Latched Lactation Support of Central Oklahoma

03/22/2023

Here’s a little about what I do!

01/30/2023

Good morning! Did you know that I take Sooner Care? I am excited to report that I do! If you have Sooner Care and would like to be seen please contact me DIRECTLY as this is NOT processed through my The Lactation Network portal. I am looking forward to working with you soon.

Rachel Weaver
(405) 740-8325
rachelweaver@latchedok.com

10/14/2022

There are several lactation rooms on the Oklahoma State University campus! These rooms are open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Way to go OSU!

Locations for lactation rooms on OSU-Stillwater campus.

10/13/2022

Did you know that I am now in network with Sooner Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna, and Provider Network of America?

I will also see self pay clients if I am not in network with your insurance. I will provide a Superbill for you to take back to your insurance for reimbursement.

Please let me know if you have any hardships and we can work together to make sure that you are still able to get amazing lactation support.

Check here to see if your visit will be covered by insurance.
https://go.lactationnetwork.com/LatchedLactationSupportCentralOklahoma

10/13/2022

Did you know that now I take Sooner Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna and Provider Network of America?

I will also see private pay clients. If am am not in network with your insurance, I will give you a Superbill to provide your insurance for reimbursement.

Please let me know if you have any hardships and we can work out a plan to make sure that you can still get amazing lactation support.

Check here to see if you qualify for a visit through The Lactation Network!

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/LatchedLactationSupportCentralOklahoma

11/14/2017

06/20/2017

https://www.romper.com/p/why-does-my-baby-knead-me-while-breastfeeding-science-explains-53767

I began breastfeeding my daughter in just a matter of minutes after she was born. The nurse set her on my bare chest, and quickly, she found gold. She rewarded me by punching my breasts. I can't be the only one to wonder, why does my baby knead me wh

05/27/2017

Lip Appearance During Overuse

I’ve written previously about the importance of recognizing compensations when trying to improve infant feeding quality.

Instead of “we need to get the baby’s mouth bigger”, we should ask “Why is the baby keeping his mouth so small?”
Instead of “you need to flip those lips out”, we should ask “why is the baby pursing her lips in so tightly?”
Instead of “lip blisters are totally normal”, we should ask “are blisters anywhere else considered to be normal?”

I would argue that the #1 compensation that is made by a tongue-tied baby is overuse of the lips. If the tongue cannot hold the seal, then the baby cannot generate a vacuum. Without that vacuum, there’s no feeding. So what does the tongue-tied baby do? They use their lips.

So what’s the big deal about using the lips? Well, lots. First, the baby cannot use the lips and maintain a wide latch at the same time. To achieve a compensatory seal with the lips, the baby turns the ni**le into a straw. If the baby is holding the latch up front with the lips, that means that there’s no contact between the tongue and breast. Since we already have several studies demonstrating that mid-tongue elevation of the breast to the palate is the key to generating a normal vacuum, the baby who uses their lips must generate the vacuum in a different manner: jaw muscles. That’s why they bite down. That’s why they fatigue so quickly and fall asleep. That’s why mom can have residual milk despite feeding the baby at the breast.

Lip blisters can be pretty dramatic. Chafing and chapping are also frequently seen and are the precursor to blisters. One more sign that’s important to recognize: two-tone lips (see picture). If the baby pops off the breast and the inside portion of the lips are pale, it’s a good indication that the baby is overusing the lips. In chronic cases, the lips remain pale even between feedings. There’s often a thin rim of pink around the pale lips.

Keep your eyes out for these signs. Question your lactation consultants and primary doctors if you’re told it’s normal. It’s not.