What You Get with Liz The LC
Compassionate Care for Breastfeeding & Lactation Concerns
A Partnership Honoring Your Family & Goals
Education to Support Informed Decision-Making
Support wherever you and your baby are in your journey!
Serving Families In-Person in Colorado Springs.
TeleHealth Support Available for Families Outside of Colorado Springs & Worldwide!
“Breastfeeding is an instinctual and natural act, but it is also an art that is learned day by day.”
-The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
Hi, I’m Liz!
I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in Colorado Springs, CO and I’m excited to get to know you and your child! My purpose as a lactation consultant is to offer support to families working through breastfeeding, lactation, or infant feeding challenges. I will work together with you to create a plan that protects your and your baby’s health while also respecting your journey and goals as a family.
To thrive, moms and babies require a network of support from their families, friends, healthcare providers, employers, local communities, governments, and society as a whole.
I hope to be a helpful part of that network to those who need it.
If you need breastfeeding or pumping help- just reach out to Liz The LC!
How Can I Help?
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I have gone through specialized training to assist families with various infant feeding and lactation issues.
I aim to provide compassionate support and education, which is both holistic and evidence-based, while also cheering you on through the wild adventure that is motherhood!
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This is a personalized consult to help prepare you for getting off to a good start with breastfeeding when your baby arrives and answering your questions.
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Is latching painful? Do you have sore or damaged nipples? We can work on improving the latch and getting you comfort while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is not meant to be painful!
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If you’re navigating breastfeeding and recovering from a Cesarean birth, I can help with some tips on proper positioning to help baby latch and keep you comfortable!
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Has a lump developed? Do your breasts feel hard and painful with other symptoms developing? Is your baby having issues latching after your milk came in? I can provide guidance on how to get relief and aid in milk removal. Addressing these issues right away is key to making sure your milk supply is not impacted.
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Do you have concerns about how your baby is gaining? We can work through signs of whether your baby is gaining enough and what type of plan can ensure your baby is on the right track.
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We can evaluate your supply and work on strategies to mange either trying to increase or decrease milk production depending on your individual situation.
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There are various strategies on how to manage breastfeeding and lactation while working through oral restrictions. A lactation consultant focuses on protecting your milk supply, ensuring your baby’s health is protected, and assisting with any post procedure strategies to improve oral function for breastfeeding.
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Picking the right breast pump for your needs and correct flange size matters! I can aid with preparing your breast pump setup and ensuring effective milk removal.
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What type of bottle is compatible with breastfeeding? When is the right time to introduce a bottle? Why won’t my older baby take a bottle? To some, introducing a bottle can seem like a new parenting challenge and I can help with that!
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Are you returning to work? Not sure how to schedule your pumping and what you’ll need for milk storage and transport- we can work on a plan together!
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Like most things in life, communication is key! Discussing how you’d like your baby to be fed with your child care provider, whether a daycare or a family member, is a conversation worth having. I’d be happy to assist with providing information to help with those discussions so that you and your child care provider are on the same page.
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Starting solids can be both an exciting adventure and a little bit anxiety- inducing- but it doesn’t need to be! We can work on some strategies to help make it a fun experience for you and your little one while still balancing your breastfeeding relationship.
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There are various reasons for weaning. Whether the reason is medical, due to separation, or desired- we can discuss different strategies and ways to make it as smooth of a transition as possible for you and your child while honoring and respecting the time you have spent on your breastfeeding journey.
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I come to assist you and your baby in the comfort of your home! We will review medical histories, do a full assessment of you and your baby, if necessary observe a breastfeeding session, and work together on a plan of care. Afterwards you will receive your plan of care through your patient portal along with any referrals or additional resources that may be helpful.
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Located outside of Colorado Springs or prefer to limit visitors in your home? I can still help! Depending on the concerns, I may have you upload any videos or images to your patient portal before the consult to provide more info to help assess the issue. Through your patient portal, you will have access to a secure video chat platform where we can still address many issues and answer any questions you may have.
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Prenatal education is a great way to prepare for your little one’s arrival and know how to make sure breastfeeding gets off to a good start! In this 1-on-1 consult, you will get to ask ALL the questions you may be wondering about and feel confident about the start of your breastfeeding journey.
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Want some guidance with getting familiar with your pump? Need assistance figuring out your flange size? I'm happy to help you get acquainted with your breast pump!
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Not sure how to fit pumping into your work schedule? Want to know your workplace rights? How do you navigate the relationship with your child care provider? We can work together on strategies to aid in a smoother transition to this next chapter for you and your family.