TOTs: TETHERED ORAL TIES SUPPORT
As lactation professionals, we do not diagnose tongue or lip ties, however, we are a big part of the collaborative team in helping improve outcomes associated with restrictions of oral function.
Your baby could be experiencing latching difficulty, clicking noises with feedings either at breast or with bottle, choking or coughing with milk “let-down”, irritability and “fidgety”/unable to relax during feedings, inadequate weight gain while seemingly feeding “all of the time”, gas and colic type fussiness and more. You could be experiencing painful latching beyond the initial latch, clogged ducts, engorgement, over-supply from pumping because baby doesn’t seem to get full, under-supply, or nipple damage.
Assessment of baby’s oral function
Referrals to trusted and experienced providers
Pre-Release Exercises and Rhythmic Movements
Post-Release Exercises and Stretching
Assessments of oral function are a part of every initial lactation visit and upon request or need at subsequent visits. Babies in the early newborn stage often compensate well and what may appear to be a lip and/or tongue tie may not affect either mom or baby. It is an ongoing assessment along the breastfeeding journey and does not always necessitate intervention. If intervention is deemed necessary, referrals are made as part of a team effort to trusted providers and a plan will be implemented between the team of the baby’s family, pediatrician or baby’s provider, ENT, pediatric dentist, lactation consultant, and body worker.
TOTS support is part of lactation care and combined with lactation visits.
If you are not breastfeeding your baby and need support with TOTS, please contact us for an individualized pricing plan.
The Details:
Baby Bundles + Add Ons:
We have created Baby Bundles offering different packages of lactation support for each breastfeeding family. Because each family has individual needs and may or may not be covered by The Lactation Network, we have developed discounted packages with additional add-ons. The Lactation Network only covers lactation support, however, add-ons can be purchased and included in your lactation consult visits.
The Fresh Baby Bundle
$450 ($525 value)
The best way to get breastfeeding off to a great start! This bundle is for families of newborns aged 0-6 weeks. In-home consultations are preferred during this early newborn period as the comfort of their own home will give the most accurate representation of how to best help mom and baby learn to breastfeed. We will assess breastfeeding in their own environment while offering suggestions on how to assist and improve the relationship of the family as we work together to establish a wonderful breastfeeding experience .These in-home consultations have proven to be the most effective and preferred type of consultation for the early newborn period. However, office visits are also available if preferred.
The Growing Baby Bundle
$600 ($700+ value)
The lactation support you need as your baby moves from the newborn stage learning to breastfeed through weaning. Lactation support will begin with an initial consultation and (3) three follow-up visits at the time of your choosing. On average, most families feel supported well with an average of (4) four visits.
Everything Baby Bundle
$850 ($975+ value)
We start from the very beginning with a private Prenatal Lactation consult and follow you through your breastfeeding and postpartum journey with your new baby. Families will be seen in-home for an initial lactation consultation. Follow-up visits can be in-home from birth to 6 weeks. Office visits after 6 weeks (special considerations for babies over 6 weeks of age) At the follow-up visit of your choice, learn baby relaxation techniques, infant massage focused on gas and colic, baby yoga movements. We will discuss sleeping and feeding routines throughout each visit and a personalized sleep plan will be provided when ready to implement (up until 4 months of age). This package provides value from before your baby is born to weaning and EVERYTHING in between to support life with a new baby.
The Snoozy Baby Bundle
$150 for lactation clients/$200 for non-lactation clients
For babies 0-4 months. As a Certified Newborn Sleep Specialist, we will give you all the tools and education to gain an understanding of newborn sleep. We will provide you with the support you need as we work together to lay the foundation for sleep with your newborn and get some extra hours for yourself as well! In combination with lactation consulting, a feeding plan will also be an important part of your sleep plan. This is a unique facet we bring as a lactation consultant, mother/baby registered nurse, and newborn sleep specialist to be able to offer expertise in all aspects of newborn care. (Formula feeding plans available as well)
The Calming Baby Bundle
$50
+ Gas/Colic focused infant massage, calming techniques, burping, swaddling and more.
We believe EVERY breastfeeding mom and baby should have access to lactation support. Please do not let cost deter you from getting the help you need. Scholarships available—contact us.
Not sure which package is best for you? Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation call and we can help!
free weight checks available during posted office hours for SHINE clients.
What our clients have to say:
“2 years ago my husband and I were expecting twin girls into our family, we already had a 3 year old daughter! I successfully breastfed my first for 16 months and was super excited to do it again with my twins. I knew breastfeeding twins would be a challenge and for my first I produced just enough for her, I did not have an over supply at all. Our twins came at 36 weeks and we immediately latched them when we had the chance to begin our breastfeeding journey. It was going really well we even attempted our first tandem feed before we left the hospital. During those first couple weeks our girls really struggled with weight gain and jaundice and our pediatricians were worried. They began to suggest triple feeding and supplementation with formula. I never used formula with my first and was discouraged that I was not doing enough. My husband and I reached out to Stephanie and she came over to our house and talked to us about SNS, triple feeding, and power pumping. She made me feel confident in what I was doing and really helped me stay in the breastfeeding game when I felt like I was failing! She offered to come and help us whenever we needed it and also helped make sure I had a good latch with the girls. Breastfeeding looks different for everyone and for every baby! We were able to nurse our twins 80% of the time and supplement formula 20% of the time for their first year of life. I consider that a major success and we were extremely blessed to have the support system we had to make it through that first year!”
- Rhylee Grant
frequently asked questions
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My office is located at 100 S. Christian, Suite 2, Moundridge, KS. Offering in home early newborn visits within 45 min radius. Office hours will be varied. I am currently available for consults through The Lactation Network or Wildflower Lactation.
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I will be offering a super-bill that can be submitted by the parents to their prospective insurance company. Breast Feeding Resources.
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To connect with me + schedule a visit, please reach out via the contact form on my website or through The Lactation Network or Wildflower Lactation.
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A typical lactation visit/consult will be approximately 60-90 minutes depending on the baby, feeding time, etc.
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Please check out my blog for hot topics in breastfeeding and postpartum care. Also, the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition has an amazing amount of resources available to you and can be linked from my website.
