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Miranda Farmer RN, BSN, CBS, IBCLC
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Miranda Farmer RN, BSN, CBS, IBCLC
📍 Auburn, CA
I am a Postpartum (AKA Mother-Baby) Nurse, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and Lactation Consultant working both in the hospital and independent setting. I work with new parents on a daily basis, teaching the basics of newborn care and breastfeeding.
My credentials include RN (Registered Nurse), BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), CBS (Certified Breastfeeding Specialist), and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant).
As a Postpartum Nurse, most new parents I work with have never seen a baby breastfeed, have never taken a breastfeeding class, and some have never held a newborn. I provide comprehensive services to guide and support you and your family in challenges you may face with newborn care and breastfeeding either BEFORE or after you have your baby.
Lactation Consultations:
prenatal classes and breastfeeding help
Prenatal Consultation
(AKA Prenatal Breastfeeding Class)
includes:
One-on-one consultation
Review of medical history
Assessment of breasts and nipples
Previous breastfeeding concerns
Review current concerns
Review of latch
Basics of milk production
How to latch
Breastfeeding positions
Prevention of nipple pain
Education on flat/inverted nipples
Antenatal colostrum harvesting
Teaching hand expression
Breast pump flange sizing
How to obtain a breast pump
Choosing a breast pump
Recommendations on referrals
How to increase milk supply
Plan for success
Unlimited texting with questions
Follow-up as needed after birth
Breastfeeding Consultation
(for breastfeeding help)
includes:
Review of significant medical history
Review current medications
Assessment of breasts and nipples
Newborn oral anatomy assessment
Latch assessment
Review of latch
How to latch without pain
Newborn weight
Milk transfer assessment
Pre and post weight feeds
Solutions for breast/nipple pain
Assess for undersupply or oversupply
Managing milk supply
Breast pump flange sizing
Assistance with pumping as needed
Education on oral restrictions
Recommendations on referrals
Create a feeding plan
Unlimited texting with questions
Follow-up visits as needed
In-person & Virtual Services
I am currently providing in-person and virtual consultations. Depending on what your needs are and where you live, we can make a plan together.
In-person
In-person consultations are preferred for consultations whenever possible. Currently, I can travel to you if you are within 30 miles of Auburn, CA. Hands-on teaching and learning is always most effective, especially with latching difficulties.
Virtual
Prenatal and breastfeeding consultations are both offered via Zoom or Facetime. Virtual consultations are a great option when you live outside my service area or if you have minor breastfeeding difficulties. You do miss out on the hands-on element of consultations.