Gentle Pathways to Wellness and Ease
At Midwest Lactation LLC, I offer flexible ways to support your healing. Whether you need a standalone session or comprehensive lactation care, we move at your pace to ensure you and your baby feel comfortable, supported, and heard throughout your journey toward a peaceful feeding experience.
A GENTLE HAND FOR YOU
Healing Together Mama and Baby
I know exactly how it feels to want the best for your little one while needing a moment for yourself. Petra uses the gentle Gillespie approach and skills from Lori Hendrickson to release the tight spots in your baby's body, making feeding and sleeping so much easier. At the same time, she helps your body let go of postpartum tension. It is a soft, calming experience that helps you both breathe deeper and feel truly at home in your own skin. You are in safe, loving hands.
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The sessions were a gentle support as we navigated my baby's tongue tie release. It really helped my little one relax before the procedure and supported our healing journey afterward.
Sarah M.
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As a fellow nurse, I appreciated how realistic and soft this approach was. It didn't just focus on the baby; it gave me space to recover my own strength while supporting our feeding bond.
Jessica L.
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We used CFT to help with body tension before and after the tongue tie release. It felt like a gentle helping hand for both of my baby’s latching progress and my own postpartum physical recovery goals.
Emily R.
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I loved that we could heal together. The bodywork offered a hopeful path, helping my son get comfortable with nursing while I found much needed relief for my own body during those early weeks.
Amanda K.
Answers for You and Your Little One
How does this help our bond?
Mama, this is about helping your baby find comfort so feeding feels easier for you both. Petra is specially trained in Gillespie CFT and Hendrickson CST, which are just gentle ways to help your baby move better and help you feel more like yourself again as you recover.
How will this help me feel better?
Birth can be a lot for your body, and holding a little one all day adds up. These sessions are like a warm hug for your frame, helping your neck and back relax so you can focus on those sweet snuggles without the constant physical ache holding you back.
Can we both have a session together?
We sure can. In fact, healing together is so special. By helping you both relax at the same time, it creates a peaceful rhythm that makes everything from nursing to naptime feel a little more manageable and much more calm for you and your baby.
Will this make nursing easier?
It really can. When a baby has tight spots in their jaw or neck, nursing can feel like a struggle. We gently help them relax those tight areas so they can latch comfortably. When they are relaxed, your body can relax too, making feeding a peaceful time.
What is a session actually like?
Think of it as a quiet, cozy space where your baby is always the boss. We use a very light touch to find and ease tension. If your little one needs to stop for a feed or a cuddle, we do just that. It is all about making you both feel safe and cared for.
Find Restorative Peace for Two
Take a breath, mama. You can book a CFT or CST session just for yourself or add it to any lactation consult for extra support. If you are coming in for a lactation service, baby's CFT is my gift to you—simply request it. We are here to make your recovery and your baby's comfort feel simple, gentle, and deeply restorative.