Orthodox Jewish lactation consultant

Has anybody else heard that Park Slope moms flock to Boro Park for lactation support/coaching from an Orthodox Jewish mother of many who lives there. Can anybody put me in touch with her, or with a mom who has used her services? Any leads would be great.

why not just call the rebbetzin from the temple on 9th street?

or, try hitting some of the many ortho jewish blogs; there are plenty and you'll likely find someone who can point you in the right direction. in fact, try aidelmaidel.blogspot.com. if you message her she can probably help.

brooklynpotter wrote: why not just call the rebbetzin from the temple on 9th street?

or, try hitting some of the many ortho jewish blogs; there are plenty and you'll likely find someone who can point you in the right direction. in fact, try aidelmaidel.blogspot.com. if you message her she can probably help.

Now calling the rebetzin (rabbi's wife) at B'nai Jacob on 9th Street is a great idea. Her name is Sara and she has upwards of 11 children. She is an incredible woman and I am sure she will get you a great referral.

Do you mean Freda Rosenfeld? She is the lactation consultant from Boro Park/Ditmas that everyone loves. I no longer have her phone number but she is very good. Don't know if she is Orthodox or not though?

Um, what does a lactation consultant consult on exactly? The process has always seemed straightforward to me, I'm assuming it has to do with keeping baby kosher?

I used Freda Rosenfeld and I was told by my doula (who recommended her highly) that she is orthodox. I didn't ask her, since it didn't matter to me, but she told me that she couldn't be available or take phone calls on Friday evening or Saturday all day.

She was a bit of an odd bird, I thought, but very, very helpful. She has a well-deserved reputation for being extremely capable. I recommend her.

She's listed, along with others, here.

steve wrote: Um, what does a lactation consultant consult on exactly? The process has always seemed straightforward to me, I'm assuming it has to do with keeping baby kosher?

ah, men.

one week as a nursing woman, or a pregnant woman, or, hell, even an even tempered woman... you'd be begging to go back. begging.

(a lactation consultant helps a woman breastfeed because, as one would think, it's not as easy as piece "a" going into slot "b". )

brooklynpotter wrote: [quote=steve]Um, what does a lactation consultant consult on exactly? The process has always seemed straightforward to me, I'm assuming it has to do with keeping baby kosher?

ah, men.

one week as a nursing woman, or a pregnant woman, or, hell, even an even tempered woman... you'd be begging to go back. begging.

(a lactation consultant helps a woman breastfeed because, as one would think, it's not as easy as piece "a" going into slot "b". )

Really? I did not know this either. Interesting.

All I can remember is glazing over at "football hold".

lol... the boyfriend read this thread and was like, "breastfeeding doesn't just work?"

LOL. No a lactation consultant helps a woman who is having breast feeding issues. Some babies get the hang of it right away, some don't. So, sometimes, moms need help with that-especially the latching on.