Lactation Consultant in Miami
Helping You Meet Your Feeding Goals At Any Stage
Feeding baby, at the breast or with a bottle, is a learning process.
Sure, it’s “natural” & “instinctual”
but that doesn’t mean it can’t be difficult, painful, and overwhelming. Especially without education and support!
It can take some time learning baby’s early hunger cues, getting positioning right and comfortable, and finding your rhythm.
Sometimes, with little to no help, it all goes smoothly.
Other times, there can be some issues that need to be addressed so that breastfeeding goals can be achieved as effectively and as joyously as possible.
Daniela D.
“As a first Time mom I was very nervous and worried about breastfeeding, my short experience on baby’s first days of life was hard, baby latch was painful and we ended up giving her formula because she lost a lot of weight. We came home back from the hospital and I immediately called Gloria. She was available to help us that same day, she heard our story and gave us a lot of useful tips and recommendations we applied right away. Gloria was always available to answer questions and sent me a lot of digital material too.
Within a week my supply increased and we corrected the latch, my baby was eating plenty And pain free!! I can’t thank Gloria enough, she gave me the tools and support to succeed.
Thanks Gloria!”
You should NEVER have to keep experiencing painful feeds, or other difficulties without seeking help.
Grinning and bearing it is not what gets you to your goal—SUPPORT does.
Luckily, there are professionals like me ready to do just that—helping you find relief and success asap!
Maria P.
“Gloria is always willing to help with my baby. I have consulted with her about postpartum and lactation twice and she has been amazing. She really takes her time to explain in detail and educate about her knowledge. I would definitely recommend her!”
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Feeding Challenges I Can Help Parents Overcome:
Baby’s poor oral functioning/latch when impacted by Ankyloglossia(ties), low tongue strength, prematurity, and/or Torticollis.
Breast tissue damage and latching pain during feeds.
Frequent bouts of mastitis.
Clogged milk ducts and milk blebs.
Thrush.
Suspected low milk supply.
Feeding at the breast exclusively when diagnosed with Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT).
Breast/chest feeding refusal.
Bottle refusal.
Unique challenges of exclusively pumping.
Unique challenges of exclusively bottle feeding formula.
Unique challenges of returning back to work and feeding baby human milk.
Unique feeding challenges related to a medical condition.
Emergency breast/chest feeding cessation or gradual weaning from breast/chest feeding.
Issues related to combination feeding and supplementation with formula.
Re-lactation after early breast/chest feeding cessation.
Inducing lactation for the first time after never initiating breast/chest feeding postpartum, adopting, or for the female or trans male partner of the birth parent who would like to breast/chest feed baby.
Some of these challenges are addressed by assessing for specific issues that require referrals to specialists. Only these specialists can formerly diagnose and treat the issue that poses a challenge to feeding baby at the breast/chest.
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Virtual Consults:
If offer virtual consults via a HIPPA compliant video telehealth platform.
You’ll be provided with the same level of service/support that my in-person clients do.
For virtual consults, all that’s required is a phone, tablet, or computer with a high speed internet connection and functioning webcam.
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Updated Nov. 2023
I am currently unable to provide in person consultations at this time.
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One of the best ways to start out on the right boob when desiring to feed human milk to your baby is by taking a prenatal breastfeeding class.
Have more questions or want to check availability before paying for a consultation, reach out via EMAIL gloria@beyondthebirth.co or TEXT (754) 216-5546
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