Lactation Support
Here at Natural Beginnings, we want to support breastfeeding success.
We offer Lactation Consultation appointments 5-6 days a week to anyone in the community, regardless of where they gave birth.
Common Breastfeeding Challenges For Mom
Sore nipples and/or breasts
Mastitis
Clogged ducts
Low milk supply
Overabundant milk supply
Inducing lactation
Thrush
Breastfeeding multiples
Returning to work
Weaning
Common Breastfeeding Challenges For Baby
Latch
Breast refusal
Fussy while breastfeeding or after
Less than 37 weeks gestational age at birth
Tongue and upper lip tie
“During pregnancy, you nourished your baby as they grew. Breastfeeding can be seen as a continuation of that. Although your body is designed to feed your baby, it can come with some obstacles and struggles. We provide a service here that can help support our breastfeeding families through almost any challenge you are facing.”
-Susie Hiatt
Susie Hiatt LC, BS Nutrition
Susie is from Mt. Airy, NC. She has been married for 20 years. She has two children, 17 and 15 years old. She graduated from ECU with a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and has been a Lactation Consultant for 10 years. She has also recently become a Doula and is very excited to start this new chapter in her life.
Nanette Petersen, IBCLC
Nanette has been certified as an IBCLC for over 10 years. She has two amazing adult children and one amazing teenager. She has been in the Carolinas since 1999 with roots in both AZ and FL. As a LC, her passion is to assist families to achieve their breastfeeding goals and she feels humbled to be invited to be a part of such a precious time in their lives. With a demise of twins after delivery, she has a heart for families who have suffered loss. While her many years in the hospital inpatient and outpatient setting have given her a variety of experiences, she knows there’s always more to learn and enjoys the challenge. She is currently pursuing further education in oral restrictions, body work and integrative health.