Compassion - guidance - reassurance
Lactation Support That Meets You Where You Are
Whether it’s your first latch or your fifth baby, breastfeeding can bring questions, challenges, and unexpected emotions. At Soulful Doulas, we’re here to support you with nonjudgmental, expert guidance—offering clarity, confidence, and care.
As we continue your journey into the 4th trimester, let’s continue to write your story and embrace the gift that only mom can give or share with your baby. Let’s celebrate whether it’s for 1 day or 100 days. Patience and Dedication are the key to your success.
- Comfort with Breastfeeding
- Normal
- Flat
- Inverted
- Snack
- Water or Coconut Water, Juice, Milk, Smoothie
- Baby Clothes & Diapers
- Comfortable Chair
- Foot Stool
- Pillow for support Nursing bra
- Phone for tracking and timing session (App)
- Laid-back breastfeeding
- Cradle Hold
- Cross-Cradle Hold
- Football Hold
- Side-Lying Position
- Upright-breastfeeding
- Double Football hold
- Nose to nipple
- Tickle baby’s lips
- Be patient
- Wait for baby to open wide
- Correct latch-on (incorrect: Lip tucked inwards or Grips only the nipple)
- Pumping
- Using proper sized Flanges
- Hand Expressing
- Nipple Shields
- Breast Shells – Protects your nipple from your bra
- Air Dry
- Keep your breast clean with gentle soap
- Nipple Cream (Earth Mama)
- Review all implemented techniques
- Ensure Mom is more confident with the process
- Mom can recognize / pick up on baby’s cues more efficiently
- Address any additional questions or concerns Mom may have