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Breastfeeding Dietitian & Lactation Nutritionist

Breastfeeding Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – Nutrition Lactation Consultant Coach

Prepare your body for nursing. Develop sustainable healthy eating habits. Get the support you need postpartum with a lactation dietary consultant and coach. Receive guidelines for breastfeeding on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Learn about foods to avoid and foods that increase breast milk supply.

Certified Breastfeeding Nutritionist and Nutrition Lactation Coach

What foods are best for nursing? Can you prepare your body before birth for lactation? How many calories should you be eating? Does it matter if you’re breastfeeding one child or twins? Who has the time to worry about meals?

 

As a new mom, finding time to eat is hard. Enjoying nutrient-rich meals probably sounds like a dream. And if you’re dealing with food sensitivities, allergies, special diets, and colicky babies, choosing foods while breastfeeding can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our expert lactation dietitian nutritionists use evidence-based research and experience to address your individual needs.

 

We also work with vegetarian and vegan moms and provide guidelines and help resolve breastfeeding concerns. Each parent’s journey is unique, and we are here to support you to make feeding your baby the healthiest, and easiest it can be. Choosing the right foods for your unique needs is a key piece of postpartum healing and nursing success.

 

Working with a Certified Lactation Nutritionist and coach can give you the support, and information, you need to empower you to make the right food choices for you and your baby whether you want to breastfeed exclusively, combine nursing and pumping, or combine breastfeeding and formula feeding.

 

Good dietary practices implemented during lactation and early in a baby’s life can impact their lives long-term (while breastfeeding, babies receive a variety of nutrients and flavors based on mom’s diet). Together, we will work to develop an individualized diet plan that addresses you and your baby’s needs including vegetarian and vegan moms, food sensitivities or allergies, if you need supplements or not, and more. And, we make it practical. Easy-to-follow meal plans, grocery lists, and food prep so that you spend more time cuddling your baby and napping than in the kitchen.

Set up an appointment to meet with your lactation coach today.

Choose nutrient-rich foods to support breastfeeding.

Breastfeed a baby with dairy sensitivities or allergies.

Identify your baby's food sensitivities.

Lactation guidelines for vegan and vegetarian moms.

Foods to avoid & foods that increase breast milk supply.

Reach and maintain a healthy weight postpartum.

Our Team of Expert Pregnancy & Lactation Nutritionists, Registered Dietitians

Our Certified Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians have diverse experience and backgrounds serving women’s fertility, PCOS, prenatal, lactation, and postpartum nutrition needs. We know that every woman’s journey is uniquely hers. We will individualize dietary interventions to support your breastfeeding goals and your developing baby’s health. You’ll be paired with one of the expert lactation consultants on our team to help you reach your goals.

 

 

RDN: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist – MS: Masters of Science – CDN: Certified Dietitian Nutritionist – CLT: Certified LEAP Therapist – CNSC: Certified Nutrition Support Clinician – LDN: Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist – IFNCP: Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner

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MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP

Erin Skinner, MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP

Studies: Graduate of the USAF Academy, University of Colorado, Eastern Michigan University

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RD, LDN

Rachel Gary, RD, LDN

Studies: Graduate of the Iowa State University

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MS, RDN, LDN

Kirby Mitchell, MS, RDN, LDN

Studies: Graduate of East Carolina University, Samford University

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MS, RDN, LDN

Melissa Teel, MS, RDN, LDN

Studies: Graduate of UNC Pembrook, University of Alabama

About Breastfeeding Nutrition Coaching IFNCP

We are board certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and are passionate about women’s and family health. Health and wellness begin with prenatal (even preconception) nutrition. And the best time to prepare for nursing is before giving birth.

 

 

  • As a working women (many of us parents ourselves), we understand the meaning of time, how important it is to create lactation diet plans for women who need something quick, easy, nutritious, and economical — especially at this stage in their lives.
  • We understand the importance of women’s health and the link between diet and successful lactation. We provide diet plans for women and mothers to help them keep their energy up when they’re giving their all.
  • We are experienced clinicians and recognized nutrition leaders. We spend our professional lives as registered dietitian nutritionists to improve women’s fertility, prenatal, and postpartum health status, wellness, and nursing experiences through individualized dietary interventions. Whether you breastfeed exclusively or combine breastfeeding with bottle-feeding, lactation and formula or pumping, or use formula exclusively, we can give you the nutrition support you need.

 

 

And we can’t wait to be part of your journey.

Trusted Lactation Nutritionist

We believe that a life of wellness begins before conception. We work with moms to individualize nutrition interventions for breastfeeding, lactation, and postpartum healing. Good nutrition is a human right, fundamental to health, and everyone should have access to the best possible care and information. With the right guidance, you can develop healthy, sustainable habits to live a life of wellness. We adhere to a holistic, functional nutrition approach. 

 

Together we will:

 

How it works

Make an Appointment

Choose the plan or package that best suits your fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal needs. (Or call us, and we'll help you choose what's right for you.)

Meet with Your Personal Expert

Receive virtual or face-to-face lactation consultations, nutrition therapy, and individualized diet plans.

Implement Your Nursing Nutrition Plan.

Feel empowered to make the best choices to support postnatal wellness and breastfeeding. Optimize you and your developing baby's health.

Testimonials

  • I just got my positive pregnancy test! This was 100T due to my nutrition work with my dietitian. I struggled for years with autoimmune thyroid problems, with digestive issues, and with infertility (was not ovulating). My dietitian went beyond the basics to help me regulate my immune system and thyroid hormones, improve my gut health, and get my cycle back on track. This saved me over $30,000 that I was quoted for IVF, and I feel healthier going into my pregnancy. Thank you! .

    S.W. in Boulder, Colorado

  • “I have several autoimmune diseases and I constantly struggle with my weight. I’ve tried every diet without success. Erin’s plan has been the only plan that has helped me get my weight under control. A lot the symptoms of my disease have also improved. I have more energy. I never feel deprived and I know this is a plan I can continue for the long term.”

    by J.J., Bury St Edmunds, UK

  • “Erin’s program is so easy to follow! The meals are delicious and fulfilling. All the guess-work is taken out, and the plan works! It is also encouraging to see others posting their successes and challenges. Erin is encouraging and motivating. She answers questions and is genuinely happy with accomplishment’s! It’s like having a personal nutritionist! I’ve lost 12 pounds to date, but I’m looking at food differently too and noticing positive changes in my energy level. It’s been wonderful!”

    by S.D., Yorktown, Virginia

  • “I am an overweight 57 year old, post-menopausal woman with arthritis. This program is the first one to address properly all the areas I need. It does this in an easy, smart, and healthy way that I can do and trust! I will continue to reach to you and your company for future questions, needs, and advice!”

    by P.S., Irving, Texas

Breastfeeding Consultation Packages and Plans

Every woman’s nutritional needs are unique. You might be planning to breastfeed exclusively or want to nurse and bottle feed, pump, or formula feed. You might be breastfeeding a single child or multiple births. And healing postpartum, meeting all your nutrition needs, can be a challenge. We find that a minimum of three sessions are typically needed for optimal results. That said, because of the body’s changing needs postpartum, while breastfeeding, and that first year after having a baby, we offer an array of discounted services, which includes access to meal plans, follow-up appointments, and more.

 

Therefore, we offer a discounted package of 3-sessions. This package has a total value of $495. Grab it for $395. We will customize the session spacing for your needs, but the typical spacing is 3 – 4 weeks between sessions. Sessions must be used within 6 months.

 

How can you best prepare your body for breastfeeding and postpartum healing? Pick your ideal plan here:

  • Breastfeeding Nutrition Pack

  • US$395.
  • Postnatal & Lactation Consult Includes: 

    • A 75-minute telehealth call and two 45-minute follow-up sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs including breastfeeding support, postnatal healing, baby blues, and more. We are experts in clinical prenatal nutrition
    • Submit your clinical intake with details about your medical and family history, symptoms, medications, supplements, and regular diet.
    • Understand specific nutrients needed to support nursing and postnatal healing.
    • Nutrition support for baby blues.
    • Meet 1:1 via a secure video telehealth platform to discuss your goals and challenges, and to get a specific, actionable plan. Your plan will be effective but not overwhelming.
    • Access to comprehensive specialty labs such as full nutrient testing, gut health testing, and food sensitivity testing. (For the cost of the test).
    • Review test results and get actionable plans.
    • Meal plans, supplement protocol, handouts, and resources specific to your needs.

     

    Ongoing professional support for the implementation of your plan.

  • Breastfeeding Nutrition Consultation

  • US$225.
  • Postpartum – Nursing Nutrition Consultation  

    Take the guesswork out of choosing the best foods and meal plans to nourish yourself and your baby’s development. Here at the Pregnancy Nutritionist, we offer individualized consultations:

    • 45-minute follow-up appointments cost $135.00
    • Our goal is to best help support you and your developing baby’s needs. Individual appointments cannot be transferred to any other packages.

  • Follow-up Lactation Nutrition Consultations

  • US$135.
  • Need to check in? Work with us for follow-up appointments. This will provide you with: 

    • Ongoing support for your diet plan, working with someone you trust.
    • Adjustments to nutrition plans due to any number of reasons.
    • Menu planning support.
    • Maintaining health goals with sustainable, realistic dietary interventions.

  • 12-Week Package

  • US$690.
  • 12-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of six (6) appointments where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom diet plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for either preparing for pregnancy, one trimester of pregnancy, or the post-partum period.

  • 24-Week Package

  • US$1290.
  • 24-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twelve (12) sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for infertility challenges, pregnancy challenges like gestational diabetes, breast feeding preparation (final trimester) and postpartum support and healing.

  • 36-Week Package

  • US$1790.
  • 36-Week Nutrition Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of eighteen (18) consultations, where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (one every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for full pregnancy support.

  • 48-Week Package

  • US$2290.
  • 48-Week Package

    • One 75-minute telehealth call and a 30-minute follow-up session every two weeks, for a total of twenty-four (24) consultations where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs.
    • Full, custom nutrition plan that is realistic for your lifestyle.
      Access to specialized testing for hormones, micronutrients, and nutrient-related genetics.
    • Interpretation of lab testing
    • Access to continuous glucose monitoring with recommendations/refinement of your plan (device is an additional cost).
    • Individualized meal plans (every four weeks).
    • Customized, safe supplement protocol.
    • Fertility, postpartum, breastfeeding preparation and nutrition support
    • Personalized recommendations for how to optimize sleep, stress management, exercise, and personal care products for optimal outcomes.
    • Ideal for fertility, full pregnancy and/or postpartum support.

Media

Erin Skinner, expert pregnancy RDN has been featured in:

Breastfeeding Blog & Latest News

  • The postpartum phase, often referred to as the "fourth trimester," is a significant period in a new mother's life. OK. This is a gross understatement.  You've just been hit by the baby train. And all those great happy hormones that were coursing through your body during pregnancy have been flushed out. Your body hurts from childbirth, your milk coming in, and you're not sleeping at all. It's so overwhelming, and the last thing you probably can imagine is eating a balanced diet....

    21 September, 2023

  • There are so many more myths out there about breastfeeding and diet. They do more to scare new mothers than support them during this very challenging time.  Another big myth: breastfeeding is easy. Breastfeeding takes planning and support, and ideally, a healthy balanced diet. Today, we want to discuss breastfeeding lore, addressing these myths one by one. Breastfeeding isn’t as tricky as people make it out to be. It’s not easy. But if you’re eating......

    30 June, 2023

  • First of all, Happy Father’s Day! If you’re reading this, you might be a new dad or are preparing to be a new dad. Your life has (or is about to) changed a lot! It’s safe to say that most of the focus after the baby arrives is on the new baby (as it really should be). Then comes Mom. And often, Dad is left in the shadows. Welcoming a new human to the world......

    07 June, 2023

  • It’s summer. It’s hot. And you’re hungry. Healing after having a baby requires a nutrition plan to ensure vegetarian and vegan moms get the nutrients they need. Postpartum vegetarians and vegans have similar nutrient needs as their non-vegetarian counterparts, but they may need to pay closer attention to certain nutrients that are more commonly found in animal-based foods. Some of the key nutrient needs for postpartum vegetarians and vegans include: These summer snacks are great......

    31 May, 2023

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC recommend breastfeeding exclusively for six months, then a diet of breastfeeding and complementary foods for up to two years; however, less than 25% of women in the United States feed exclusively for those first six months. Let us be the first to say it: breastfeeding is not easy. It takes time and planning, and in a world where we’ve been used to go-go-go, new moms feel like they......

    12 May, 2023

  • In May we celebrate mothers! It’s a month of cards and flowers and brunches. It’s a month where new moms are probably feeling equal parts grateful and overwhelmed. But so many women come to us when they’re getting ready to have their babies (or after) and ask, “How do I nourish my body postpartum?” New mothers need a lot of extra love and nourishment. These initial days, weeks, even months, after baby arrives take a......

    10 May, 2023

Don’t be fooled by the name. “Nutritionist” is not a professional title. Only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) meets rigorous academic requirements with clinical training, holding a degree from an accredited university. Our RDNs stay informed of guidelines set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to provide our patients with expert nutrition counseling for their fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

EVERY WOMAN’S FERTILITY, PREGNANCY, AND POSTPARTUM JOURNEY IS UNIQUE. TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF NUTRITION AND PREGNANCY. MAKE INFORMED FOOD DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE PREGNANCY AND REDUCE RISKS WORKING WITH AN EXPERT PREGNANCY NUTRITIONIST. START TODAY!