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
Nanette Petersen, IBCLC
Nanette has been certified as an IBCLC since 2010 and been with Natural Beginnings since 2021. 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 their journey. With the demise of twins after delivery, she has a heart for families who have suffered loss. With many years of experience in the hospital inpatient and outpatient setting, she knows there's always more to learn and enjoys the challenge. She has training in oral restrictions and integrative health including homeopathy. She has three amazing adult children and her passions outside of the office include her family, church, camping, and playing games.