Sometimes the books or pamphlets or other sources of information aren't enough. If you know that getting some extra help, whether it is a quick phone call or email, or some eyes-on decision making, would be of assistance to you, call or send an email. The initial phone or email contact will provide me with the information I need in order to see if I think I need to see you and the baby, or perhaps just give you some tips over the phone/email for you to initially try.
Call or email first:
(814) 237-1506
(ATTENTION TO ALL: As of today, April 23, 2021, I have been made aware that emails addressed to karen@karenfoard.com are circling in cyberspace. This happened also back in January when 3 weeks of emails did not come to my inbox. Squarespace said it wasn’t them- but when all of a sudden, a slew of emails come in 3 weeks late, it makes me wonder. I WANT to use my karen@karenfoard.com email address but I am thinking a need a backup as well, so if you haven’t heard from me within 36 hours, or to be safe, contact me also at kfoardlc@gmail.com. Argh- I hope I can erase this soon.)
If you get the machine, leave a detailed message with your contact information.
When we talk, we'll decide if I need to 'do a feed' with you and the babe.
Why might we want to get together?
Latch Concerns
Really sore nipples
Weight gain issues
Feeds just are not easy or comfortable
You just want to!
What if things are mostly ok, but you need reassurance or confirmation that all is well?
We'll talk/message — and if we decide to do a feed, we will!
In-person consultations generally take place in my home. When we talk, I will give you directions and we will set up a time, scheduling around when we know the wee one will be ready for a feed. Remember, I am also a teacher, so during the school year, those consultations will occur in the afternoons on the weekdays, or on Saturdays/Sundays. We will make the timing work!