Lactation Support
Lactation Support That Meets You Where You Are
Feeding your baby shouldn’t feel confusing, painful, or isolating. At The Abeille Feeding Clinic, our lactation support services are designed to support both you and your baby—from the early days after birth through ongoing feeding transitions.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or supplementing with formula, our goal is to help you feed your baby with confidence, comfort, and clarity.
What We Help With
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) support families through a wide range of feeding concerns, including:
- Painful latch or nipple damage
- Shallow latch, clicking, leaking, or fussiness at the breast
- Low milk supply, oversupply, or concerns about milk transfer
- Slow weight gain or feeding inefficiency
- Pumping support, flange fitting, and pump troubleshooting
- Supplementation plans (formula, donor milk, combo feeding)
- Bottle introduction and bottle refusal
- Returning to work or pumping schedules
- Weaning—partial or complete
- Feeding after tongue tie release or oral restrictions
- Feeding challenges related to reflux, gas, or tension
No concern is too small. If feeding doesn’t feel right, that’s reason enough to seek support.
A Whole-Body Approach to Lactation
At The Abeille Feeding Clinic, we look beyond just latch and positioning.
Feeding is a full-body skill, and challenges often stem from tension, oral motor differences, or developmental patterns that need gentle support.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all feeding advice. Your body, your baby, and your family matter.
Feeding is a full-body skill, and challenges often stem from tension, oral motor differences, or developmental patterns that need gentle support.
- Our lactation care may include:
- Comprehensive feeding assessments for parent and baby
- Oral function evaluation (tongue, lips, jaw, and cheeks)
- Gentle bodywork techniques (CST/CFT) to support feeding comfort
- Collaboration with feeding therapy, PT, or OT when appropriate
- Personalized, realistic feeding plans tailored to your goals
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all feeding advice. Your body, your baby, and your family matter.
Support for All Feeding Journeys
We proudly support:
Our role is not to push a feeding method—it’s to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in the choices that work for your family.
- Exclusive breastfeeding or chestfeeding
- Combination feeding
- Exclusive pumping
- Formula feeding families
- LGBTQIA+ families
- Parents navigating NICU stays or medical complexity
Our role is not to push a feeding method—it’s to help you feel informed, supported, and confident in the choices that work for your family.
What to Expect at Your Visit
During your lactation appointment, you can expect:
We prioritize education, reassurance, and actionable support—without guilt or pressure
- Time to tell your full feeding story
- A thorough, unrushed feeding observation
- Hands-on support (with consent)
- Clear explanations and practical strategies
- A plan you can actually implement at home
We prioritize education, reassurance, and actionable support—without guilt or pressure
Still Have Questions?
Lactation Support in St. Louis and Mid-Missouri
With clinic locations serving St. Louis and St. Robert, Missouri, we’re proud to support families across both metropolitan and Mid-Missouri communities. Whether you’re newly postpartum or months into your feeding journey, it’s never too early—or too late—to get help.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
Feeding challenges are common—but struggling in silence isn’t necessary.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or just want expert reassurance, our team is here to help.
Schedule a Lactation Support appointment at one of our St. Louis or St. Robert, MO locations today.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or just want expert reassurance, our team is here to help.
Schedule a Lactation Support appointment at one of our St. Louis or St. Robert, MO locations today.