LACTATION COUNSELING & SUPPORT
A collaboration between AP Pediatrics & OB / GYN Departments.
Nuturing Bonds, One Drop at a Time.
WELCOME
It is our continued goal to support the needs of lactating parents through consultations, educational resources, personal stories, and more!
Please note, Associated Physicians provides judgment-free care to ALL parents no matter how they feed their children. If you need access to other infant feeding resources such as formula assistance, donor milk, etc. We are here to help.
MEET
OUR TEAM
CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELORS
We are a group of healthcare professionals in Pediatrics and OB/GYN who have specialized credentials in lactation: Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). This means that we have received advanced training and competency verification in breastfeeding and human lactation support. Our training includes assessing the latching and feeding process, providing corrective interventions, and counseling lactating parents. These certifications are important in building trust with our patients and allow them added confidence in our ability to provide expert support along the breast/chestfeeding journey.
Amanda is the OB/GYN Nurse Educator as well as a CLC. During pregnancy, our OB/GYN patients will be scheduled with OB/GYN Education Nurse and CLC, Amanda, for their first, 30-week, and postpartum OB visits. Typically, at the 30-week visit with Amanda, you will start the discussion about breast/chest-feeding and lactation. CLICK HERE to learn more about Amanda.
Erica Swenson is a pediatrician and IBCLC who offers lactation visits for lactating parents and their babies. Common issues she addresses are difficulty latching, painful latch, low milk supply, oversupply, and nipple or breast pain related to lactation.
She is currently offering lactation visits on Tuesday afternoons and babies must be established patients in the Associated Physicians Pediatrics Department.
During pregnancy, our OB/GYN patients will be scheduled with OB/GYN Education Nurse and CLC, Amanda Van Elzen, for their first, 30-week, and postpartum OB visits. Typically, at the 30-week visit with Amanda, you will start the discussion about breast/chest-feeding and lactation. CLICK HERE to learn more about Amanda.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHO DO I SEE IF...
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
Madison Area Donor Milk Alliance
Non-profit, volunteer organization that receives breastmilk from carefully screened, healthy donors, and distributes it to families with short-term breastfeeding challenges within Dane County.
African American Breastfeeding Alliance of Dane County
Their mission is "to address African American breastfeeding disparities through dissemination of information, research, and support so that every African American family will make well-informed decisions regarding the choice to breastfeed.”
Harambee Village
Their mission is "to pull our community together in order to improve health outcomes for birthing people and babies, while simultaneously promoting health equity."
Kelly Mom
Evidence-based information and articles on breastfeeding and parenting from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Infant Risk Center
At the Infant Risk Center, our work is a labor of love. Years ago, we recognized a significant gap in drug research involving breastfeeding mothers, and we took it upon ourselves to address this issue. We are passionate about supporting mothers and healthcare providers as they navigate the complexities of medication safety, ensuring that both mother and child can thrive.
Institute for Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education
IABLE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to optimize the promotion and support of breastfeeding for families in the outpatient sector. IABLE is dedicated to building Breastfeeding Knowledgeable and Supportive Medical Systems and Communities.