Latch IBCLC Private Practice Des Moines

01/19/2026

Milk bleb (milk blister) = tiny spot, BIG pain. 🫠
If you’re dealing with a white/yellow “dot” on the ni**le, sharp burning pain, or a spot that feels like glass while nursing/pumping… read this. 👇

Most common reasons I see milk blebs pop up:
⚡ Pump suction too high (more suction ≠ more milk)
🍼 Fl**ge size is wrong (too small OR too big can cause friction + swelling)
👶 Baby biting/clamping or “chewing” at the breast (often from flow preference, tension, or shallow latch)
⏱️ Long pump sessions + rubbing trauma
😬 High suction + clamping combo = bleb city

What helps (and what doesn’t):
✅ Lower suction + check fl**ge fit
✅ Focus on deeper latch / better tongue function + reduce clamping
✅ Warm bowl of water + fragrance-free Epsom salt soaks 2x/day
✅ Treat the cause (pump settings + latch), not just the symptom
🚫 Don’t keep cranking suction to “power through” pain

If you keep getting blebs, it’s usually a mechanical issue — and it’s fixable with the right plan.

Want help fast?
I can assess pump settings + fl**ge sizing and watch a full feed to identify what’s causing the trauma (biting, clamping, shallow latch, etc.).

📍Urbandale office + home visits (Des Moines metro)
📩 comment below INFO to get relief + prevent it from coming back. Schedule a visit online or in person

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01/18/2026

If you’re in Central Iowa- and breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or bottle-feeding feels harder than it should… you don’t have to “figure it out” alone.

Private practice lactation support = personalized, unrushed, real-life help — in the comfort of your home or at my Urbandale office.

✨ We can work on:
🤱 Latch + positioning
📈 Weight checks + milk transfer (when needed)
💪 Pain, damage, clogged ducts, low supply, oversupply
⚡ Pump setup, fl**ge fitting, and a plan that fits your schedule
👶 Bottle feeding support + paced feeding
🧠 Confidence + clarity (because stress isn’t part of your feeding plan)

Your goals matter. Whether your goal is:
✅ exclusive breastfeeding
✅ pumping while working
✅ combo feeding
✅ getting baby to feed efficiently
✅ simply making feeding feel peaceful again

I’ve got you. 💕

📍 Home visits or office visits in Urbandale
📩 Comment below INFO or book through my website.

01/18/2026

👀 Super rare home visit opening Tuesday at 11am. Book on my website or comment INFO and I’ll send you the link

🏡 Breast, bottle, combination formula feeding all welcome

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

Postpartum is not the time to “do it all.” It’s the time to heal, feed your baby, and be supported. 🤱

When the basics are handled, your nervous system calms down.
When you’re less stressed, feeding often gets easier.
When you’re supported, you heal faster and feel more confident.

🧼 That’s why my packaged care home visits include MORE than lactation care.

🥘 When I’m in your home, I’m not just looking at latch and milk transfer — I’m looking at your whole environment and what’s getting in the way of rest, recovery, and feeding success.

✅ I’ll help you troubleshoot feeding and growth
✅ And I’ll also help lighten your load — dishes, laundry, tidying bottles/pump parts — because help matters.

This kind of support can be life-changing in the early weeks — especially if you’re:

• trying to care for older kids too
• recovering from birth
• pumping
• dealing with pain, oversupply, or reflux
• running on broken sleep

You deserve care that feels like someone finally stepped in and said:
“You don’t have to carry this alone.”

If you’re pregnant, book early — my postpartum home visit packages fill fast based on due date month🤍

01/16/2026

Reading through my new Google reviews today has me all teary-eyed. 🥹

I’m just so thankful for each of you — for your kind words, your trust, and for letting me walk with you during such a tender season.

I’m also deeply grateful that God gave me this gift. As a nurse for 17 years and an IBCLC for 5 years, I’ve truly always wanted to work with moms and babies… ever since I was a little girl. This work is an honor, and I don’t take it lightly.

Thank you for trusting me with your feeding journey — your babies, your stories, and your hearts. 🫶✨

With love,
Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC

01/15/2026

✨ You focus on healing + bonding. I’ll help you feed your baby and protect your breastfeeding or pumping goals. ✨

That’s the heart of packaged care — real support that wraps around your family in the days when everything feels brand new and fragile.

🚨 Urgent spots are filling fast and I’m now booking August due dates too!

What packaged care can include:
🤰 Prenatal feeding prep so you’re confident before the sleep deprivation hits
🏥 In-hospital or in home support after delivery
🏡 An early home visit when feeding and emotions are the most intense
📆 Frequent follow-ups as needed so small issues don’t turn into big ones (mastitis prevention + faster troubleshooting)
🧠 Expert guidance on tongue function + oral mechanics
🤱 Strategy to protect supply, prevent low supply when possible, and adjust quickly
🔴 Red light therapy options for ni**le + breast support feelgoodchiro.ankeny
👶 Education + coordination around infant CST when appropriate
🧺 And yes—help with dishes + laundry (because practical and mental load support matters)

💛 If you want to feel held, guided, and cared for — not rushed and guessing — this is for you.

📩 Message me or book a meeting through my website to reserve your spot.

— Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC
Latch

01/15/2026

✨ This is what packaged care looks like. ✨

If you want to feel calm, confident, and supported (instead of Googling at 2am and hoping things “work out”)… this is for you. 💛

Packaged care is concierge lactation support — before, during, and after birth.
Because feeding isn’t a single appointment… it’s a whole season.

What you may get inside a package:
🤰 Prenatal prep so you walk into birth and newborn feeding with a plan and confidence
🏥 In-hospital or home support
🏡 An early home visit when things feel the most fragile
📆 Frequent follow-ups as needed so small issues don’t turn into big ones(prevent mastitis)
🧠 Advanced guidance on tongue function + oral mechanics
🤱 Strategy to protect supply + troubleshoot low supply and prevent it!
🔴 Red light therapy options for ni**le and breast support feelgoodchiro.ankeny
👶 Education + coordination around infant CST for babies
🧺 And yes—I’ll help with dishes + laundry, because you deserve hands-on support!!

You focus on healing + bonding. I’ll help you feed your baby and protect your goals.

📩 Want details or to reserve your spot?

Message me or book a meeting through my website.
— Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC
Latch

01/15/2026

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This is not an endorsement and not medical advice.

01/14/2026

❌ “I’ll just wait until after I deliver to prepare for breastfeeding or pumping.”

Here’s the reality:

You’re sleep deprived 😴 beyond measure.
You basically just ran a marathon.
Your body may be low on nutrients / iron.
And you may (or may not) get a 10-minute drive-by visit from an IBCLC in the hospital.

Then you’re sent home expected to “just know” what’s normal… when you haven’t been taught:

😛 What a good latch actually looks/feels like
⏰ How often babies should wake and feed
🍒 Newborn stomach size + what “enough” looks like
💛 Jaundice prevention + when to act
💧 Colostrum collection (and when it helps)
⚙️ Pump basics + ni**le fl**ge sizing
📈 Normal weight changes + growth patterns
…and so much more.

✅ The best time to prepare is wayyy before birth — when you can actually think clearly, learn, and set up a plan.

✨ That’s exactly why I offer packaged care.

Each package can include:

🤰 Prenatal visit (so you’re prepared before the chaos)
🏥 In-hospital support or a home visit right after delivery
🏡 An immediate early home visit
📆 Frequent follow-ups if needed (because feeding changes fast)
🧠 Expert guidance on tongue function / oral mechanics
🤱 Prevention + troubleshooting for low supply
🔴 Red light therapy support for ni**le/breast issues
👶 Education + coordination around CST for babies
🧺 And yes—if time allows, I’ll help with dishes + laundry, because support should be practical too.

If you want intentional support and a real plan (not guessing), reach out early. Link in bio💛

— Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC
Latch

01/14/2026

🤱The first hours matter — for both baby and feeding.

Feeding your baby within the first 1–2 hours after birth helps jump-start feeding skills, blood sugar stability, and milk production.

✨ Why early feeding + uninterrupted skin-to-skin matter:
• Supports baby’s instinctive feeding reflexes
• Helps regulate blood sugar and body temperature
• Encourages milk production and transfer
• Promotes bonding and calm for both baby and parent

🤱Feed frequently — day and night.
Newborns often feed very often, and that’s normal.
Up to 17 feeds in 24 hours can be common in the first 2 days— for both nutrition and comfort.

🤍 Skin-to-skin isn’t just for the hospital.
Continuing it at home helps babies regulate, cue for feeds, and settle more easily.

There’s no rush to separate.