Welcome to the Milky Way, Lactation and Postpartum Counseling!
Where our specialty is in mothering the mother! At the Milky Way you can hire a doula to help with breastfeeding, teach newborn massage, and support if needed with postpartum depression. Lactation Counseling is also offered as a seperate service and by appointment only. In addition, we also offer Breastfeeding Products for purchase through the Milky Way Boutique!
Support May Include - breastfeeding education, help with emotional and physical recovery after birth, assistance with newborn care, nutrition (light snacks and refreshments), family support, infant laundry, light housekeeping (kitchen clean up, bed linens changed ), errands (mommy / baby recovery related), referrals to local resources and creating a postpartum plan.
Education - our doula has been trained and certified through Dona International, and holds a Bachelors Degree in the field of Health Science. She is also a Certified Lactation Educator/
Counselor trained through UCSD, Certificated Lactation Consultant, and is currently interning to become a Board Certified Lactation Consultant!
Organizations - currently we are members of Dona International, La Leche League International, DASC (Doulas of Southern California), and Postpartum Support International..
The Milky Way!
