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Breastfeeding Support Services

Consultations, Classes, and More

Support is vital to breastfeeding success. If you are having a hard time adjusting to becoming a full-time mom, consider getting breastfeeding and lactation support services from A Caring Embrace in League City, TX. We provide breastfeeding support via in-home lactation consultations, hospital-grade breast pump and infant scale rentals, classes, and a free online and in-person support group. This is just the beginning, too. In the future, we aim to offer more services that focus on the well-being of the entire family unit.

A Caring Support System for Mothers

We support all forms of providing breast milk: direct from the breast, exclusively from the pump to the bottle, or requiring specialty items and supplementation. Our lactation consultations are ideal for mothers experiencing difficulties in breastfeeding, either perceived or actual. Having other mothers that are breastfeeding and experiencing the same issues and triumphs together carries a mom much further. This is what we offer at A Caring Embrace—a safe, encouraging, community of support.

Classes

Breastfeeding Basics(90 Minutes)

Breastfeeding Basics

This class covers everything breastfeeding-related, from pregnancy through the first 4 weeks of life with your newborn.

Come learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your infant!

Breastfeeding is “natural” but it takes practice and support. Breastfeeding Basics will give you the knowledge to succeed at the most important time of breastfeeding—the first four weeks. This class will discuss basic anatomy and physiology, latching and positioning, hand expression, and common challenges faced during breastfeeding with their solutions. We will also cover the different breastfeeding supplies and how your family and friends can help you succeed.

Who should attend?

Every pregnant mother that wants to learn about breastfeeding, even if you aren’t sure you want to breastfeed. Regardless if you are a first-time mom or a 5th-time mom, one who succeeded with breastfeeding before or faced struggles in the past, this class will be beneficial and give you a knowledge base foundation to succeed.

Cost

$65 and bring a support person for FREE!

Continuing Breastfeeding Success (90 Minutes)

Continuing Breastfeeding Success looks at some very important topics on what to expect and benefits of continuing breastfeeding from the time your infant is 4 weeks old until they are age 2!

In this class, you will learn about the different breastfeeding milestones to strive for and how your breast milk changes as your infant grows. Advanced breastfeeding positions, tandem nursing, contraception, and planning for the next pregnancy will be reviewed. We will also look at food introductions, supplements, and reflux in the infant. A review of common challenges during breastfeeding and their solutions will also be discussed. We will talk about the different types of weaning and how to stop a milk supply. Additionally, we will learn about area milk banks, milk donation, and the importance of joining a local support group.

Who should attend?

Cost

$65 and bring a support person for FREE!

Any woman that is pregnant and wants to breastfeed or is currently breastfeeding a child under the age of one. Attending Breastfeeding Basics first is encouraged, but not required.

Pumping(120 Minutes)

Pumping (120 Minutes)

A two-part class—info session and hands-on—designed to learn everything about pumping. Learn what type of pump you will need, its accessories, and when to pump for both the casual pumping mom, exclusive pumping mom, and for the mom that has to return to work at or before 6 weeks. Bring your pump to ensure it works correctly and your flanges are sized to maximize milk transfer. Leery about taking other’s advice? Come try pumps before you buy!

Pumping class will discuss maintaining your milk supply and when it is appropriate to pump. We will review milk production, hand expression, and the different types of pumps on the market. We will also discuss how to request a breast pump from your health insurance company. This class will look at reasons for pumping, when to begin pumping, and how to build a milk supply stock for use when you are away from the baby. A detailed schedule will be provided for mothers who have to return to work at 6 weeks on how to continue succeeding at breastfeeding while still working.

Not every mom wants to feed at breast or some have difficulty feeding at breast and some will be separated from baby for a few hours, days, or weeks. Come learn how your baby can still benefit from receiving pumped breast milk and how to effectively pump for your little one.

Who should attend?

Any woman that is pregnant or currently breastfeeding a child under the age of one. Those with a history of pre-term labor may attend and participate but will be unable to try the pumps.

Cost

$150, add a support person for $25.

Latch and Chat: Breastfeeding Support Group (75 Minutes)

Latch and Chat believes:

Breastfeeding is not all or none.
It rarely goes "As planned" .
Formula is not evil.
EVERY ounce counts whether that be at breast, via bottle, or half formula and half breastmilk.
Breastfeeding/ Pumping is not always easy- but IT'S WORTH IT!

It is a casual mom to mom breastfeeding and pumping group that meets weekly and also offers support online to moms not in the Houston, TX area. Meetings are held in League City, TX; Galveston, TX; and Friendswood, TX. Any expectant mom or current breastfeeding/pumping mom and infant can come meet other breastfeeding and pumping moms in the area! Due to space limitations and subject sensitivity we ask you only bring the breastfeeding child and yourself. Here is a way for you to get out of the house and have a conversation with other grownup women! WHY: A Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) or IBCLC in-training will be at every meeting to help with latch and answer questions. A baby scale will be available for pre and post feed weights- now you can see exactly how much baby is eating!"

*Any breastfeeding mom and infant. (If your child is sick or running a fever, we ask you skip that week and come to the next one.)

*This is NOT a substitute for a pediatrician appointment and/or does not provide a full lactation assessment and troubleshooting session with an IBCLC. If you are having issues with breastfeeding or pumping, we encourage you to make an individual appointment with any IBCLC in the area in addition to attending this group.

We are currently meeting at the Helen Hall Library in League City on Sundays from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM. Join our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram for the most up-to-date information.

Thursday morning meetings are from 9:30-10:45 and alternate between Galveston at ILE Petite Bakery and Deli on Church St. and Friendswood at Marie Christine's Barre and Fitness."

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Nipple/Breast Pain
Trouble Latching
Infant Weight Loss
Oversupply
Increasing Milk Supply
Having to Supplement
First-Time Breastfeeding

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Twins or More
Premature Babies
NICU Infants
Re-lactation
Stimulating Breastfeeding for an Adopted Child,
Returning to Work

At A Caring Embrace, our mission is to provide the best breastfeeding and lactation support services possible. We take pride in our impressive patient outcomes. Usually, one visit is all it takes to succeed. Partner with us today!

We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. In-network insurance billing will soon be offered, too. We also offer military, first-responder, and Harvey survivor discounts. Additionally, we offer scholarship funds for those that qualify, offered on a case-by-case basis (to be applied to a full consult only).

Schedule an appointment at a time convenient to you. We have morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend availability. After-hour consults are available for urgent situations.

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Service Areas

We serve Houston-Galveston area, including:

If your city isn’t mentioned, don’t worry—WE TRAVEL!

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A Caring Embrace

Katrina Zahorik: Child-of-God, Lactation Consultant, Nurse Practitioner, and Owner

Phone: 682-220-9201

Email: info@acaringembrace.org

We offer our services in English and Spanish.

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