Lactation Consultant in Moundridge, KS

An amazing teammate for any first time OR seasoned mother!

Stephanie Kaufman has been a Labor and Deliver Nurse in Hutchinson for about 28 years and started focusing on lactation and was hired as Lactation Coordinator at Hutch in 2015. She became an IBCLC International Certified Lactation Consultant in 2016. She serves new moms at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center where she still works part-time, and she opened her own private practice, Shine Lactation, in February of 2023!

What to expect

For moms that really want to get a jump on nursing education, Stephanie offers prenatal consultations, one on one or sometimes lactation classes. When baby is here, she loves to visit clients during their first week at home, and she comes to you! She can do weight checks before and after a feeding to see how much baby is eating (a HUGE piece of mind for many moms who worry if baby is getting enough). She has tons of tricks for over or undersupplying mamas to get your supply leveled out, as well as latching help to minimize pain. She can educate you on introducing solids and what weening will look like down the road, as well as navigating pumping and going back to work if you plan to. Bonus! She is a newborn sleep specialist too, and she can help you work through those first weeks of crazy feeding and sleeping patterns.

If any new moms are nervous about learning to nurse their new baby, or if any seasoned mom’s end up with a challenging baby for their 3rd or 4th, I’d recommend Stephanie all day! She is as sweet as can be, and she would be a wonderful asset for anyone with a new baby.

Click here to learn more about Shine Lactation and Postpartum Support

Sara Nuzum is a Newton, KS maternity, newborn and family photographer that loves to help mamas connect with local wonderful resources that could benefit their families. Find more posts like this one here.

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Newborn Photo Session Prep

Settling into newborn parent life (whether it’s your first or 5th time) is always an adjustment! It’s totally normal for your brain to feel completely scrambled those first couple of weeks. I wanted to put together a list of what to expect and what you need to be prepared for when you schedule a newborn photo session, so you don’t forget anything!

Planning ahead

WHAT TO EXPECT

The studio will be HOT – Please dress accordingly, as the studio will be very warm in hopes of keeping the tiny baby sleepy!

Plan on feeding baby when you arrive – Even if baby just needs topped off, we will try feeding first thing! Whatever we can do to get a super sleepy baby.

Bring baby in zip up pjs that we can remove easily – If baby is in a deep sleep already when you get to the studio, we can get them undressed without disturbing them much.

Seating and Snacks– I have two rooms in my studio, and there is seating in each room so baby can always be in your sight. I will also have snacks and drinks because we know you’ll run out the door without breakfast!

Newborn sessions can last 2-4 hours – Depending on baby’s sleepiness and cooperation, our session could take a while, so plan on hanging out! I have plenty of patience for your little one, and we will let baby lead the session. If dad or siblings need to step away after their part of photos is done they are welcome to; they can drive separately and head home early or just take a stroll down Main Street and come back when we’re done!

I have everything we need – All you need to bring is baby! I have wraps, headbands, hats, outfits; no need to bring anything for the photos. I also have everything you could have forgotten at home, diapers, wipes, bottle warmer, boppy, burp rags and more.

Special Items – I am happy to work special items into our photo session, I just ask for a heads up so I can brainstorm ideas on how to incorporate them!

Sara Nuzum is a newborn and family photographer in Newton, Kansas. She is has full-service studio where she guides clients through print orders resulting in beautiful portraits for them to cherish forever.

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