Breastfeeding is a full-time job. As breastfeeding is a natural bodily function, many parents-to-be expect it to come naturally to them - however, this isn’t always the case. Scientifically speaking, we know breastfeeding your baby is a beautiful way to bond with them and provides them with the best nutrition available; but we also know it’s a great deal of work, time, and effort and isn’t the best choice for everyone. At Buffalo Doula Services, we wish to support you in any way possible to meet your own goals and make choices that are best for your family.
BDS works exclusively with Marissa Bierl, IBCLC to provide those struggling with feeding their baby with the best lactation support available in Buffalo. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants carry the “gold standard” in lactation management credentials. They are respected by healthcare professionals world-wide, and function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team, making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. Working together with parents, families, policymakers and society, IBCLCs provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, and promote changes that support breastfeeding.
The best part? All consultations are done in the comfort of your own home.
A 90-minute initial consultation with our IBCLC includes a comprehensive assessment of health history, challenges and goals, infant oral exam, feeding observation/assistance, weighed feed, and customized care plan. Also includes two weeks of text/phone support.
Initial Consultation
Highly recommended and must be scheduled within two weeks of the initial consultation. The 60-minute follow up includes a review and reassessment of your feeding challenges and goals and an updated customized care plan.
Follow Up Visit
Perfect for preparing to return to work or leave baby with a caregiver for the first time! This 75-minute consultation also serves as a class. It includes an assessment of your pumping goals, flange fitting and demonstration of pump use, bottle selection and how to introduce a bottle, safe storage, paced bottle feeding demonstration, and customized care plan with tips and pumping schedules. Invite baby's caregivers at no extra charge, so they can learn the best way to feed baby. Also includes two weeks of text/phone support.