Tana Gargalianos
BSN,RN,IBCLC
Planning ahead?
Feeling lost in the decision about feeding?
Struggling to get the hang of latching and/or pumping, and need help?
Doing well and just need some reassurance?
Planning to return to work soon?
Breastfeeding(chestfeeding) and expressing your milk are beautiful things, and can be a true gift to your baby. However, no matter how natural the act of is, it’s no secret that they are skills that may require some practice and refinement.
Lake Lactation provides in-home and telehealth visits to support families on their lactation journey in areas of Ohio, including western Cleveland, Lakewood, and surrounding areas.
Note: Locations more than 30 minutes from western Lakewood may require an additional travel fee. Locations more than 45 minutes from Lakewood may be accommodated, but are not guaranteed.
Visits during non-traditional business hours and same-day appointments are often available, so don’t hesitate to reach out if an unplanned visit is needed.
Prenatal Consult
Discuss your feeding plans and any special circumstances that may require specific
planning. These may include first time breastfeeding/chestfeeding, past feeding difficulty,
history of breast surgery, parental or infant health complexities, or simply to
set you up for the best start possible for your lactation experience.
Initial In-Home Lactation Support
Follow-Up Visit
Many lactation issues may require follow up care to work through issues and make adjustments to the plan.
This visit may also be used later in your journey to prepare for changes in your schedule, such as return to work.
Initial in-home visit is needed to establish care if not previously established.
Pumping Consult
Did you know that the pump and flange size can make or break your milk supply? Pumping consults can help you make sure that you’re using the correct flange size and that you are optimizing the time you spend pumping to make sure you’re getting as much milk as you can for your baby. Pumping consults focus on pumping specifics, so you can feel confident that your time is time well spent!
How can I help?
Tana is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has experience helping hundreds of families with their infant feeding needs. Help is available for many issues, including but not limited to the following list.
• Difficulty or painful latching
• Nipple discomfort
• Concern about milk supply
• Poor infant weight gain or excessive weight loss
• Supplementation
• Breast engorgement
• Plugged ducts
• Mastitis
• Return to work planning
• Pumping and bottle feeding
• And more…
Please note that some situations will need additional care and support by other members of your healthcare team. Tana can work with you to manage the feeding side while referring you to other providers as appropriate. If you have immediate concerns about your health or the health of your baby, please contact your healthcare provider or seek emergency care, if necessary.
See our services page for more information and to schedule a visit.
