individual needs and concerns. Generally, consultations last between 60 to 90 minutes to ensure we have sufficient time to address all your questions and provide comprehensive support.
We prioritize your well-being and aim to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a positive breastfeeding experience. No matter where you are on your breastfeeding journey, our services are here to support you -judgment free. Please fill out the form below to request an appointment and we will contact you within 24 hours.
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About Cincinnati Breastfeeding Center
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