Latch Support
Helping you and your baby find a more comfortable, effective way to breastfeed.
When your baby struggles to latch or breastfeeding feels painful, even the simplest feeding moments can become frustrating. Maybe your baby keeps slipping off the breast, you notice clicking sounds, or you're wondering why feeding takes so long.
You don't have to keep guessing what's going wrong. I'll help you take a closer look at how your baby is latching and find gentle, practical adjustments that support more comfortable feeding for both of you.
When Latching Doesn't Feel Quite Right
Sometimes a small adjustment can make a big difference in how feeding feels.
Maybe you feel pinching or sharp nipple pain every time your baby latches. Perhaps your nipples look flattened or creased after feeding, or your baby keeps slipping off and needing to latch again.
You might hear clicking sounds, notice difficulty maintaining suction, or feel like feeds are taking a long time without your baby seeming satisfied.
These are all signs that it's worth taking a closer look at latch and positioning.
Together, we'll explore how your baby is attaching to the breast, how they're positioned, and what changes may help improve comfort and milk transfer.
Painful Latch • Newborn Feeding • Pumping • Bottle Refusal • Milk Supply • Slow Weight Gain • Feeding Routines
What to Expect During Your Latch Support Visit
We'll look at how your baby is latching and work together on changes that make feeding feel better.
1
We Talk
We'll start with what you've been experiencing during feeds, where you're feeling discomfort, and what you've already tried to improve your baby's latch.
2
We Look Together
When helpful, I'll observe a feeding and assess latch depth, mouth position, body alignment, suction, and how effectively your baby is transferring milk.
3
We Make
Adjustments
Together, we'll try practical changes to positioning, breast support, and latch techniques that may help your baby achieve a deeper, more stable latch.
4
You Leave Knowing What Comes Next
You'll leave with a better understanding of your baby's latch, techniques you can practice at home, and clear next steps to support more comfortable feeding.
Why Parents Reach Out to Julie
When breastfeeding hurts or your baby struggles to stay latched, having someone guide you through it can bring much-needed reassurance.
This service supports parents at many stages, including:
Breastfeeding is painful or uncomfortable
You're experiencing pinching, sharp nipple pain, or soreness during feeds and want help finding a more comfortable latch.
Your baby keeps slipping off the breast
Your baby struggles to maintain a latch, loses suction, or needs to be relatched frequently.
You notice clicking sounds or nipple compression
You hear clicking or smacking during feeds, or your nipples appear flattened or creased afterward.
Feeding sessions feel long or tiring
Your baby spends a long time at the breast, seems frustrated, or has difficulty feeding efficiently.
You're concerned about milk transfer
You want to understand whether latch difficulties may be affecting how effectively your baby is getting milk.
You don't have to wait until breastfeeding becomes overwhelming to ask for help.
A closer look at latch and positioning can help you understand what may be making feeding difficult.
Compassionate Care
for Both Baby and Parent
Your comfort matters just as much as your baby's feeding needs.
I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I created Best Hope Lactation to support families during one of the most emotionally vulnerable times of life.
I believe feeding support should feel calm, respectful, and empowering. My role is to walk alongside you — offering guidance, encouragement, and practical tools while honoring your goals as a parent.
I focus on both baby and parent, because your well-being matters. Many parents arrive feeling uncertain or discouraged and leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their baby’s cues. Feeding challenges don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — they simply mean you deserve support.
Latch Support for Families Across
St. Augustine & St. Johns County
Personalized guidance to help make breastfeeding more comfortable for you and your baby.
Every baby latches a little differently, and sometimes finding a comfortable position takes more than a few tries. Whether you're experiencing nipple pain, repeated relatching, or difficulty maintaining suction, we'll take time to understand what's happening and explore adjustments that may help.
As your baby grows, feeding positions and latch needs can change. You may notice new discomfort, changes in feeding patterns, or challenges that weren't there before. I'll help you understand those changes and find practical ways to support a more comfortable and effective latch.
My goal is to help you feel less frustrated by feeding challenges and more confident in what works for you and your baby, with gentle guidance that fits your everyday routine.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
Let's Make Breastfeeding Feel More Comfortable.
You don't have to keep pushing through painful or frustrating feeds.
Whether breastfeeding hurts, your baby keeps slipping off, or you're concerned about how effectively they're feeding, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll take a closer look at latch and positioning, explore gentle adjustments, and find practical ways to make feeding feel more comfortable and manageable.
You deserve to feel confident and supported while feeding your baby.