Your Questions, Answered
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Feed & Function provides parent education and coaching related to infant and toddler feeding. Services include prenatal breastfeeding classes, lactation and infant feeding coaching, toddler feeding guidance, and parent education workshops.
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Feed & Function supports families with babies and young children, including:
• expecting parents preparing for breastfeeding
• parents navigating newborn feeding
• families with questions about bottle feeding or pumping
• parents introducing solids
• families experiencing toddler picky eating
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In person sessions are offered for Nassau County, Western Suffolk County, and some parts of Queens. Travel fees may be applicable outside of standard service area.
Virtual consults are available for any location.
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ANY TIME! Families reach out at many different stages. Some parents prefer to prepare during pregnancy, while others seek guidance after their baby arrives or when new feeding challenges arise.
Support can be helpful during:
• the early newborn weeks
• introducing bottles or pumping
• starting solids
• navigating toddler mealtimes
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Yes. This program is designed for both expecting parents and families in the early postpartum weeks.
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Messaging support begins once your baby arrives, or when you sign up if baby is already here, and continues for 4 weeks.
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You can ask general questions about breastfeeding, early feeding expectations, pumping/bottle feeding basics, hunger cues, milk supply, engorgement, cluster feeding, and applying what you learned in the program.
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No. Text support is not emergency or immediate support. Messages are answered within 24 hours and during business hours. Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm.
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No. This program provides education and support. It does not replace medical care from your doctor, pediatrician, or other healthcare provider.
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You will have access to the videos for 12 months.
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You can add a virtual consultation or choose the Complete Support Package, which includes one 60–90 minute virtual consult once baby arrives.
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You will still be supported. This program is designed to provide guidance without judgment and to help families make informed feeding decisions that work for them.
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You can begin watching the course anytime. Many families find it helpful to go through the lessons during pregnancy and revisit them again once baby arrives.
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After purchasing, you’ll receive access to the course videos and resources. Messaging support begins once your baby arrives and continues for 4 weeks.
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Yes. Partners are welcome to watch the course so they can better understand breastfeeding, newborn feeding patterns, and ways to support you.
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You can ask general questions during messaging support, but concerns like ongoing pain, significant latch difficulty, poor diaper output, or weight concerns may require a virtual consultation, in-person lactation support, or follow-up with your baby’s healthcare provider.
Always reach out to your healthcare provider with any immediate concerns about your or your baby’s wellness.
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Yes. The program includes bonus videos on pumping, flange fit, milk storage, and bottle feeding to help you feel more prepared for different feeding situations.