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Getting off to a good start helps breastfeeding work well for moms and babies. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant can help. An IBCLC is a highly skilled health professional with special knowledge and ability to handle many types of breastfeeding issues.
Services:
- Breastfeeding Classes
- In Office Lactation Consults
- Phone Consults
- E-mail Access to IBCLC
- Breastfeeding Products
- Baby weight checks
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| An IBCLC gives new families encouragement, support, and helps with:
Basic information about breastfeeding
Positioning and latching the baby at the breast
Dealing with breastfeeding difficulties that may arise
Breastfeeding twins or triplets
Breastfeeding a premature or special needs baby
Breastfeeding even when medical issues arise with mom or baby
Dealing with breast pain
Continuing to breastfeed after going back to work or school |
We at Womancare are committed to doing our part to serve as a primary resource to the public and our patients regarding the benefits of breastfeeding and offering the knowledge, skills and support needed for successful breastfeeding.
Tracy Torgerson is a La Leche League volunteer leader. After qualifying through advanced lactation classes and hands on experience, Tracy sat for the Boards and became and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2004. Tracy is a Peer Counselor Program Administrator and offers breastfeeding classes to local health care professionals.
"The health benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby are well documented. For woman who has breastfed, however, they most often point to emotional bonding as their most cherished memory of breastfeeding. Babies are born expecting to breastfeed. My goal is to help new mothers by removing any barriers that might exist so that they can accomplish their goals."
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