Lactation Consultation

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding offers crucial nutrition that is important for growth and development for infants from birth to one year and even beyond. However, like any new skill, many breastfeeding parents and their babies often need guidance and support.

That's Where We Come In!

Breastfeeding can be both rewarding and challenging. We will do our best to help you meet your breastfeeding goals and provide support for any questions you may have along your breastfeeding journey.


We are the only private pediatric office in Monroe County designated by NYS as a breastfeeding friendly practice.


We understand that infant feeding journeys are unique. We are also experts in combination feeding, finding the right formula, bottle positioning and more. There is no concern too small - we are here to help your baby feed and grow well.

Baby nursing from a caregiver’s breast, in black-and-white close-up.

We provide guidance about:

  • Positioning your baby at the breast
  • Latching
  • Caring for your breasts and nipples
  • Assessing milk transfer
  • Assuring adequate nutrition
  • Assembling and using a breast pump, including sizing for the right size flange
  • Storing milk
  • Returning to work/school while breastfeeding
  • Traveling and breastfeeding
  • Introducing a breastfeeding baby to a bottle
  • Teething while breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding premature babies
  • Managing slow weight gain babies
  • Managing medications, medical tests or surgery while breastfeeding
  • Other questions or concerns