Breastfeeding Dietitian & Lactation Nutritionist
Prepare your body for breastfeeding. Develop habits for a lifetime of health. Get the support you need for successful breastfeeding, breastfeeding and pumping, breastfeeding and formula feeding. Lactation nutrition consultant. Nutrition 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 breastfeeding? Can you prepare your body before birth for breastfeeding? How many calories should you be eating to support breastfeeding? 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 can be intimidating and overwhelming. Our expert dietitian nutritionists use evidence-based research and experience to address your individual needs.
We also work with vegetarian and vegan moms and provide nutrition guidelines and help resolve breastfeeding concerns. Each parent’s journey is unique, and we are here to support you to make it the healthiest, easiest it can be. Nutrition is a key piece of postpartum health and breastfeeding success. Working with a Certified Lactation Nutritionist can give you the support, and information, you need to empower you to make the right choices for you and your baby whether you want to breastfeed exclusively, combine breastfeeding and pumping, or or combine breastfeeding and formula feeding.
Good nutrition practices implemented early in life can last a lifetime (this includes the variety of nutrients and flavors a baby receives while breastfeeding). Together, we will work to develop an individualized diet plan that addresses you and your baby’s breastfeeding 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 than in the kitchen.
Choose nutrient-rich foods to support breastfeeding.
Breastfeed a baby with dairy sensitivities or allergies.
Identify your baby's food sensitivities.
Nutrition guidelines for breastfeeding 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, breastfeeding, and postpartum nutrition needs. We know that every woman’s fertility, pregnancy, and postnatal journey is uniquely hers. We will individualize nutrition interventions to support you and your developing baby’s health. You’ll be paired with one of the expert pregnancy nutrition therapists 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
MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP
Erin Skinner, MS, RD, LDN, IFCNP
Co-founder of The Pregnancy Nutritionist
Studies: Graduate of the USAF Academy, University of Colorado, Eastern Michigan University
RD, LDN
Rachel Gary, RD, LDN
Studies: Graduate of the Iowa State University
MS, RDN, LDN
Kirby Mitchell, MS, RDN, LDN
Studies: Graduate of East Carolina University, Samford University
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 breastfeeding 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 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, the link between diet, and successful breastfeeding. 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 a registered dietitian nutritionists to improve women’s prenatal and postpartum health status, wellness, and breastfeeding experiences through individualized dietary interventions. Whether you’re breastfeeding exclusively, pumping and breastfeeding, or breastfeeding and bottle feeding, 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 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:
- Analyze current eating behaviors.
- Establish healthy eating strategies to support your postpartum breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding plan.
- Develop an individualized nutrition plan to ensure you are meeting all nutrient goals to support postpartum healing.
- Help you reach and maintain a healthy postpartum weight.
- Provide nutrition information for breastfeeding success.
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 Nutrition Expert
Receive virtual or in-person pregnancy counseling, nutrition therapy, and individualized diet plans.
Implement Your Pregnancy Nutrition Plan.
Feel empowered to make the best nutrition choices to support healthy fertility, pregnancy and postnatal wellness. Optimize you and your developing baby's health.
Breastfeeding Nutrition Consultation Packages and Plans
A woman’s nutritional needs are so unique. Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding, are breastfeeding or breastfeeding & bottle feeding, have a single child or multiple-birth, all while healing postpartum, getting the nutrition you need 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 & Breastfeeding Nutrition Counseling Includes:
- A 75-minute telehealth call and two 45-minute follow-up sessions where we develop an individualized, optimized plan depending on your needs — breastfeeding support, postnatal healing, baby blues and more. I am an expert in clinical prenatal nutrition
- Submit your clinical intake with details about your medical and family history, symptoms, medications, supplements, and regular diet.
- Specific nutrient needs to support breastfeeding 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 – Breastfeeding 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 nutrition 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 Breastfeeding Nutrition Consultations
- US$135.
- Need to check in? Work with us for follow-up nutrition appointments. This will provide you with:
- Ongoing support for your nutrition 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) nutrition appointments 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 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) nutrition 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) nutrition 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) nutrition 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:
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.
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