Preparing For Your Visit
Feeding timing:
In order to observe and assist with a feeding, we need a baby that is interested in eating. Feeding 1-2 hours before the appointment typically allows for us to work with a baby that is hungry but not ravenous. If baby is really looking to eat right before the appointment, by all means feed them! We can always work around these things or reschedule.
What to bring:
We have medical grade wipeable nursing pillows in our office as well as disposable covers but if you are not comfortable using these and would like to bring your own from home, feel free to do so. If we are coming to you, please have a flat even surface near where we will be working available to set up our neonatal scale as well as a dry diaper, two thin 2 receiving blankets, and any equipment you may be using such as nipple shield or a supplemental nursing system at the ready. If you are combo feeding or doing any supplementation, please bring or have a supplement ready to go. If you have a breast pump please bring it along or have it available, as well. Make sure you have washed and sanitized the kit (never wash the tubing). If your appointment is for bottle feeding difficulties or refusal, please bring or have some of the bottles you have tried (in particular any you have had any success with in the past) available.
If you have been keeping a feeding or pumping log, please have it available for us to review together along with all of your infant's weights and the age/dates they were taken, and any times/amounts you have been pumping. Write down any questions you may have so that we can address them during our time together. It’s easy to forget these things!
For in office appointments: due to modest office space in clinical areas we limit consults to the nursing parent, baby (or babies), and one adult support person. If you have older children, please arrange childcare for them if at all possible. We love all the littles! But sometimes they can be a distraction and we want to be able to give you our full attention during your allotted appointment time. (If you cannot source childcare please just email us to let us know prior to your appointment if you might need to bring sibling(s).
Lastly, relax! We are here to help you on your journey, whatever your goals may be.
Red Bank Location
Address:
130 Maple Avenue
Westbridge - WB2
Red Bank 07701
Directions + Parking:
When you pull into the complex (Courts of Red Bank) you will see lots of buildings. Look for the one-way bridge that goes to the back buildings. Right before the bridge opening on the right side you will see the sign for elevator. Go through the glass doors to the elevator and take them to the second floor. Once you come out of the elevator make a right down the hallway. We are the 4th office on the right hand side on the door; it will say WB2. Please let me know if you get confused.
If you come to the back entrance park anywhere and walk through the one way bridge. The elevator will be on the opposite side of the bridge on the left side.
Manasquan Location
Address:
208 Main Street
Manasquan, NJ
Directions + Parking:
Once you cross over the train tracks, there’s a sharp left into a gravel parking lot that we share with Garden State Electric. We are located right across the street from CVS next to Sotheby’s. Our space is a long narrow building in between the two and we are the last office on the left hand side at the end of the hall. Our name is on the awning out front.
Covid-19
With the health and safety of you, your baby, and our staff at the forefront of our minds, we have created safe protocols for our office visits. We ask that you please review them prior to your appointment.