Lactation & Feeding Support

Service Description

At Nurtured Spirit Healing, lactation care is grounded in clinical expertise, nervous system regulation, and whole-family support. Led by Michelle Bravo, RN, IBCLC, lactation services are designed to support families through one of the most vulnerable and transitional seasons of life with compassion, clarity, and regulation. Michelle provides in-home and virtual lactation consultations and works collaboratively with pediatric providers, dentists, and bodyworkers to support optimal feeding outcomes. Comprehensive lactation consultations may include: Maternal, infant, and feeding assessments Evaluation of latch, positioning, and milk transfer Support with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and feeding transitions Guidance on hand expression, pumping, and responsive feeding strategies Education on newborn behavior, feeding cues, and soothing techniques Support for parents experiencing feeding-related stress, overwhelm, or shutdown Michelle specializes in assessing oral restrictions and tongue ties, evaluating functional movement rather than appearance alone. When appropriate, she collaborates closely with pediatric dentists and bodyworkers to support feeding function before and after release. Her approach recognizes that feeding is not one-size-fits-all. Whether a family’s journey includes breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, or a shift in feeding goals, care is guided by what best supports both the infant and the family system. This work is especially supportive for parents who feel they have “tried everything” and are on the verge of giving up on their feeding goals. What sets Nurtured Spirit Healing apart is the integration of nervous system–informed care. Sessions may incorporate gentle yoga-based movement, sound healing, reiki, or crystal support to help calm the parent-infant dyad, reduce stress responses, and restore a sense of ease in the body. Supporting regulation is foundational, as feeding challenges are often intensified by stress, overwhelm, or past trauma. This approach is particularly beneficial for families navigating: Tongue ties and complex feeding challenges Feeding-related stress or burnout Postpartum anxiety or depression A desire for compassionate, regulated, and collaborative lactation care Lactation support at Nurtured Spirit Healing extends beyond feeding mechanics. It is about restoring trust in the body, regulating the nervous system & empowering families to move forward with confidence!