Breastfeeding Medicine at Empire Therapy

At Empire Therapy, we offer comprehensive breastfeeding medicine services, going beyond traditional lactation support to meet the unique needs of both mother and baby. Led by our expert team, including Jennifer Matthews, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), and Camille Marsteller, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), we provide medical and therapeutic support through every stage of your breastfeeding journey.

Breastfeeding medicine combines expert lactation support with medical care. Our team is equipped to help you and your baby achieve successful breastfeeding, ensuring that your first milestone together is met with confidence. We provide:

• Lactation supports common challenges like poor latch, painful feeding, and positioning.
• Medical care, including the ability to prescribe medications for both mom and baby if necessary.
• Referrals to other medical specialists for additional support if required.

Before your baby arrives, we invite you to join our Mommy & Me Group. In this Group, we discuss key topics like the "golden hour" and answer any questions about lactation during pregnancy. After birth, the Group continues to provide guidance, addressing concerns about breastfeeding and your baby's development.

• When: Every Friday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Led by Camille Marsteller, IBCLC
• Location: Empire Therapy Clinic

Our team offers personalized care to help with common and complex breastfeeding challenges, including:

• Poor latch
• Tongue-tie diagnosis and treatment
• Suck/swallow/breathe coordination
• Painful feeding and positioning support
• Reflex integration therapy for babies
• Managing overproduction, fast let-down, and milk production stimulation
• Engorgement and proper breast pump usage

We specialize in caring for medically complex babies, offering services such as:

• Preterm infant care and transitioning from NG tubes
• Support for multiple babies
• Treating breast infections like mastitis and managing breast masses
• Nutritional support for both baby’s weight gain and mom’s milk production
• Treatment of thrush and complex medication management

At Empire Therapy, we are Spokane’s only breastfeeding medicine clinic, blending medical expertise with compassionate care. Our approach goes beyond breastfeeding basics to ensure you and your baby get the best possible start, no matter your unique needs.

If you're seeking personalized breastfeeding support and medical care, contact us today to schedule an appointment or join our weekly Mommy & Me Group. Let's work together to ensure a healthy and positive breastfeeding experience for you and your baby.