The Pediatric Place is proud to provide expert nutrition and lactation services through the expertise of Tricia Fleming, registered dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She combines her unique expertise in nutrition with lactation-specific knowledge to best serve mothers and babies through their breastfeeding journey.
How can an IBCLC help me?
An IBCLC uses clear, compassionate communication to build trust with families and address their concerns with all things breastfeeding by providing personalized and accessible support.
She can assess issues with baby’s latch, milkflow, low milk production, and nipple pain.
She can provide education to parents about lactation physiology, infant feeding cues, and the importance of breastfeeding for both short- and long-term health.
Celebrate feeding milestones with you and your baby, recognizing important steps taken to ensure you and your baby are successful through the early stages of parenthood!!
IBCLC at TPP Provides Personalized and Accessible Support
At TPP our goal is help relieve the stress and struggles of breastfeeding making feeding a calm, nurturing, and bonding experience for both mother and child. Our IBCLC services are tailored for you by providing options for in-person, virtual, and follow-up consultations to ensure continuity of care.
We believe proactive care is vital to support diverse feeding goals, whether exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, or formula feeding.
Your IBCLC works with you to develop care plans that consider the unique needs of each mother-infant dyad, including those with medical complexities. At TPP, our IBCLC and comprehensive feeding teams are trained to recognize issues with tongue-lip ties, torticollis, sensory sensitivities and refer to the appropriate providers when other issues arise.
Nutrition Expertise with Lactation Support
At TPP we are blessed to have a dually certified registered dietitian AND international board certified lactation consultant on staff to help mothers and their babies navigate the first few years of babies’ life. Her in-depth knowledge of maternal and infant nutrition is vital to accurately and efficiently addressing complex feeding challenges, such as managing nutrient deficiencies, food intolerances, or allergies.
She can provide tailored guidance for mothers on maintaining an adequate diet during lactation, including addressing specific needs (e.g., vegan diets, diabetes, or postpartum weight management).
Our registered dietitian provides evidence-based advice on infant formula when breastfeeding isn’t possible or is supplemented.
1. Provides a Holistic, Family-Centered Approach
A registered dietitian considers the family’s cultural, social, and emotional dynamics when creating feeding plans.
She empowers parents with practical skills and education on breastfeeding, including latch techniques, pumping strategies, and milk storage.
She can support families through transitions, such as introducing solid foods or weaning, while maintaining nutritional adequacy.
2. Provides Current Evidence-Based Practices
At TPP, our registered dietitian retains up-to-date knowledge of lactation science, nutrition, and clinical guidelines (e.g., WHO, AAP, and IBCLC standards).
She engages in continuing education specific to lactation and breastfeeding challenges, such as tongue-tie management, premature infants, or low milk supply.
She incorporates evidence-based supplementation or therapeutic diets for breastfeeding mothers, if necessary.
3. Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers
Tricia routinely collaborates with TPP’s feeding team consisting of speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist for comprehensive care for mother and baby.
She advocates for seamless referrals for specialized issues, such as oral motor therapy for infants with feeding difficulties, concerns of torticollis, sensory processing, etc.
Tricia’s expertise acts as a bridge between nutrition-focused and lactation-focused care, ensuring consistency in messaging and recommendations.