Lactation Consultation at Home is:

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience in your home. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2.  1 week of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a Lactation Consultation.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations:

• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping.
• You have a 3 or 6 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal.

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed;
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected;
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional!

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation in your home
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 3 months
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are at a special reduced rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

After you purchase this item, you will receive a text or call from Donna to schedule your appointment. Appointments can usually be scheduled the same or next day.

Lactation Consultation - Video

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience via secure video conference. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 1 week of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a lactation consultation.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You are in pain from breastfeeding
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed;
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected;
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional!

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 1 week
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the appointment you will receive a text or call to make an appointment, from (845) 750-4402. 

I see clients same and next day, in most cases.

Prenatal Lactation Consultation - Office

A 60 minute prenatal lactation consultation at Donna Bruschi’s office. That’s me. Add this service to a shopping cart and complete your purchase. You can expect a phone call or text from  845-750-4402 (that’s my phone number) within a few hours.

Prenatal Consult #1:

Prepare for breastfeeding with education and evaluation. Breastfeeding purchases, doulas, Insurance pumps and how to succeed at breastfeeding. Learn about possible challenges you may face, if you have: 

• Inadequate breast development (tubular breasts, hypoplasia, extreme size difference.
• Gestational diabetes
• PCOS
• Scheduled C-Section
• Pre-Eclampsia
• History of failed breastfeeding
• History of infertility

Plan for your educational appointment between 20 and 32 weeks.

Prenatal Consult #2:

Plan for birth and first feedings, clearing your schedule, hand expression, pumps and pump unboxing (if you have your pump).

• Learn and practice Hand Expression. Hand expression helps mothers feel confident and is proven to increase milk production.
• Learn Colostrum Harvesting and get a free sterile Silicone Collector. If your baby needs supplementation, you can feed them your milk instead of formula.
• Discuss selecting the insurance pump that meets your needs.
• Unbox your pump, if you have one. Press all the buttons and learn what they do.
• Flange Fitting to get an idea of what size flange you will need when your milk comes in. You can get a perfect fit later.

Book your Prenatal Consult #2 for week 36, or after.

Prenatal Consult #3, #4, #5….

You like to ask questions, learn and know things. You like to plan and be prepared. You feel anxious and can’t sleep when something is unfinished. You are the gold medalists, trial lawyers, valedictorians, wedding planners, accountants, journalists, brain surgeons, etc.of the world. 

A word to the unknowing: Babies are notorious for being uncontrollable. Breastfeeding is super hard for people who like to control things. This is a great time to let it go and meet your baby with a fresh outlook on your life as the mother of an uncontrollable human being.

Why do you need a Prenatal Lactation Consultation?

In my experience, pregnant moms and dads-to-be are more confident and prepared after prenatal education, because we live in a bottle feeding culture, and breastfeeding is wildly different than bottle feeding.

• You can learn the fundamentals of breastfeeding without interruption, while your brain is still working, and you are reasonably rested.
• You can learn the fundamentals of human baby behavior as compared it to other mammal babies such as whale calves, cow calves, fawns and joeys.
• You will come away with a vague idea of what to expect 😊 and support for when things get real..
• You will have a trusted source of knowledge for your many questions and challenges (Donna and verified sources)
  

It's OK if you don't think you need help. Many parents felt just this way and benefitted from this guidance.

If you need more information about your particular situation, you can text or call Donna at (845) 750-4402. 

During the prenatal lactation consultation, you can request any of these:

• Get all the details about any difficulties you are experiencing or anticipating
• Take a health and breastfeeding (if applicable) history
• Answer your questions
• Watch a video of a newborn breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple and breast health
• Teach about baby feeding cues and milk production work together.
• Teach you about latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach hand expression, milk storage guidelines, pumps and flange fit
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is well fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

We make sure you aren’t in pain forever and ever. Tenderness is normal. Toe-curling pain is not. Your nipples will not toughen up. You do not have to endure pain for some magic number of days-weeks-months.

I have a three-step process for pain free nursing. You will have access to additional resources. If you are in pain, you will move through it in days, not weeks. 

I respect you, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you won't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

I am the expert in human milk feeding. You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something, or don't.

I prefer to keep babies calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby, and you.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and track weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

I keep your situation, problem, solution, and story private. Please note that I, like all health care providers, have a responsibility to report as mandated by law.

I wear an N-95 mask at every appointment. I use HEPA air filtration and UV disinfection in my office so everyone has clean air to breathe.

After you purchase the consultation, you will receive a text or call from me, Donna, (845) 750-4402 to set a time. You can also call me at that number.

I see prenatal clients by appointment and mostly in my office. If you need a home visit, please purchase a Home Lactation Consultation or make a note in the checkout. Travel fees apply for home visits.

Lactation Consultation Packages:

1. An initial 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. It can happen at your home, Donna's office, or virtually (telehealth.)  Most initial appointments can be scheduled to take place within 1-3 days.

2. Follow-up consultations as selected.

Some home visits require an additional travel fee that will be charged at each appointment.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation Package?

If you meet any of these criteria, you would be helped by a Lactation Consultation Package:

• You have a 6, 12, or 24 month breastfeeding goal.
• You never breastfed before.
• You are pregnant.
• You didn't meet your goals during previous breastfeeding experiences.
• You are having difficulty breastfeeding or pumping right now.
• You are not producing the amount of milk your baby needs.

Or...

• You know yourself. You like every question answered.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal 
• You are going back to work before 6 months postpartum.
  
• Your sleep, diet and fitness are important to you.
• You have a history of anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or abuse
• You do better with regular scheduled support. You have a therapist, hair dresser, house cleaner, nanny, personal trainer, and/or life coach.

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough or, you aren't sure you need help. Many moms feel this way.  You will receive education, reassurance and guidance, so you can always be sure of your next steps.

It's OK if you think your current situation is a hopeless cause and that you are beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings when the mother received accurate, timely breastfeeding information, emotional support, and preventative guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Support and guidance from an expert;
• Community and peers who breastfeed;
• Tissues -- long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

During your initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Learn about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. During these consultations we can work anything. These are common concerns:

• Breastfeeding as part of your daily routine and lifestyle
• Sleepy or slow weight gain
• Ongoing sore breasts and/or nipples
• Hands-on breast techniques for safety and health
• Weaning off triple feeding
• Pumping
• Flange Fitting
• Milk production changes through the first year
• Milk storage
• Getting more sleep
• Nursing as your baby changes
• Baby carrier fitting and nursing
• Returning to work
• Plugged ducts/mastitis
• First foods
• Breastfeeding friends and community
• Nursing after one
• Weaning

Here are my Policies:

1. I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.

2. This is a come-as-you-are appointment. You just had a baby. You can wear PJs. You can have a messy house. You can cry.  In the not too distant future, you will feel better, you will wear real clothes and your life will be more organized.

3. I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.

4. I fully expect that we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together. 

.5. You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do "Grab and Ram” with mothers and babies.

6. It takes a village. There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms, if that’s what you want.

7  I want you and your baby to enjoy breastfeeding together. I want you to meet your goals, however they look.

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed, or from your stash. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or another donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I try really hard so you can be nursing pain free, or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with babies and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and track baby’s weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

Cancellation Policy:

If you change your mind at any time, you can request a refund. Appointments that have been used will be charged at the current individual appointment rate and you will be refunded the balance of your original purchase.

For example:

You purchase the 12 appointment package for $1680. 

After two appointments, you decide to wean off breastfeeding. Your two completed appointments will be assigned a value of the individual appointment rate of $175 each, totaling $350. You will receive a refund of $1330.

When you purchase the package you will receive a text or call to set an appointment, from Donna (me) (845) 750-4402. 

A Year of Full Breastfeeding Support means really enjoying breastfeeding!

• Providing your milk for your baby, no matter what.
• Bonding and feeling a special closeness between you and your baby
  
• Feeling confident and supported through all your challenges
• Breastfeeding to your fullest capacity (even if you don't make enough milk)

You will receive:

1. Answers to all your questions
2. Support though all your challenges
3. Unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation + 1 year Breastfeeding Support Package?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a yearlong package.

• You have a 12 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations: 

• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression. 
• You are going back to work and will need to transition to pumping. 
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personal emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert and a community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

During the initial appointment Donna will help you and your baby learn to latch, position and go over comfort measures. Or teach you pumping, hand expression techniques, bottle feeding and milk storage guidelines.

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are 30% off the current rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby. 
2. I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction. 
3. Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together. 
4. PJ's are expected, showers are optional, (I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on. 
5. You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it. 
6. There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms. 
7. I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime... 

Here are my Standards:

We make sure your baby is fed.

My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You are the expert in your baby.

Even if you don't feel like it, you know your baby better than anyone. You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't. You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

Keep the baby calm.

It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

I track feeds, weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk. I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you won't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

Lactation Consultation + 1 Year Breastfeeding Support is:

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. It can be at Donna's office, over the phone, or via video conferencing. An At-Home lactation consultation is available as a Premium Option. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 12 months of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation + 1 year Breastfeeding Support Package?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a yearlong package.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations:

• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping. 
• You have a 12 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert and community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 3 months
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are at a special reduced rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support is:

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. It can be at Donna's office, over the phone, or via video conferencing. An At-Home lactation consultation is available as a Premium Option. Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 3 months of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support package?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a Lactation Consultation + 3 Month Breastfeeding Support package.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You know yourself. You like every question answered.

Or, you may have one or more of these situations:

• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping. 
• You have a 3 or 6 month breastfeeding goal.
• You are conscious about your diet and fitness.
• You have a history of trauma, stress, anxiety or depression.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 3 months
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs. All followup consultations are at a special reduced rate.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the package you will receive an email with an option to select an appointment time. You can also text or call me to make an appointment, at (845) 750-4402. 

I see new clients in 1-3 days, in most cases.

Lactation Consultation - Office

1. A 90 minute lactation consultation at your earliest convenience at Donna's office. . Most appointments happen the same or next day.

2. 1 week of unlimited breastfeeding support via phone, video and text.

How do you know if you need a Lactation Consultation?

In my experience, if you fit one or more of these situations, you would be helped by a lactation consultation.

• You are having difficulty breastfeeding right now.
• You can't produce the amount of milk you need.
• You are in pain from breastfeeding
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal. 

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from the unlimited reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed; 
• Support and guidance from an expert, or community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected; 
• Tissues -- Long challenges can be very emotional! 

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• An initial 90 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text/video for 1 week
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Any followup appointments vary depending on your particular needs.

During the initial lactation consultation, you can expect most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1.  I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.

2. I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.

3. We will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.

4. PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.)

5. When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.

6. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.

7. There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.

8.  I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you won't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something, or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the package you will receive a text or call to make an appointment, from (845) 750-4402. 

I see clients same and next day, in most cases.

A 30 minute follow up lactation consultation at your earliest convenience on the phone.  Most appointments happen the same or next day.

How do you know if you need a followup Lactation Consultation?

This appointment is appropriate if you fit one or more of these situations:

• You had a previous appointment and are still having difficulty breastfeeding.
• You have a number of questions.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal.
• You are wanting to wean gently.

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from expertise, reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed
• Support and guidance from an expert or a community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected
• Perspective -- Long challenges can be very emotional!

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• A 30 minute lactation consultation
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Additional followup appointments may be needed depending on your particular needs.

A phone lactation consultation can cover most of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Lactation Consultation in Donna's Office.

A 15, 30, 45 or 60 minute short lactation consultation, at your earliest convenience at Donna's office.  Most appointments happen the same or next day.

How do you know if you need a followup Lactation Consultation?

This appointment is appropriate if you fit one or more of these situations:

• You had a previous appointment and are still having difficulty breastfeeding.
• Your baby is older than 3 months
• You are going back to work and need to transition to pumping.
• You need coaching in a specific skill- plugged ducts, pumping, etc.
• You are constantly wondering if something, you or your baby does, is normal.
• You are wanting to wean gently.

It's OK if you think your problems are not big enough, or you don't think you need help. Many moms feel just this way and benefit from expertise, reassurance and guidance.

It's OK if YOU think it's a hopeless cause and that your situation is beyond help. I have seen hundreds of so-called hopeless cases turn completely around, and have happy endings because the mother received accurate, timely, personalized emotional support, breastfeeding information and parenting guidance.

To succeed at breastfeeding, here's what you need:

• Determination and the desire to breastfeed
• Support and guidance from an expert or a community 
• Patience to keep trying when things don't go as you expected
• Perspective -- Long challenges can be very emotional!

If you need more information about your particular situation you can text or call me at (845) 750-4402. 

• A 15, 30, 45, or 60 minute lactation consultation
• Unlimited support via phone/text for a week.
• Membership in Breastfeeding Café Facebook group
• A written care plan every step of the way

Additional followup appointments may be needed depending on your particular needs.

A followup lactation consultation can cover one or two of these:

• Get all the details about the difficulties you are experiencing
• Take a health and breastfeeding history
• Answer your questions
• Observe you and your baby breastfeeding
• Screen for nipple, breast, mouth or tongue problems
• Teach about feeding cues and how milk production works
• Coach you and your baby through latch, positioning and other comfort measures
• Teach pumping, hand expression techniques and milk storage guidelines
• Refer you to someone who can better help you with your problem, if need be
• Create a breastfeeding plan that will accommodate your lifestyle, your goals and your baby 

Here are my Policies:

1. "On my honor, I will try, to do my best.": I will do my best to get breastfeeding right for you and your baby.
2. "Love The One You're With." I will bring respect, love and caring into every interaction.
3. "Laughing and Crying Policy." Yes, we will laugh and we will cry, of course, and sometimes together.
4. "Dress Code" PJ's are expected, showers are optional, hairdo?...not likely...(I will be showered, professionally dressed and hair tied back.) When you feed the baby, I will look at your breast to see how your baby latches on.
5. "The Shovel-It-In Policy" You and I don't like being force fed and neither does your baby. I don't do it.
6. "It Takes A Village Policy" There is no one lonelier than a new mom. I will get you connected with other breastfeeding moms.
7. "Personality Policy" I want breastfeeding to work for You and Your Baby, not for some "Gold Star" Type A++, Idealistic, Vision, that Someone...Somewhere... had Sometime...

Here are my standards:

We make sure your baby is fed. My first choice of food is your breast milk, either at your breast, expressed or from your stored supplies. My next choice would be donor milk from a milk bank or other donor. If that isn't possible, we will use formula.

I fully expect for you to be nursing pain free or almost pain free in 1 visit.*

You, your baby, your breastfeeding goals, opinions, culture, lifestyle, and family will be respected when we work together.

I have an evidence-based practice. What we do has been studied and shown to work and you don't get stuck with some folklore, bizarro habit.

You are the expert in your baby, (even if you don't feel like it, yet.) You set the pace and decide if you like something or don't.

Keep the baby calm. It is essential to be gentle with the baby and ease into breastfeeding rather than making lots of changes and upsetting your baby.

I follow current American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines and tracks weight, stools and wet diapers, so you are confident your baby is getting enough milk.

Your situation, problem, solution, and story are private, except where I, like other health care providers, have legal responsibilities mandated by law.

When you purchase the appointment, you will receive a text or call to make an appointment, from (845) 750-4402. 

I see clients same and next day in most cases.

Baby Carrier and Babywearing Workshop

A workshop for parents and caregivers to learn how to use baby carriers safely and comfortably.

1. Feeling comfortable with your own carrier
2. Trying a baby carrier from NBNP rental fleet
3. Trying a new purchase from NBNP
4. Renting a baby carrier from NBNP

Postpartum bonding is also important for Partners and Grandparents who care for your child. They are welcome to Yobserve at no extra cost. If they need fitting or want to try other carriers, they need to purchase a ticket.

You may have questions about:

• Adding skin-to-skin contact
• All the different kinds of carriers
  
• What a good carrier is and how to know
• Buying a baby carrier
• When to start using a baby carrier
  
• What to do if your carrier feels uncomfortable
  
• What to do if your baby hates your carrier

In-person in Highland, NY 

This workshop is with Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. She is a mother of 3, including twins, who were all carried.

Payment is required to schedule. Refunds will be made up to 48 hours in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

Prepare yourself for baby wearing.

A consultation for parents and caregivers to learn how to use baby carriers safely and comfortably.

1. Your existing carrier
   
2. A new purchase from NBNP
3. Feeling comfortable in your carrier
4. Wearing your baby safely.

In addition, you may have questions about:

• Adding skin-to-skin contact
• All the different kinds of carriers
  
• What a good carrier is and how to know
• Buying a baby carrier
• When to start using a baby carrier
  
• What to do if your carrier is uncomfortable
  

In-person in Highland, NY (Mid-Hudson Valley) or via virtual consultation.

You will receive a link so you can schedule a time that works for you. Refunds will be made up to 2 days in advance of the appointment. All other cancellations will receive store credit.

This consultation is with Donna Bruschi, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, La Leche League Leader and owner of New Baby New Paltz. All her children were carried.

For questions, please call/text Donna at (845) 750-4402  

Payment is required to schedule. Refunds will be made until 2 days in advance. All other cancellations will receive store credit, or a make-up class.

This Perfectly-Sized Newborn Diaper Rental eases you into premium cloth diapering in a very affordable way.

The Newborn Cloth Diaper Rental costs way less than disposables! It's like getting free diapers!

"Why do I need a special sized diapers for newborns?"

It used to be that you had to have 4 different sized diapers (or diaper covers) to accommodate your baby from birth into training pants. With the advent of new materials and technology, most diaper companies now offer "One Size" diapers that grow with your baby. They really do adjust and fit babies from 13 lbs to 35 lbs very well.

However, One Size Diapers are a just too big and bulky for newborns.

So parents have to either buy a special set of cloth diapers for the first 3 months, or use Pampers, Huggies or Coterie until their baby is big enough for "One Size" diapers.

If you don't want the expense and the garbage and chemicals on your baby's bottom, this may be the best solution for you. 

Cloth is convenient - you never run out! You can have clean diapers in a couple of hours without leaving the house. Trust me, if you don't use InstaCart, this matters!

This assortment of 24 cloth diapers includes Grovia Organic Cotton All-In-Ones, bumGenius Littles, FuzziBunz Pocket Diapers, and 3 good old OsoCozy white, prefold diapers.

They are perfectly sized for babies who are 5 lbs to 13 lbs. They really are just about the cutest thing you have ever seen. The diapers have smooth snap and hook/loop fasteners that are easy to use.

Your baby gets the best start in life without nasty chemicals on their bottom. You get to see how cloth diapers fit your baby and your lifestyle without a lot of angst.

When you return the rental, you will receive up to a $140 gift card towards your next purchase, or you can opt for $60 back, using your method of payment.

We give you:

• 24 of our favorite diapers that go on JUST LIKE Huggies
• 3 teeny-tiny prefolds and 1 teeny-tiny diaper cover
• An explanation of how to use each diaper
• A diaper pail liner
• Easy washing: NO dunking! NO swirling! NO nasty stink!
• Great customer service when you have questions

Bonuses:

1. A free wetbag - yours to keep and use for all things wet and smelly.
2. Free and Clear Detergent 
3. Cloth Diaper Love - A comprehensive guide to cloth diapering
4. Three Sisters Herbals Magic Salve

The Fine Print: 

Diapers will be inspected upon return. Please return them clean, unscented and free of hair and pet hair. Baked-in Desitin, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, any Zinc diaper creams, perfumes and rust are NOT acceptable. Light poop stains are OK. Missing or damaged diapers will be replaced using your deposit.

Pro Tip: Laying diapers out in the sun for a few hours will fade poop stains.

• Use only Free and Clear detergent. If you return the diapers and they stink like dryer sheets, Febreeze, or "Super Fresh Spring Mountain Breeze," I will be really unhappy as I wash them 15 times with ammonia to get the stink out and I will keep your deposit.
  
• Do not use "diaper soaps", bleach, fabric softeners, or sprays. They ruin diapers by making them water repellent, not absorbent.
  
• Use diaper liners for easy washing and to avoid harsh staining.
  
• Diaper creams & ointments should not be used, unless approved for cloth diapers. (Approved: Three Sister's Magic, Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm, Weleda Calendula Cream)
  
• These diapers are not to be used in a smoking household.
• Gift Card for store credit will be awarded within 7 days.
  
• Rental packages consist of all used, all new, or any combination of new and used diapers. They are sanitized before they are delivered to you. If you are uncomfortable using diapers that have previously been used, this program is not for you.
  

Approved Products

• Grovia Laundry Products
• Any Free and Clear laundry detergent
• bumGenius Laundry Products
  
• Earth Mama Bottom Balm
  
• Weleda Calendula Cream
• Three Sisters Herbals Magic Salve

*Local Renters: Free Pick-up or Delivery are available! Enjoy cloth diapers and the good feeling that comes from keeping chemicals off your baby's skin and diapers out of landfills.

Total Rental: $290

Deposit: $60 (back on your credit card) or you can opt for $140 Store Credit instead. If you buy 24 diapers, you can also get 20% off your diaper purchase.

While you are pregnant, you can reserve your diapers. We will ship your rental up to 4 weeks in advance of your due date. The rental period starts on your baby's birth date and the return date is your baby's 3 month birthday or earlier if they outgrow them.

Out of Stock?

Purchase the Waitlist Option and we will send you a pack of OsoCozy cloth wipes and an $8 coupon towards your purchase of the Newborn Diaper Rental. You get FREE wipes!

If your baby is over 12 lbs., we offer a Try-Before-You-Buy cloth diaper rental that features 12 different kinds of diapers from GroVia, Bumkins, FuzziBunz, OsoCozy, ImseVimse, and Hemp Babies.

The perfect solution for cloth diaper newbies! (And pros looking to try something new.)

The Try-Before-You-Buy Cloth Diaper Rental is the perfect way to try cloth diapering and find the perfect diaper without a big investment. If you don't want the expense, the garbage, or chemicals of disposable diapers on your baby's tender bottom, this may be the perfect solution for you.

You have 30 days to live with 24 of our favorite diapers. They come sanitized and ready to snap on. You use them, wash them and put them back on your baby. You can see how they handle, how they fit, and how they wash and dry. You get a real understanding of what diapers make your life easier and what diapers make it difficult.

It used to be that you only had big flat white diapers and white plastic pants to accommodate your baby from birth into training pants.

With the advent of new materials and technology, there are now hundreds of cloth diapers to choose from. With all the choices, it is easier than ever to use cloth diapers! The hardest part is knowing which ones you are going to like and will work well with your baby.

• This collection of 24 cloth diapers includes top-selling brands like BumGenius, Grovia, FuzziBunz, OsoCozy, Flip and Bumkins.
• You get to see how cloth diapers fit your baby and your lifestyle without guessing.
• The diapers fit babies who are 12 lbs to 35 lbs.
• The diapers really are just about the softest, cutest thing you have ever seen.
• Your baby enjoys a life without nasty chemicals on their bottom.
• The collection includes cotton, microfiber, hemp, bamboo diapers.
• The diapers have snap fasteners and/or velcro fasteners so you can try both and be sure what you really like.
• You receive a free wetbag, diaper liners, diaper detergent, and a tube of Three Sisters Magic Salve as our gift to you just for trying cloth diapers.
• You receive a 20% off coupon to purchase your diaper stash.

The 30 Day rental includes: 

1. 24 of our favorite diapers -- 12 different versions
2. An explanation of how to use each diaper  
3. A diaper pail liner  
4. A wetbag that is yours to keep
5. A tube of Three Sister's Magic Salve for rashes or everyday use. 
6. Diaper liners that catch the poop--making cleanup a breeze  
7. Diaper Detergent  
8. Easy washing: NO dunking! NO swirling! NO nasty stink!  
9. Great customer service when you have questions

Rental packages consist of any combination of new and used diapers. They are sanitized before they are delivered to you. If you are uncomfortable using diapers that have previously been used, this program is not for you.  

*Local Renters: Free Delivery and Pick-up are available!     

Enjoy cloth diapers and the good feeling that comes from keeping chemicals off your baby's skin and diapers out of landfills.

30 Day Rental: $280.00

You will receive a $180 store credit *or*  $100 cash back within 7 days after we receive the rental back.

The diapers must be undamaged, clean, dry, without stains or hairs. You will not be responsible for normal wear or manufacturing defects.

The Fine Print:  

Use only the detergent provided.   Do not use bleach, fabric softeners, dryer sheets, or sprays. (They can ruin diapers.)  Use diaper liners for easy washing and to avoid harsh staining.  Diaper creams & ointments should not be used, unless approved for cloth diapers. (Approved: Three Sister's Magic Salve, Earth Mama Bottom Balm, Weleda Calendula Cream.)  These diapers are not to be used in a smoking household.  Diapers will be inspected upon return. Please return them clean and free of hair or pet hair. Mild stains are OK.  Check, CC refund or store credit will be awarded within 7 days.

If your baby is under 12 lbs., we offer a Newborn Cloth Diaper Rental that features 30 newborn diapers

To purchase or reserve a Newborn Diaper Rental, click here. (If you are pregnant, you can reserve your diapers up to 4 weeks in advance. The rental period starts on your due date.)

Mother-to-mother support is the most important factor in breastfeeding exclusivity and duration--how much and how long--babies breastfeed. The Breastfeeding Café is a small, local community that aims to provide friendship, breastfeeding support and education.

This group is for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and babies looking to make new friends, and deepen their breastfeeding knowledge in a safe and supportive breastfeeding community. Meetings are moderated by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC.

Join like-minded people to talk about babies, breastfeeding, feeding and mothering.  A meeting generally goes like this:

1. Welcome with coffee, tea, fruit, and other snacks
2. Introductions and "ice breaker"
3. Discussion topic
4. Sharing time for questions, challenges, and celebrations
5. Closing
6. Free time for conversations

We meet on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00.

Our meeting space is a clean comfortable meeting room in Highland, NY. The office is closed for business and we use HEPA air filtration. Adults must wear masks.

Frequently asked questions:

My baby bottle feeds, am I welcome?

Yes, you are welcome. Breastfeeding works differently for every family and sometimes, breastfeeding isn't possible at all.

Do I have to talk?

You don't have to talk--you are welcome to sit back and observe. 

Can I bring my own food?

You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.

My family is "non-traditional." Will I feel comfortable?

Yes, The Breastfeeding Café is for all types of families.

I'm worried about getting sick--Is this safe for my baby?

It's as safe as we can make it.

• People with symptoms must stay home.
  
• We have HEPA air filtration.
  

Can I just drop in? 

No, space is limited and you must reserve your spot.