About The Confident Latch
Board certified lactation consultants serving moms and babies throughout the Cleveland area.
Schedule an in-home or virtual appointment with on of our lactation consultants to receive the support you need to meet your breastfeeding goals.
About Our Lactation Consultants
Katelyn and Andrée are both Registered Nurses and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Having spent ample time working as lactation consultants, Katelyn and Andrée have seen a wide variety of issues that can impact breastfeeding. Truly understanding their patients needs through active listening and therapeutic conversation, The Confident Latch team is able to help you confidently care for your new baby.
Katelyn and Andrée also hold BLS and NRP certifications.
Why Hire a Lactation Consultant?
Understanding Their Role and Benefits
If you’re expecting or recently welcomed a baby, you may be wondering: Should I hire a lactation consultant? Breastfeeding is a natural process, but that doesn’t mean it always comes easily. Many parents face challenges along the way, and a lactation consultant can provide expert guidance and support to help ensure a positive feeding experience for both you and your baby.
What Does a Lactation Consultant Do?
Lactation consultants are healthcare professionals trained to assist families with breastfeeding and chestfeeding. Their role extends beyond simply helping with a baby’s latch. They offer evidence-based guidance on:
Establishing breastfeeding and optimizing milk supply
Recognizing hunger cues and ensuring effective milk transfer
Identifying and addressing latch issues
Managing nipple pain, engorgement, and other common breastfeeding challenges
Creating a personalized feeding plan if supplementation is needed
Assessing infant oral anatomy and function (e.g., tongue or lip ties)
Supporting exclusive pumping or a combination of breastfeeding and pumping
Lactation consultants work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice settings. When working with The Confident Latch, our lactation consultants are available for in-home and virtual visits.
Find a Local Lactation Consultant in Cleveland
Breastfeeding Support in Cleveland
The Confident Latch recognized an increased need for compassionate evidenced-based lactation follow-up after mom & baby are discharged home. Being board certified, registered nurse Lactation Consultants, we take great pride in what we do. Our company ensures our patients have the confidence they need to care for their new baby and meet their breastfeeding goals.
