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About Susanna

Specialties
 
Including:
 
1. lactation issues (breastfeeding positioning and latching)
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2.  pump set up and instruction
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3.  pain management if necessary
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4.  difficulty with lactation due to physical, developmental or sensory issues in infancy. 
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5. return to work management
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6.  weaning
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7. prenatal lactation
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8. transitioning from breast/bottle to solids
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9. evaluation and treatment of "picky eaters"
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10. increasing food repertoires
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Susanna's Story

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Susanna has been an occupational therapist for over 20 years.  She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational therapy in 1993.  She is also a  certified lactation consultant  (IBCLC). She was trained as a IBCLC through the UC San Diego lactation program. 
Susanna lives in Newport Beach, CA with her 2 teenage daughters, husband and dog.  She works with you and your baby or child in your home. 
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My Philosophy

     I am a parent of two beautiful teenage girls.  I breastfed both of them for approximately one year.  

     I believe that breastfeeding is a gift to both mother and child and I became a lactation consultant to help women reach their breastfeeding goals and encourage proper nutrition from the beginning.

    I believe that most infants can breastfeed.

    I believe that most mothers can breastfeed when given the rights tools, information and guidance.

    I believe it is important to consider family values and family norms when working with families around eating issues.  

    I believe that it is important to meet both the mother's needs and the baby's needs during this stage of life and it is feasible to use both a bottle and breastfeed if this is important and/or necessary for the parents.

     I believe that all children are trying to please their parents and that they are not being difficult with their food choices on purpose.

    I believe that food "issues" usually stem from weak sensory or physical systems or both.

     

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