Amanda Western, RN, IBCLC

Magnolia Lactation offers full spectrum infant feeding care and craniosacral therapy to the greater Baton Rouge area. Your breastfeeding journey starts during pregnancy where you can attend class or have a private prenatal consult. Once baby arrives you will receive care to support your personal breastfeeding goals, whether that is exclusive breastfeeding, combination feedings, or bottle feeding. We will work together to find the most comfortable and effective latch. You can also receive personalized pumping and flange fitting guidance.

We specialize in infant feeding when oral ties are present, guiding you through the process. As babies need to feel comfortable in their bodies to achieve the best feeding, Amanda incorporates craniosacral therapy in order to address body tensions and assist baby to be calm and relaxed.  Amanda also enjoys supporting families who want to do prenatal planning, work on milk supply, or who have a baby who struggles with bottlefeeding.

Education/Training Highlights:

• Pumping and Feeding Gear for IBCLCs (Babies in Common)
• Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad (Intuitive Parenting Network)
• Guiding Bottle Breakthroughs (Rachel O’Brien)
• Foundation and Infant Craniosacral Therapy (Beames Training Centre)