Nurture Columbus Lactation Services

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Nurture Columbus Lactation Services

Lactation Consultants and Developmental Specialists Our Focus is to help you reach YOUR goals. Our support is judgment free.

We specialize in prenatal and postpartum lactation and developmental support and education. Our staff includes experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Physical Therapists that meet with you in the comfort of your own home! Nurture Columbus supports families on all things infant feeding, including: breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and weaning

. Our team brings a unique multidisciplinary approach with expertise in both advanced lactation care and infant development. We help your little ones optimize their movement and ability to feed by incorporating TummyTime!™ Method and gentle exercises in each consultation.

07/26/2025

As we approach World Breastfeeding Month, we wanted to kick off the celebration with all of our favorite classes! So many opportunities to learn more about Tummy Time this week or to take a Prenatal Breastfeeding Class.

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS

Virtual - Spanish Speaking
7/26

Virtual - English Speaking
8/2

TUMMY TIME GROUP

Westerville Library
7/28

Gahanna Library
7/30
@10:30am

Tremont Library
8/1
@10:15am

All events are free. All are welcome. Schedule a prenatal class online: www.nurturecolumbus.com. No registration necessary for tummy time - just show up!

07/24/2025

Congratulations to former Nurture interns, Sheridan and Sebrina, on passing the IBCLC Exam!

Sheridan is an Occupational Therapist (OT) and completed a Pathway 3 internship of over 500 hours with Nurture in 2024. Sebrina joined us in 2023 for a Pathway 2 internship and completed 300 hours with Nurture and a similar Cincinnati based practice.

We are so excited for you both as you begin your work as official IBCLCs!

Interested in becoming an IBCLC? Nurture offers Pathway 2 & 3 intern programs, as well as Professional Mentoring for allied health care professionals. Check out our website to learn more - link in bio.

07/22/2025

Lookin for a fun Summer outing out of the heat? Check out our Tummy Time Classes!

Tremont Library | Fridays
Westerville Library | 4th Monday of Month
Gahanna Library | July 30th @10:30am *pop up class*

Our Tummy Time classes are geared for newborn through pre-crawling babies and their caregivers. Classes are free and all are welcome to join - no sign up required.

07/17/2025

Welcoming our newest team member, Gina!

Gina discovered her passion for breastfeeding during her WIC rotation of her dietetic internship. After learning about the biological advantages of breastfeeding for both the parent and baby, and seeing the unique bond it created, she knew she wanted to pursue the infant feeding world further. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian License in 2020, she began working at Franklin County WIC as a Health Professional. Here she was able to work with a diverse group of parents to expand her knowledge and counsel on a wide range of infant feeding topics, including starting solids and baby-led weaning. Working with the breastfeeding team continued to fuel her interest and she became a certified lactation specialist (CLS) in 2022.

Gina has since moved on to be the Director and Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Madison County WIC Program. In this role, she provides one-on-one support for parents, tailoring education to their unique feeding goals and ensuring everyone receives the care and attention they deserve. Her growing passion led her to obtain her IBCLC in 2024.

Gina will be serving Franklin and Madison Counties with in-home lactation consultations. We are so excited to have Gina on the team!

07/15/2025

Maintaining milk supply while returning to work can feel overwhelming. Breaking down the logistics of pumping and maintaining supply can help make the task less daunting.

Our Nurture Lactation Consultants are available to meet with you and provide an individualized Back To Work care plan to make your transition back to work a smooth one!

Blog post with more tips: https://nurturecolumbus.com/2018/09/03/breastfeeding-and-working-maintaining-supply-connection-and-energy/

07/09/2025

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Tummy Time Class in Gahanna!

Gahanna Library
School Help Center
July 30th, 2025
10:30-11:30am

No sign up is required. Grab a friend or two and join us for some tummy time fun!

07/08/2025

Next class is this Saturday! Schedule at www.nurturecolumbus.com or click in bio to sign up!

Free!
All are welcome!
Virtual!

07/01/2025

Babywearing can promote attachment and bonding, but did you know it can help improve breastfeeding outcomes as well?

A study by Little et al. (2021) found that infant carriers increased rates of breastfeeding and feeding of expressed human milk at 6 months postpartum, suggesting that babywearing may increase breastfeeding duration.

Additional benefits related to breastfeeding include:

1) MILK PRODUCTION – skin to skin contact increases levels of oxytocin & prolactin – hormones that are important for establishing and maintaining milk supply.

2) RESPONSIVE FEEDING – by carrying and keeping baby close, you may be more likely to respond to early feeding cues & avoid delaying feeds.

3) REFLUX – helps reduce reflux by providing stability on tummy while keeping baby in an upright position .

(If you are in the Central Ohio area, consider checking out or link in bio, a nonprofit that promotes babywearing & provides babywearing education)

06/26/2025

Did you know Nurture offers pre-recorded workshops to view at your convenience?

✨️ All Things Breastfeeding
💻️ All Things Tummy Time
☕️All Things Pumping & Back To Work
🥑All Things Baby Led Feeding (starting solids)

Come learn with us! Classes available at www.nurturecolumbus.com or click link in bio.

06/24/2025

If you plan to breastfeed, it’s best to start preparing during pregnancy. Taking the time to prepare prior to birth will help you feel more confident and ensure you have the support readily available. Knowing ahead of time what steps to take directly after birth to initiate breastfeeding can help improve duration outcomes and supply.

Check out the link in our bio to schedule an appointment, sign up for our free prenatal breastfeeding class (virtual - 1st Saturday of every month), and have access to other free resources such as our postpartum planner and parent workshops.

www.nurturecolumbus.com

06/17/2025

Sleep (or lack thereof) is a component of postpartum that many new parents struggle with. However, frequent feedings - even those that occur in the middle of the night - are biologically normal. While it may be tempting to drop or limit nighttime feeds, there are some important factors to consider, as doing this too soon may impact your milk supply and your infant’s growth and development.

Just because it’s normal doesn’t minimize the impact it may have on the new parents. Adapting your environment, nighttime routines, sleeping arrangements, and/or feeding positions can help make nighttime feedings smoother. Consider reaching out to a local lactation consultant to address concerns and discuss individualized strategies to help make nighttime feedings more manageable.

06/12/2025

Many of your baby’s first movements are reflexes - involuntary movements and/or actions. Learn more about these reflexes & how they help your baby initiate breastfeeding.

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Hello! We are Julie and Allyson and we created Nurture Columbus together in 2018. Julie has a background in Public Health and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). Allyson is a Physical Therapist (PT) and IBCLC. We provide lactation and infant development support in the comfort of your home! Whether you need help with breastfeeding, returning to work, bottle feeding, or weaning, or maybe just supportive encouragement, our focus is to help you meet your specific needs to reach your goals. Between the two of us we have 15+ years of experience both in hospitals and private practices empowering and educating families on breastfeeding and development. You will often find us around the city advocating for Paid Leave or better access for IBCLC lactation insurance coverage for ALL families. Our work is our passion and we are honored to join each family we support for a piece of their journey!

We would love the opportunity to support you and your family. Check out our website for easy online scheduling, or shoot us a text/call!