Get Your Baby Feeding With Confidence

Comprehensive breastfeeding and bottle feeding support in Plymouth

When your baby struggles to latch or finishes a feeding still fussy and unsettled, the guesswork can leave you exhausted and uncertain. Families throughout Plymouth often face the added challenge of short hospital stays that leave little time to establish a feeding rhythm before heading home. Stanton Lactation & Feeding Therapy works with you to observe what is happening during feeds, identify what is getting in the way, and give you the hands-on guidance you need to move forward.

Your visit includes a full feeding evaluation that looks at breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both. You will receive latch support if nursing, bottle feeding guidance if supplementing or exclusively using a bottle, and practical strategies based on what your baby is showing during the session. Services are grounded in evidence-based practices and years of clinical experience as both an LPN and IBCLC. Whether you are dealing with painful feeds, slow weight gain, or simply want reassurance that things are on track, the goal is to leave with a clear feeding plan tailored to your family and two weeks of ongoing support to make adjustments as your baby grows.

Schedule a feeding support consultation today in Plymouth to start building a feeding routine that works for your household.

What a feeding visit looks like and includes

During your feeding support visit in Plymouth, you will be asked about your baby's birth, feeding history, and what concerns brought you in. The session includes observation of a full feeding, whether at breast or bottle, to see how your baby coordinates sucking, swallowing, and breathing. You will also receive hands-on help with positioning, pacing, latch adjustment, or bottle technique depending on what your baby needs.

After the evaluation, you will know whether your baby is transferring milk effectively, what changes will make feeds more comfortable, and how often your baby should be feeding based on age and weight. Many families notice less nipple pain, shorter feeding times, and calmer babies within the first few days of making adjustments. You will also receive written notes summarizing the visit and a follow-up plan with check-ins over the next two weeks.

Services are available through home visits, office appointments at Vital Chiropractic, or virtual consultations depending on your schedule and what will serve your family best. The approach considers busy family routines and limited access to same-day follow-up care, which are common realities for families in and around Plymouth. If you are combination feeding, the plan will support both methods without pressuring you toward one approach over the other.

Questions families ask before their first visit

Many parents in Plymouth reach out unsure whether what they are experiencing is typical or something that needs attention. These are some of the questions that come up most often before scheduling.

What should I expect during the feeding evaluation?
You will talk through your baby's feeding history, then feed your baby while being observed. The visit includes hands-on adjustments, a written plan, and follow-up support over the next two weeks.
How do I know if my baby needs feeding support or therapy?
If your baby has trouble latching, tires quickly during feeds, or is not gaining weight as expected, a feeding support visit is a good starting point. Therapy-level care is recommended if oral motor or coordination concerns are identified during evaluation.
What if I am using both breast and bottle?
Combination feeding is fully supported. The plan will address both methods and help you manage pacing, volume, and coordination across different feeding types.
When is the best time to schedule a visit?
You can schedule anytime you have concerns, but many families benefit most in the first few weeks postpartum when feeding patterns are still forming. Support is also helpful after hospital discharge or when transitioning between feeding methods.
How long does a typical visit take?
Most feeding support visits last between sixty and ninety minutes depending on how much observation and hands-on work is needed. Virtual visits may be shorter if the focus is on education or follow-up rather than initial evaluation.

Stanton Lactation & Feeding Therapy serves families across Plymouth and surrounding towns with flexible visit options that fit into your postpartum routine. Get in touch to set up a feeding support consultation and walk away with a plan that makes sense for your baby and your household.