LACTATION CONSULTANT PHILADELPHIA, PA

Providing in home and virtual lactation consultations

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The best way to feed your baby is the way that works for you.

Let’s work together to figure out what that looks like.

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philadelphia lactation consultant

Hi, I’m Katy, RN, IBCLC

I’m a wife, mother, maternal child nurse home visitor and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).

Crescent Lactation Care was founded to help new and experienced parents find more support, joy and pride in nursing and feeding their babies and toddlers. Through family-centered care, my mission is to help you feel at ease, well informed and excited about your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey.

I am here to meet you where you are, provide a listening ear, and share evidence based information. We will collaborate to find a lactation/feeding plan that fits your life and goals.

You can nourish your child the way that feels right to you. Let me help.

Here’s How I Can Help

Family centered support for the lactation journey and beyond

  • Couple holding pregnant belly

    Prenatal Lactation Education & Planning

    Learn about: building your milk supply, the basics of latching, how certain health issues may affect lactation, when to call for help, how to assess if baby is getting enough milk, & much more!

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    Lactation support for Newborns & beyond

    Baby is here! Now what? Get help with latching, nipple pain, milk supply, newborn and infant behavior related to nursing, introducing a bottle and so much more.

  • Older baby nursing while parent works

    Getting Back to Work or School

    You can continue your breast/chest feeding relationship despite the interruptions of being out of the house. Learn how to create and plan your pump schedule to maintain your milk supply.

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    Weaning

    There are many reasons we may choose or need to wean. Learn about weaning choices, what to expect when weaning at different ages, ways to approach night weaning, and strategies to decrease the number of feeds at the breast/chest, at any stage in the nursing journey.

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    Introducing Solids

    Get support with introducing solids in a way that compliments continued nursing (if desired) and fits your lifestyle. Learn about the nutritional needs of the breastfed/chestfed baby/child.

  • Nursing a baby on the go

    Balancing Nursing with your busy life...

    Becoming a parent is amazing and hard simultaneously. Nursing brings its own set of challenges. Let’s talk through the ups and downs and find ways to make things work more smoothly for you and your family.

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Common reasons families work with me

Questions, concerns, challenges around:

  • Latching, nipple pain, lip/tongue tie related issues.

  • Engorgement, plugged duct, mastitis

  • Milk supply

  • Weight gain

  • Supplementing, pumping, introducing a bottle

  • How nursing is going, understanding baby’s cues

  • Introducing solids, back to work, weaning

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Kind Words from Families

  • “Katy was a tremendous source of support when I was having issues with breastfeeding. She checked my daughter for tongue tie and did a weighted feed to soothe my worries about how much she was eating. She gave me tips and information on feeding my baby, who had reflux, and took into account my baby as a whole. Because I was a new mom, I was grateful that Katy was helpful in pointing me toward resources and information for body work for my baby, events, and support groups. Katy lended a listening ear (⭐️golden⭐️ for a new mom!) about D-MER and sleep issues we were having. She is well-versed in the world of baby care and is understanding of my parenting choices. Mr. Rogers said to “look for the helpers” ... that’s Katy!”

    —Brittany

  • "I contacted Katy when my daughter was around 6 months and both her and I had been sick. The sickness had left us both dehydrated and I was worried about my supply and our breastfeeding relationship. I was instantly comforted by Katy's presence. She did a weighted feed and gave me tips for getting more milk out during a feeding. She also reminded me that I needed to take care of myself in order to be able to provide for the baby, which you can forget when your little one is sick. I'm so glad I found her in my time of need!"

    —Mandy

  • "Katy is wonderful! I came into this BF journey with little to no confidence. Katy has been wonderful listening to my struggles, coming up with attainable and realistic goals. I've worked with many LC's who unfortunately couldn't seem to pinpoint what my struggles were. Katy was able to identify my struggles right away and come up with a plan to make this journey more enjoyable for me and my son. The resources that she provides after her visits are extremely helpful. I've gained so much confidence since working with her. As difficult as this journey has been, Katy has been so supportive and I'm grateful that our paths crossed. Do not waste anymore time like I did, book a consult. You won't regret it!!!"

    —Sharon

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I saw you and became empty.

This Emptiness, more beautiful than

existence,

it obliterates existence, and yet

when

It comes, existence thrives

and creates more existence!

-RUMI