Integrative Nurse Practitioner & Nutrition Services
Whole-person care for every stage of the perinatal journey
At The Breastfeeding Center of Greater Washington, we believe that nurturing the health of parents and babies begins long before birth and continues well beyond the early postpartum weeks. Our expanded Integrative Nurse Practitioner services bring together compassionate, evidence-based care with a holistic understanding of how nutrition, lactation, and emotional well-being shape the perinatal experience.
Nutrition & Wellness Counseling
Optimal nutrition during the perinatal period lays the foundation for lifelong health — for both parent and baby. Our individualized nutrition and wellness counseling supports physical vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance throughout every stage of your journey.
During the prenatal and perinatal periods, we provide:
Personalized nutrition plans to support fertility, a healthy pregnancy, and optimal fetal growth
Guidance on essential nutrients that promote hormonal balance, energy, and resilience
Education on evidence-based nutrition patterns that support long-term metabolic and mental health
Holistic strategies to reduce inflammation, manage common pregnancy symptoms, and enhance well-being
In the fourth trimester and beyond, our care focuses on:
Supporting healing and recovery after birth
Restoring nutrient balance to promote energy, mood stability, and milk production
Offering individualized elimination diet counseling for families navigating suspected breast milk sensitivities or allergies
Helping you build sustainable, nourishing habits to carry into parenthood
Lactating Breast Health & Integrative Clinical Care
Our Integrative Nurse Practitioner also partners closely with our International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for lactating breast and nipple health. This collaboration allows us to address both the physiologic and functional aspects of lactation with a unified, whole-person approach.
Our co-management services include:
Engorgement assessment and management strategies to promote comfort, regulated milk production, and protect breast tissue health
Mastitis spectrum evaluation and treatment, including early identification and management of inflammatory processes, evaluation and treatment of infectious processes, and evidence-based interventions to restore balance and comfort
Care for lactation-associated nipple conditions, including evaluation and management of pain, trauma, or latch-related concerns
Individualized care plans that integrate medical management, lactation expertise, and holistic wellness guidance
By combining the strengths of advanced clinical practice with the specialized support of our IBCLCs, we provide seamless, compassionate care that honors your body, your feeding goals, and your overall well-being.
At The Breastfeeding Center of Washington, we are honored to walk beside you through this profound season of growth, healing, and transformation.