Breastfeeding
Bonding
Belonging
Breastfeeding Care from Pregnancy to Weaning
What is the Golden Hour?
In the world of maternity care, “the golden hour” refers to the first moments a baby spends on his mother’s body just after birth. The intimate physical connection supports him as he orients to the world, and this sense of security is what we will build during our time together.
What you will find here
While you are here, you will experience total attention from a kind and non-judgmental listener. My goal is to help you feel confident in the choices you are making, whatever they are. We will find a way to keep you and your baby safe, happy, and healthy, however that looks for you. Here, you belong.
Everyone is welcome.
If you intend to lactate, this is a safe place for you to seek support.
Hi, I’m Rachel.
I'm a lactation consultant located in Wilmington, Delaware and a single mother to two sons. Yes, I nursed them both. (Yes, for years.) I’m passionate about many things, one of the primary being mothers and people who birth babies. Helping them discover how amazing their bodies are through breastfeeding is deeply fulfilling, as is accompanying couples as they learn to parent together, growing closer and becoming stronger.
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Many insurance plans in Delaware are covering lactation care in full. Find out if yours does too.
What They Say
" Thank you so much for all your love and guidance throughout my journey. During pregnancy, breastfeeding was the one thing I was most nervous about, but having you in my corner has kept my mind at ease and made it all feel easy. "
~ Nicole
" You know those people you meet and think, 'Wow, this is what they were meant to do. This is what they were put on this earth for!' That's you, Rachel. Your knowledge and unwavering kindness helped us achieve our ultimate goals. You will always have a place in our hearts and in these treasured memories. "
~ Dominic and Lindsey
" Thank you doesn't seem like enough to express my gratitude for your help on my parenting journey. Our baby's arrival was a whirlwind all on its own, so having a safe space to learn about pumping and nursing was so important and special—not to mention the emotional validation you always provided. "
~ Marielle
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