Seeking a good LC in Southlake area. I am 35 weeks pregnant with my second child and am determined to breastfeed for a longer period this time around. I would like to have a good LC just in case any issues arise.
Just wanted to second that Kay at the Nesting place is wonderful! We live in Flower Mound & She is totally worth the drive or if we were having problems, worth the fee to have her come to our house. I also took her breastfeeding class with my 2nd pregnancy & BF went so much better than with the first (for almost 2 years, in fact!)
I am not officially an LC, but I am an RN who works in a newborn nursery and float to lactation; it is my passion. I have two children of my own, 3 yr old daughter and 1 year old son, and I breastfed both of them for 15months and 14months. My biggest advice to you is to breastfeed "on demand", or every 2 hours while you are in the hospital, keep your infant with you as much as possible and do lots of "skin to skin" with your infant. Try not to stress about it; it will be easier the second time around, mostly because you know what to expect with a newborn and you are not so scared you are going to break him/her. Ask the nurse in the hospital for the number to an LC in the area, if you need anymore assistance after discharge. Oh, and read a breastfeeding book; there is a lot more to know about breastfeeding than most people think and the more you know, the better you'll be.
Kay in Grapevine at the nesting place
The nesting place is a good resource indeed. i would also suggest you start attending La Leche league meetings at thsi point before the baby arrives. They were so helpful for me. Good luck!!
I've been very impressed with the LCs at The Nesting Place in Grapevine. They helped a good friend of mine work through some really rough times nursing her first, and really went above and beyond the call of duty helping her.
They offer breastfeeding classes, too. It might be worth taking one if you think that might help you.
I concur, work with Kay at the Nesting Place in Grapevine. She was my LC and is now one of my best friends. She has many classes available that you can take in a group setting, she also teaches private classes and will even come to you if needed. You will be successful with her guidance. All the best. Happy Holiday's.
