Gain the confidence you need for a successful breastfeeding journey. Get expert lactation support in Montclair, NJ and online
Parents will get unsolicited advice from anyone. Expert advice is a careful combination of science, cultural humility and a respect for everyone's goals. The support system and plan for a parent must be tailored to their personal situation, goals and lifestyle.
Catherine Belonogoff IBCLC will meet you wherever you are on your journey and guide you to where you want to go, while listening to what's important to you.
Catherine Belonogoff IBCLC will meet you wherever you are on your journey and guide you to where you want to go, while listening to what's important to you.
Catherine was excellent! I had trouble getting a good latch which was causing discomfort. Catherine was very thorough and helped me understand how my baby can get a better latch, comfortable position for me and baby and sent me resources for me to review. I left her office with a better understanding and have been able to breastfeed my baby more vs exclusive pumping. I went 3 weeks from my discharge date and wish I would have visited her earlier! -Brenda A.
Is latching feeling impossible?
You're not alone. Many new parents struggle with latch in the early days, and it can be incredibly frustrating.
Here's the good news: Getting professional support early can make a HUGE difference. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with years of experience, I can quickly identify the root cause of latch issues and provide gentle, effective solutions that work for you and your baby.
I can help you with:
Here's the good news: Getting professional support early can make a HUGE difference. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with years of experience, I can quickly identify the root cause of latch issues and provide gentle, effective solutions that work for you and your baby.
I can help you with:
- Assessing your baby's latch and positioning
- Identifying and addressing tongue-tie or other oral restrictions
- Teaching you techniques to promote a deep, comfortable latch
- Creating a personalized breastfeeding plan
She made what could have been a very awkward experience extremely comfortable. - Kayla J.
Can you help me increase my milk supply?
Yes, I can help you, but I can't do it for you (I wish I had a magic wand!). Think of it like this: I can give you the best running shoes ever, but you still have to put them on and run to improve!
Increasing milk supply is usually about increasing how often you remove milk. So, at first, don't worry too much about how much you're getting when you pump – focus on how frequently you're emptying your breasts, either with your baby or a pump (or both!).
There are also things called galactagogues (like oats or fenugreek – but avoid fenugreek if you have a thyroid issue) that can help give you a boost.
The key is frequent stimulation = more milk. It might feel like thankless work at first, but you're putting in the time to get the reward – it just takes a few days. I know, Amazon has spoiled us all!
As always, there are exceptions to every rule, and that's where my expertise comes in. I can help you:
Increasing milk supply is usually about increasing how often you remove milk. So, at first, don't worry too much about how much you're getting when you pump – focus on how frequently you're emptying your breasts, either with your baby or a pump (or both!).
There are also things called galactagogues (like oats or fenugreek – but avoid fenugreek if you have a thyroid issue) that can help give you a boost.
The key is frequent stimulation = more milk. It might feel like thankless work at first, but you're putting in the time to get the reward – it just takes a few days. I know, Amazon has spoiled us all!
As always, there are exceptions to every rule, and that's where my expertise comes in. I can help you:
- Design a personalized pumping schedule
- Recommend galactagogues that are right for you
- Evaluate what you're already doing that's beneficial
- Rule out underlying issues that might be affecting your supply
This baby latches on, but it hurts so bad! OUCH. Help!
Ouch! I hear you. Painful latch is a common problem, but it doesn't have to be your reality.
I can help you find immediate relief and figure out what's causing the pain so you can enjoy comfortable breastfeeding.
In the meantime, check out this great video from the Global Health Media Project: - if you don't need my help after watching, consider donating to them!
I can help you find immediate relief and figure out what's causing the pain so you can enjoy comfortable breastfeeding.
In the meantime, check out this great video from the Global Health Media Project: - if you don't need my help after watching, consider donating to them!
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"We went to Catherine because our newborn was having some difficulty latching and feeding. She was fantastic! Catherine made us feel relaxed and helped us understand step by step what she was doing and seeing and what we needed to do to help our baby feed better. ... we went for a follow up visit and again received stellar service. I feel much more confident feeding my baby and Catherine created a plan and tips to help us keep the gains we’ve made. I can’t say enough about Catherine. She has an easy going personality and makes you feel right at home as well as not feeling judged. Catherine is very knowledgable and shares what she knows in a way that’s easy to understand. She also does a lot of demonstration and send you home with pictures or video links so you can reference them later." G. Ricotta
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How do I get to see you?
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I offer both in-person consultations in my cozy office in Montclair, NJ, and convenient telehealth appointments from the comfort of your own couch!
Online scheduling is fast and easy: BOOK AN APPOINTMENT or take me straight to TELEHEALTH Need more information? Message me with your questions! [email protected]
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