Many people assume mother and baby just naturally know how to breastfeed. Breastfeeding, however, goes more smoothly when mother has a basic understanding of breastfeeding management. Babies are born with instincts and reflexes but not knowledge of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is learned.

Now you and your family can learn about breastfeeding in your own home, either before baby is born or you can have a breastfeeding evaluation after baby's birth, from a certified lactation consultant. Payment required at the time of service. Some health care plans may provide reimbursements.

Services Available

• Breastfeeding assessment--home or hospital visits
• Breastfeeding education--before or after baby's birth
• Special package includes one or two visit packages. (Call to find out more)
• Breastfeeding equipment and pump rental
• Education for health professionals and other groups
• Media interviews

Mothers in atypical situations may require more specific instruction, sometimes special equipment, and a great deal of encouragement.

• Baby reluctant to breastfeed
• Not enough milk
• Baby not gaining well
• Sore nipples
• Sore or engorged breasts
• To restart lactation
• Adoptive nursing
• Illness or hospitalization of mother or baby
• Working and breastfeeding
• Management for premature infant

Beverly has two audio books!

See Milky Way Press. for more information.

Reader's comments:

I wish I had ordered and listened to your audiobooks previously to my baby’s birth as so many worries and stressful situations in the hospital could have been avoided had I had the knowledge that you present in them.

Jennifer Barnes

I’m so impressed with the information on your audiobooks and love the whole ethos of nursing being a partnership. Thank you! I think your books are very empowering as they help a mother to realize she is the expert on her baby. And by reading cues she feels more confident.

Sara Walters

I been involved with breastfeeding since 1973 when I breastfed my first child. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and attended UCLA Extension's Lactation Educator program (CLE). Along with providing breastfeeding assessment for lactating women, I present conference sessions, provide continuing education classes for health professionals throughout the country and teach Peer Counselors. I also writes about breastfeeding and parenting for general interest publications.

I am a member of The International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA), La Leche League International, (LLLI), Nursing Mothers Counsel, Bay Area Lactation Consultant Association (BALA),and a Charter Member of the Santa Clara Valley Breastfeeding Task Force.

A sample list of speaking topics and of articles published.

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