Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions
Supporting Women and Families through Pregnancy and Postpartum
THE BALANCE BREASTFEEDING APPROACH
Loving what I do
Kendra L Shelby is an Early Childhood Educator who fell in love with the art of breastfeeding after having her first child thirteen years ago. She was the first in three generations to breastfeed, little did she know this would change the pattern of feeding infants for generations to come. She is a proud mother of three children, who all came with a set of breastfeeding challenges. She has breastfed late preterm infants, tongue ties children, and slow weight gain children. These personal experiences combined with professional training as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Counselor assist her in her private practice. With ten years of experience in Lactations, she is able to help you too.
My Services
You have a baby and you have some concerns about breastfeeding? We’ll come to your home and help. Whether you just want some reassurance that things are going well, or you feel like you must have given birth to a piranha, there is help available. At a consultation, we will take your history, hear your story, meet you, your baby, and any other support people you have surrounding you. We’ll talk about what your expectations and goals are, and how things have been. We’ll take a look at your baby and at you, and observe a feeding. We’ll talk about tips and tricks to help with your concerns. Before we leave we will have a good idea of what is going on and a game plan to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. This will look slightly different for each family since everyone has different goals and circumstances. Some situations may require a follow up visit, phone and email support is included. If you have questions please let us know!
How it works
Making the process as painless as possible!
I will send an email link before the appointment to gather your medical information. This intake takes 10 mins or less. I will then contact you to iron our scheduling details. Please don't clean your house for me. Stay in comfortable clothing ie. nursing tops, pajamas. I will bring my own equipment and will spend 90 mins to 2 hrs with you and your baby. We will formulate a plan together that works for you. I am in the Ashland Lactation Network that can bill your insurance company, please contact me ahead of time so I can explain how this process works for lactation services.
Postpartum Support
Offering support when you need it most
I specialize in correcting latch issues, slow weight gain, premature infants, and tongue tie. I will gather pre-visit data, perform a pre/post-feeding weight and then create a care plan that will work for you and your family’s needs. All of these services can be provided to you in the comfort of your home. My goal is to stay connected with you and give you all the support you need to build a healthy breastfeeding relationship.
Reviews
Positive Experiences
What can I say, Kendra is simply amazing. Non-judgemental, warm, inviting, and knowledgeable. She not only recognizes and assists with your breastfeeding issues, but goes above and beyond in her care plan. Kendra includes the whole family in supporting mothers during this time.
Natalie D
Kendra is an amazing source of knowledge, encouragement and support through out the pregnancy experience and post pardum. She strives to provide solutions and options without any judgement. Best of all Kendra does it all with a warm smile and positive attitude.
Carrie J
My experience with Kendra was amazing. She was so patient with me with all of my questions during my first pregnancy. I was very reluctant to breastfeed, but Kendra was able to go over the benefits for me and my child which further empowered me to at least give it a try.