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What we offer

Prenatal Lactation Consultation
Prepare for breastfeeding with personalized education, realistic expectations, and a plan for getting started with confidence.

Initial Lactation Consultation
A comprehensive visit to assess feeding, positioning, latch, milk transfer, and your baby’s individual needs.

Follow-Up Lactation Support
Continued guidance as feeding evolves, with practical adjustments and reassurance along the way.

Newborn & Early Postpartum Support
Help with common early challenges such as painful latch, sleepy baby, frequent feeding, pumping, milk supply concerns, and supplementation.

Pumping & Milk Expression Support
Personalized help with pumping routines, flange fit, milk expression, storage, and combining breastfeeding with pumping.

Returning to Work & Breastfeeding
Create a practical plan for pumping, milk storage, childcare, and maintaining your feeding goals when returning to work.

Weaning & Transition Support
Compassionate guidance for gradually reducing breastfeeding or pumping and transitioning to the next stage.


All mothers and babies are different.  This is why we create and individualized plan just for you!


Complex Feeding Support
Individualized support for families navigating feeding challenges related to baby’s oral function, weight gain, supply concerns, supplementation, or other medical considerations.


Lactation Support for Twins, Triplets & Multiples

Feeding multiples comes with unique challenges, and experienced support can make a tremendous difference. I offer personalized guidance for families of twins, triplets, and other multiples, including positioning and tandem feeding, establishing milk supply, pumping, supplementation, and creating a feeding routine that works for your family.

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Twins, Triplets & Multiples
Specialized lactation support for families feeding twins, triplets, and other multiples—from establishing milk supply to tandem feeding and developing a manageable feeding routine.


Experienced in supporting families of multiples
I have extensive experience helping families navigate the unique challenges of breastfeeding and providing breast milk to twins, triplets, and other multiples.





Testimonials

“Francie truly listened to what I wanted and what my baby and I needed. I never felt judged or pressured. She provided exactly the kind of care and support I was looking for, and I felt so much more confident after working with her.”

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Expert Lactation Support

Compassionate Breastfeeding Assistance Frances Penny , PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, IBCLC

Connecticut Breastfeeding and Lactation Care offers personalized support for families during pregnancy and the postpartum period. With nearly 20 years of experience as an IBCLC, we provide evidence-based guidance to help you navigate feeding challenges with confidence.

New mother in hospital with baby and nurse.

Welcome

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

Becoming a parent is an incredible journey, and feeding your baby doesn’t always go as planned. I’m here to provide a comfortable, judgment-free space where you feel supported and confident.

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Connecticut Breastfeeding and Lactation Care

12 Acorn Drive, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

+1.8605753449

Hours

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed