Breastfeeding Medicine
Breastfeeding medicine is lactation care without limits
Breastfeeding medicine combines medical evaluation, evidence-based medicine, and lactation support to address breastfeeding challenges. As a board-certified breastfeeding medicine specialist, Dr. Schick is able to assist mothers and babies in all the ways a lactation consultant can and can additionally diagnose, order labs and diagnostic imaging, prescribe medications, and perform procedures when medically indicated. She draws on her years of experience as a board-certified pediatrician to understand the anatomic and physiologic abnormalities that can complicate the newborn period and breastfeeding. Her board-certification in breastfeeding and lactation medicine means that she has invested years of experience and education on issues specific to breastfeeding parents and children.
Specific challenges or needs may include:
Breast or nipple pain (acute or chronic)
Positioning and latch
Managing engorgement
Recurrent clogged/plugged ducts
Breast and nipple infections
Subacute mastitis (dysbiosis)
Treatment of hypolactation (low milk supply)
Treatment of hyperlactation (oversupply)
Tongue tie (ankyloglossia)
Concern for infant weight gain
Nipple blebs or other nipple conditions
Nipple vasospasm
Nipple dermatitis
Infant or maternal medical conditions affecting breastfeeding
Breastfeeding multiples
Flat or inverted nipples
Returning to work while lactating
Exclusive pumping
Guidance for patients undergoing surgery, anesthesia, or radiology/nuclear medicine procedures
Services
Meet and Greet
Meet Dr. Schick personally during a complimentary brief phone call to determine whether she is the right fit to help you and your baby. You can discuss how she can best help meet your needs and goals.
Initial Breastfeeding Consultation
An in-home visit to provide lactation support and breastfeeding counseling for a variety of concerns, addressing both infant and maternal issues related to breastfeeding. Issues addressed are covered above but this is not a comprehensive list. The visit is typically 90 minutes in length. Investment: $400
Follow-up Breastfeeding Consultation
An in-home visit to address ongoing breastfeeding and lactation concerns after an initial consultation. These visits are typically 45 minutes in length. Investment: $200