Welcome to Southwest Lactation Services!
Our goal is to help you succeed in your effort to breastfeed. Most parents desire to breastfeed, but may struggle due to lack of support or education. Michaela Zach, owner of Southwest Lactation Services, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Registered Lactation Consultant (RLC). IBCLC's have had extensive formal lactation education and training. These advanced skills allow Michaela to remove barriers and help you have the breastfeeding experience you desire. Michaela provides one on one breastfeeding support and guidance with many breastfeeding challenges. She offers prenatal and postnatal consultations. For more about Michaela and her practice, click Here.
Common postpartum challenges:
- Difficulty latching baby
- Sore/damaged nipples
- Milk supply concerns/supplementation
- Low weight gain in baby
- Slow or poor feeder
- Baby is “colicky” or gassy, reflux
- Plugged ducts or mastitis
- Tongue tie and lip tie
- Unsuccessful at breastfeeding previously
- Baby fussy at the breast
- Not feeling confident
- Low milk supply, Over milk supply
- Pumping and breast pump challenges
- Going back to work or school
- Bottle feeding
Training and Certifications
Michaela has many certifications which give her expertise in the field of lactation support!
