I am a Life Coach.
Struggling with breastfeeding?
We can help!
Consultations are catered to address individual breastfeeding concerns including, but not limited to, milk supply, nipple soreness, latching, and tongue-tie. Expecting parents will also receive the help they need to be prepared for successful breastfeeding.
Explore
Services I Provide For My Clients
I can help you in this particular areas.
Lactation Consultation
oo
For concerns including low milk supply, sore nipples, returning to work, oversupply, infant weight loss, slow weight gain, plugged ducts, breast infection, bottle refusal, introduction of solids, and more. We also offer private in-office consultations for mothers and babies that have been treated for oral restrictions and other feeding challenges.
Breastfeeding Classes
oo
SOS Lactation offers in-person group breastfeeding classes and private remote breastfeeding classes for expecting parents. We also offer tummy time classes for new parents and babies and breastfeeding meet-ups for expecting mothers, breastfeeding and/or pumping moms.
Feeding Assessments
oo
Designed for expecting mothers who are preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy. Assessments are great for mothers who face specific challenges such as history of breast surgery, low milk supply, multiples, inducing lactation and more.
1
+
Happy Clients
1
+
Consultations
1
%
Satisfaction
1
%
Support
— About Me
Hello, nice to meet you!
I help moms reach their breastfeeding goals.
My name is Leah and I’ve been a board-certified lactation consultant for more than a decade. My experience is enhanced from having worked in a variety of different settings including clinics, hospitals, office, and private residence. Of all the settings, my favorite is working in private practice, as I can closely follow families throughout their breastfeeding journey. I am best known for connecting with my clients, helping them feel comfortable and more confident after our meetings. Knowing the challenges that parents face, I founded SOS Lactation to provide immediate quality breastfeeding support.
Breastfeeding is natural. It is also a learned behavior. Many mothers need hands-on help to reach their individual breastfeeding goals. I offer one-on-one consultations remotely, in-office, and in the privacy of your own home. A detailed report of the consultation is sent to the baby’s pediatrician and other members of the family’s healthcare team such as doctors, doulas, dentists, etc. as needed. Providers appreciate this information, as it helps keep the entire team better able to support the mother and baby with breastfeeding.
Leah Whitley
1
Years of
Experience
Experience
Testimonials
Results I have helped create
Happy Babies, Happy Ladies.
Learn from me
Latest Courses
Enroll and Become Better.
In-Home Consultation
Simple Steps to Success
It all starts with a single first step.
With more than a decade of experience Leah has taught classes and facilitated consultations with thousands of Houston parents. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Leah has acted in many capacities including writing curricula for breastfeeding education, facilitating support groups, working with a milk bank, speaking engagements, presenting at conferences, and teaching private and group classes.
Ready to start?
Are you interested in a consultation but have questions first? Feel free to reach out.
All queries are replied within 24hrs.
Latching
The cornerstone of all successful breastfeeding. Getting the best latch possible prevents nipple pain and damage while maximizing the amount of milk a baby gets when breastfeeding.
1
Milk Transfer
A sensitive and accurate scale is used to weigh the baby before and after feeding sessions to assess how much baby has eaten during the feed as well as determine feeding abilities.
2
Oral Assessment
This assessment checks the baby’s sucking skills and assesses for oral restrictions such as tongue, lip, and cheek ties that may interfere with breastfeeding effectiveness.
3
Feeding Plan
After reviewing milk supply and pumping as needed a tailored breastfeeding plan is created for you and your baby.
4
Breastfeeding Classes
SOS Lactation offers in-person group breastfeeding classes and private remote breastfeeding classes accessible from the comfort of your own home. This 90-120 minute class covers all of the pertinent breastfeeding information parents should know before the baby is born.
Articles
Latest from the Blog
Here you can rely on accurate, evidence-based information to assist you on your breastfeeding journey.
Newsletter
Join the SOS Lactation Community!
Exclusive info on classes, products, and more!
"Leah helped me tremendously. I was having trouble with my newborn latching on correctly and my nights were brutal. A friend recommended Leah, I contracted her early morning and she responded pretty fast. During the consultation she was very informative and by the end of the consultation I felt so much more confident in nursing my baby."
"I was referred to Leah the morning of 12/31 and she made it out to my home on NYE! After her consultation our nursing situation was completely transformed and we were able to meet our weight goal for my baby's first pedi appointment. I highly recommend her!"
"SOS Consulting was more than worth the value within the first 10 minutes of the visit. Leah was extremely knowledgeable on all questions I had and helped set a plan for my newborn and I. She also followed up within an hour of the visit with notes on our plan. She gave me the assurance I needed to help my newborn's feeding.
"I know pregnant women and new moms get a lot of advice, but one of the things that stuck with me was to invest in a good lactation consultant. With that said, Leah is worth it all!!! Like many moms, I struggled with the entire feeding process, but was super fortunate to have her assistance as a lactation consultation. She is very knowledgeable, helped ease my concerns and will come prepared with everything you need to in efforts to feed your baby. What I loved most is that she sent notes after our session to myself and our daughter’s pediatrician."