Lactation Consultant - Nourish N' Nuzzle

Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Nourish N' Nuzzle™ LLC is Your Lactation Specialist for the 5 Cities area including: Nipomo, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach. Serving all locations from San Luis Obispo to Lompoc*

Breastfeeding Can Be Challenging

I help guide mother’s through their breastfeeding journey so they can nourish their babies with confidence.

Natalie Dodson, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Natalie

I have been a Registered Nurse (RN) since 2013 and went on to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2018. I have gained extensive experience while working in hospital’s as a Lactation Consultant in the Mother/Baby unit, as well as, providing support and assistance to our more fragile NICU population.

As a mother, I was inspired to become a lactation consultant after experiencing my own breastfeeding challenges. I was born and raised on the Central Coast and went away to pursue my education in nursing. I returned to the Central Coast in 2017, where I have had the pleasure of working in the community as a lactation consultant.

I find great joy in helping moms succeed in breastfeeding and reaching the goals that they have set for themselves. There are many ways to feed and nurture your baby, and I know each situation is different. I do not use a cookie-cutter approach but instead, I share my knowledge and technical skills with the highest level of compassion and care, personalizing my care to meet your needs. I want each mom to succeed and feel confident that they know how to nourish their baby.

I continue to provide coaching and assistance after I leave our consult through phone calls and/or texts. Always remember, I am one phone call away. I look forward to sharing experiences, challenges, and joys of learning to breastfeed with you.

Natalie received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing at Touro University in Nevada. She received her IBCLC training at UCSD and completed her clinical hours at Twin Cities Hospital. She has worked as a Lactation Consultant at Lompoc Valley Medical Center and went on to work at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center as a Lactation Consultant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Mother/Baby Unit.

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Breastfeeding Support Services and Appointments

What's Included?

Initial Lactation Consultation
- Discussion of your concerns
- Detailed history intake
- Physical assessment of mother and baby
- Weight check for baby
- Feeding assessment with pre and post feed weights
- Care Plan
- Unlimited phone and text support

Follow Up Lactation Consultation
- Review of initial care plan
- Weight check for baby
- Feeding assessment with pre and post feed weights if indicated
- Update care plan

Virtual Consultation
- Discussion of your concerns
- Feeding observation
- Suck assessment
- Care plan
- Resources emailed as needed

Click below to schedule a consultation today!

Lactation Services

Initial Lactation Consultation $100
Follow up Lactation Consultation $75
Virtual Consultation $50

Prior to booking appointment, please complete the Breastfeeding Questionnaire

Breastfeeding Questionnaire

Book an Appointment

Payment Information

Payment is due at time of service. I accept Cash and PayPal.

Insurance Coverage for Home Visits

At the end of your appointment you will receive a superbill that includes all the information your insurance company needs to process your claim. Submit this, along with your insurance company’s claim form. Any reimbursement due will be mailed directly to you. Please contact your insurance company ahead of time to see if this visit will be covered.

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Reasons to seek lactation assistance include, but are not limited to:

Basic breastfeeding education
Latch-on problems
Oversupply and fast letdown
Sore nipples
Engorgement
Slow infant growth
Low milk supply
Tongue and/or lip tie
Twins and other multiples
Discontinuing nipple shields
Plugged ducts and mastitis
Premature infants and NICU graduates
Flat or inverted nipples
Breast augmentation and/or breast reduction surgery
Weaning and stopping milk production
Back to work concerns that may arise
To learn how to use and clean your breast pump equipment

There are many benefits to breastfeeding:

The cells, hormones, and antibodies in breastmilk help protect babies from illnesses. This protection is unique and changes every day to meet your baby’s growing needs.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding your infant for the first six months of life. At six months of age, a mother should continue to breastfeed with supplementation of foods for at least one year and up to two years or more for added immunity support.

Research has shown that breastfed babies have lower risks of:

Asthma and allergies
Childhood Leukemia
Childhood Obesity
Ear infections
Eczema
Diarrhea and vomiting
Lower respiratory infections
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract in premature babies, or babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Type 2 diabetes

Breastfeeding has also been shown to improve a mother's health, healing, and wellbeing following childbirth. Research shows the following benefits:

Improves weight loss
Lower’s stress levels and reduces postpartum bleeding
Reduces the risk of certain types of cancers, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer

Support Groups

baby in nest with feathers Community Support Groups:

Growing With Baby (805) 543-6988
- Every Wednesday from 10am - 11am
  - Located at 1230 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo
Santa Lucia Birth Center (805) 548-0606
- 4th Thursday of every month from 1pm - 2pm
  - Located at 4251 S. Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
French Hospital (805) 541-2229
- Every Monday from 10am - 11am
  - Located at the Eduction Pavilion, Urology Classroom, 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo
Twin Cities Hospital (805) 434-4644
- Every Monday from 9:30am - 10:30am
  - Located in the 3rd floor waiting room at 1100 Las Tablas Road, Templeton
Marian Hospital (805) 739-3388
- Every Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  - Located at 1400 E. Church Street, Santa Maria
Lompoc Valley Medical Center (805) 737-5712
- Every Friday from 10:00am - 11:00am
  - Located at 1515 E. Ocean Avenue, Lompoc

***Due to COVID-19, please check with the support group before attending for up to date information***

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