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SAGE BIRTHING SERVICES
INNER WISDOM, INNER STRENGTH
BREASTFEEDING/BOTTLEFEEDING
BOOKS:
* The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League
* Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
* Breastfeeding your Baby Sheila Kitzinger
* Defining Your Own Success. Breastfeeding after Breast Reduction Surgery. Diana West/La Leche League International
* Adventures In Tandem Nursing by Hilary Flower
CLASSES:
* Andrea Syms - Brown Baby in the Family
https://www.breastfeedinglime.com/services
https://www.breastfeedinglime.com/event-details/how-to-breastfeed- naturally-bitfam-2025-04-27-13-00
https://www.breastfeedinglime.com
* Manhattan Birth - Lactation+Newborn Care
https://manhattanbirth.com/product/lactation-newborn-care- class/
* Boober - Lactation and Newborn Care
https://app.getboober.com/classes/lactation-and-newborn- care/
USEFUL WEBSITES:
* Kelly Mom
https://kellymom.com
* https://www.mothering.com/threads/10-things-you-might- not- know-about-breastfeeding.1623996/
* https://womenshealthtoday.blog/2017/03/21/lying- down-to-breastfeed-mother-and-baby-sleep-position/
* BEBA - Building and Enhancing Bonding and Attachment)
https://beba.org
* La Leche League International (LLLi) Info
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/
* LLLi - Frequency of Feeding
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/frequency-feeding- frequently-asked-questions-
* International Breastfeeding Center
Lots of information around breastfeeding
https://ibconline.ca
* Breastfeeding Positions
https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/positioning/
* LLL Sounds Breastfeeding
https://www.lllc.ca/sounds-breastfeeding
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BREASTFEEDING VIDEOS:
* Global Health Media Project videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y--syZR0u1E
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* Stanford Medicine - newborns education breasfeeding
https://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional- education/breastfeeding.html
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* Deep Latch Technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FJuBn2bgNk
* Breast Crawl Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9SH55UzCSo&t=3s
* International Breastfeeding Centre https://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-english/
* Paced Bottle Feeding for Breastfed Babies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH4T70OSzGs
* First Droplets - First Milk Maters Most
https://firstdroplets.com
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* Stanford Medicine - Breastfeeding videos
https://ibconline.ca/breastfeeding-videos-english/
* Guppy pose to help reduce Tension in Baby's Body
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Pvqbgitnw
* Side-lying breastfeeding position:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXbQl-MBAuo&t=9s
SUPPLEMENTS THAT CAN HELP WITH MILK SUPPLY INCREASE:
(No supplement can substitute early weeks frequent nursing, proper latch, night nursing)
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* Legendairy Milk
https://www.legendairymilk.com
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* Earthley
https://earthley.com/product-category/pregnancy-and- baby/
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* Motherlove - Breastfeeding products
https://www.motherlove.com/collections/breastfeeding
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* Motherlove. - Goats rue
https://www.motherlove.com/products/goats-rue-capsules? variant
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* Alfalfa
https://www.amazon.com/Oregons-Wild-Harvest-Supplements
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* Moringa supplements
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* Goat's Rue
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* Moringa
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* Flax Seeds
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* Oats
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* Brewer's Yeast
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* herb.com
BOTTLEFFEDING:
* Rachel O'Brien - Bottles for Breastfed Babies
https://www.rachelobrienibclc.com/blog/bottles-for- breastfed-babies-introducing-a-bottle-part-1/
* Paced Bottle Feeding for Breastfed Baby
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH4T70OSzGs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEVn4ershA
EXPRESSING MILK /PUMPS:
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Hand Expression
* Go Milk Yourself Hand Expression Workshop
https://go-milkyourself.com/workshop/
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* https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly- resources/breastfeeding-resources/hand-expression-video/
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Manual Breast Pump
* https://www.target.com/p/medela-harmony-manual-breast- pump/
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Electric Pumps
Most Popular:
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* Spectra 1, Spectra 2
https://www.spectrababyusa.com/store/
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* Pumpables Super Genie
https://pumpables.co/products/pumpables-supergenie
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Occasional pumping/Wearable:
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* Elvie Stride
https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-stride?
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* Willow Go
https://shop.onewillow.com/products/willow-go-pump-kit
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* Medela Freestyle
https://www.medela.us/breastfeeding/products/breast- pumps/freestyle-hands-free-breast-pump
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* Baby Buddha Breast Pump
https://babybuddhaproducts.com/products/babybuddha®- breast-pump-complete-kit?
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Reliable pump for frequent pumping:
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* Opera Hospital Grade Double Electric Pump
https://www.carewell.com/product/unimom-opera-hospital- grade-double-electric-breast-pump/
* Spectra Synergy Gold Portable
https://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Portable-Adjustable- Breastfeeding-Essential/dp/B0BTK2W1QD
* Cimilre s5 Breast Pump
https://www.cimilrebreastpumps.com/products/s5-breast- pump
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MILK COLLECTORS
* Milkies Milk Saver
https://www.thebreastfeedingcenter.com/milkies-milk- saver.html
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* Elvie Collection Cups
https://www.elvie.com/en-us/shop/elvie-catch
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​* Ladybug Milk Collector by Haakaa
https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-milk-collector-1-pk
IBCLC/ LACTATION SUPPORT:
* Ayelet Kaznelson IBCLC (private visits)
Also offers in-home visits in Manhattan
Also offers Breastfeeding in-person support group
https://www.ayeletkaznelson.com
* Cass Christopher and her Team (accepts insurance)(BK, MH, NJ)
https://www.casschristopher.com
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* Barbara Cohen, Advanced Holistic Lactation Care
https://www.barbaracohenibclc.com/
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* Ora Feeding - lactation support
https://www.orafeeding.com/about
(Accepts insurance)
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* Mollys Lactation Counseling
https://mollyslactationcounseling.com/
* Hawkins Lactation Services
Xiuting Hawkins, Bronx, Washington Heights and other areas
https://www.nyclactationservice.com
* Heather McFadden Lactation Consultant (private)
http://www.heathermcfadden.com/index.html
* Go Milk Yourself - virtual support (possibly covered by Insurance)
Expert on Hand Expression /Workshops
https://go-milkyourself.com/product-pregnant/
* New York Lactation Consultant Association
(Insurance Accepted)
https://www.nylca.org/
* Shamina Rao
https://www.shaminarao.com/lactation
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* Lauren Macaluso MD https://alliedphysiciansgroup.com/team/lauren-macaluso-MD
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* https://www.maternalmassageandmore.com/
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* Milk Body Soul Lactation Consultion NJ
https://www.milkbodysoul.com/
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* Little Milky Way NJ
https://www.littlemilkyway.com/
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* Breastfeeding Momma Carmen Baker-Clark NJ
https://www.breastfeedingmomma.com/
FEEDING SPECIALISTS:
* Therapy Matters
Feeding Therapy, Mayofunctional Therapy,
Tethered Oral Tissues
https://therapymattersslp.com
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* Milk Matters
https://www.milkmatterspt.com/feeding-therapy
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FORMULA:
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* HIPP Organic Baby Formula
https://organicformulashop.com/collections/hipp-organic- baby-formula
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* Baby's Only
https://babysonly.com/products/organic-premium-infant- formula?selling_plan=6529548595
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* Kendamil Goat's Milk Formula
https://kendamil.com/products/goat-first-infant-milk? selling_plan=3985080539
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* Nannycare Goat Milk Formula
https://formuland.com/collections/nannycare-formula?
ACCESSORIES:
* Caramel Catina
Breastfeeding bras press here
* Bodily - Nursing bras
https://itsbodily.com/collections/bodily-bras?
* The Dairy Fairy - Nursing Bras
https://thedairyfairy.com/
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* Auden Nursing Bra at Target
https://www.target.com/p/women-s-nursing-seamless-bra- auden
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FLANGES:
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* Aeroflowbreastpump - flange size chart
https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/flange-size-chart?
* Maymom - Flanges/Breast shields
https://www.maymom.com/index.php?
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* Nursi Luna Flange Inserts
https://www.amazon.com/Nursi-Luna-Inserts-Compatible- Momcozy/dp/B0CKZH37FX?th=1
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BREASTSHIELDS:
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* Breastshield Selection Guide
https://www.maymom.com/index.php/products- menu/breastshield-selection-guide
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* Fairhaven health Milkies - Milk Saver, Milk Catcher
https://www.fairhavenhealth.com/products/milkies-milk- saver
TONGUE/LIP TIE:
PROVIDERS:
* Dr. Scott Siegel
https://www.drscottsiegel.com/locations
* Dr. Lenny Kundel at Stamford Dentist
https://stamforddentist.com/frenectomy/
* Dr. Lawrence A. Kotlow
https://www.kiddsteeth.com/breastfeeding
* Amy Schecter at Breastfeeding Medicine
https://www.breastfeedingmedicinenj.com/about
* Narpat S. Jain at East Madison Dental
https://www.emdental.com
TONGUE TIE INFO:
* Tied Together
Education and Products to support Families on their Tongue
Tie Journey
https://www.tiedtogetherslp.com/
BODYWORK FOR BABY:
* About Craniosacral therapy
https://www.carolgray.com/about-craniosacral-therapy/craniosacral- therapy-for-infants-and-chidren/
* CranioSacral Therapy and other Gentle Body Work for Breastfeeding Problems
https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/child/cst/
* PubMed Effectiveness of Craniosacral therapy...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780018/
* Why should my baby get craniosacral work
https://www.innernature.co/post/why-should-my-baby-get-cranial- sacral-work
*** CRANIOSACRAL THERAPISTS:
* Leah Morrison
https://www.craniosacraldoula.com/biodynamic- craniosacral-therapy
* Baby Bodywork and More
https://www.maternalmassageandmore.com/
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*** PEDIATRIC CHIROPRACTORS
* Dr. Karen Erickson Erickson Healing Arts
https://www.ericksonhealingarts.com/pediatric-chiropractic/
* Megan Hondru at Brooklyn Chiropractic Studio
https://brooklynchiropracticstudio.com
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*** LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE MATERNAL MASSAGE
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* https://www.maternalmassageandmore.com/lymphatic
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BREAST PUMPS, ACCESSORIES, RENTAL: ​
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* Worldwide surgical breast pump rental
https://www.worldwidesurgical.com/
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* Downtown Pharmacy Pump Rental
https://www.downtownpharmacy.com/
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* The Wild - parent accessories
https://www.shop-thewild.com/collections/parents-accessories? tab=products&page=4
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