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Getting to the Office
1200 High Ridge Road in Stamford, CT
In-Network with Aetna & United HealthCare
914-218-6231
I partner with Carrie Dean, IBCLC, CST in my office in Stamford. Several years ago we teamed up and formed Gaea Breastfeeding Center. Carrie is a fellow experienced IBCLC and is also trained in craniosacral therapy and craniofascial therapy for infants. Collaborating with each other has enriched our practice and always benefits our clients.
"I wanted personalized care and assistance with my breastfeeding concerns 2 weeks postpartum and was delighted that Cathy's services were available close to home and in network with my insurance. She was knowledgeable, kind, and thorough and I left my consultation feeling more comfortable and empowered. She addressed all my questions and delivered a personalized care plan later that afternoon that has been a valuable resource for me. Cathy's office is also conveniently located in Stamford and very comfortable. I plan to continue using her as a resource the next several weeks to ensure that my baby and I have the best Breastfeeding journey possible!"~Brittany S
What to expect at an Office Lactation Consultation:
- A thorough health history of the mother and baby and prior breastfeeding/lactation experiences.
- I will evaluate the breastfeeding relationship and address your concerns and questions. Education related to breastfeeding and handling breastfeeding challenges will be covered.
- A breastfeeding specific exam of lactating parent and assessment of the baby/babies is included.
- A pre-breastfeeding weight of your baby and a post-breastfeeding weight are included to evaluate adequate transfer of breast milk.
- An observation of a complete breastfeeding session.
- A breastfeeding care plan will be developed with your input and goals.
- If applicable, a bottle feeding session will be evaluated with recommendations for improved bottle skills.
- A written summary of my evaluation and care plan is provided with written recommendations.
- Collaboration with health care providers involved in your care.
- Help choose an appropriate bottle/nipple for your baby
- Assist with teaching bottle skills
- Teach methods that protect breastfeeding and bottlefeeding skills
- If you are struggling with bottle refusal, I can't make your baby take a bottle but I can help discover why your baby is challenged with this skill and give you a plan to make progress
- This includes an evaluation of your baby, an oral exam, observation of a feeding, and recommendations with action steps
- A written summary of my evaluation and care plan is provided with written recommendations.
- Collaboration with health care providers involved in your care.
What to bring!
- Bring your baby
- Bring your pump and all it's parts & power cable
- Bring a bottle of pumped milk or formula if you have been having difficulty nursing
- Any additional items that have been helpful to you such as nipple shields, cups etc
- There is room for a stroller in my office (use handicap entrance on the right side of the building)
- I have regular pillows and boppy pillows for your use
- If you plan to breastfeed at the visit, please don't feed your baby 1 1/2 hr to 2 hours before your appointment.
If your baby is hungry as you are about to leave home, breastfeed briefly or give a small amount of milk so that your baby is not too unsettled. - If you are scheduled for bottle feeding struggles or bottle refusal, please bring your baby well rested and fed
"Cathy was incredibly helpful to us and I can't recommend her enough! She was so kind and spent a lot of time with us to assess what was happening with our son. We have had a number of breastfeeding issues, and I was feeling very overwhelmed by it all. After our session, I walked away with some immediate things to look into and felt pointed in the right direction. I also felt like I had a renewed hope and confidence. I would recommend her to anyone looking for lactation help."~Caley
The office is located at 1200 High Ridge Road in Stamford, CT
Humanly Suite, 2nd floor, Office #10
(Please follow signs for Humanly Suite from the lobby or ground floor)
Gaea Breastfeeding Center is on the door to the suite. Please text me when you arrive. 914-218-6231
The office is conveniently located right off the Merritt Parkway
There is a handicap accessible entrance available-this entrance is located on the far right side of the building.
Plenty of parking available in any unmarked spot