Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Support Group

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Breast & Bottle Feeding Support Class

A welcoming, evidence-based group to help you and your baby feed with confidence.

Led by Dr. Kara Rangel, DC, IBCLC

(Doctor of Chiropractic & International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant).

What This Class Is

A relaxed, one-hour small group designed to support breastfeeding families with practical guidance, reassurance, and connection.

What You’ll Learn & Do

  • Optional weighted feed to estimate milk transfer (as appropriate)

  • Comfortable latch & positioning tweaks that make a big difference

  • How to know baby is getting enough (hunger cues, diaper counts, growth)

  • Troubleshooting common challenges like nipple pain, clogged ducts, fussiness, or supply worries

  • Pumping & bottle basics (parts, fit, pace-feeding)

  • Q&A and mom-to-mom support so you leave with clarity and a plan

Who It’s For

  • New or expecting parents wanting a strong start

  • Families navigating latch pain, slow weight gain concerns, or “is this normal?” questions

  • Combo-feeding, pumping, or supplementing families—all feeding journeys are welcome

When & Where

  • Schedule: Every Tuesday of the month

  • Time: 1:30 PM (about 60 minutes)

  • Location: Little Seeds

    3568 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549

  • Investment: $30

  • Spots are limited to keep the group intimate.

What To Bring

  • Your baby (if postpartum) and anything you typically use to feed

  • A burp cloth, extra diapers, and any pump/bottle parts you want help with

  • Questions! Jot them down and bring them with you

About Dr. Kara

FAQs

Can I bring my partner or a support person?

At this time, I keep the group for just moms and babies. Many of the moms attending are learning to breastfeed for the first time sharing vulnerable experiences, so I try to keep it a comfortable and supportive space for them. I welcome and encourage partners to join private lactation appointments in my practice which can be scheduled online here.

Do I have to be exclusively breastfeeding?

No. We warmly support combo-feeding, pumping, and supplementing.

What is a weighted feed?

We briefly weigh baby before and after a feeding on a sensitive scale to estimate milk transfer. It’s optional and used only if helpful.

Is this a substitute for a private lactation visit?

This class is educational and supportive. For complex concerns or individualized care, please book a 1:1 lactation consultation.

Policies & Notes

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in.

  • This class is for education and support; it does not replace medical advice.

Ready to join us?

Reserve your spot for an upcoming session. We can’t wait to support you and your baby.

Questions before you book? Email chiro@drkararangel.com or call/text: 510.634.5574

I’m a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor and IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) who helps families navigate breastfeeding with calm, clear, evidence-based guidance. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, informed, and supported—without added stress.

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“I am so thankful I found Dr. Kara! I was having such a hard time breastfeeding and my son seemed like he was uncomfortable and in pain most of the day. After our first session with Dr. Kara I was blown away. She looked in my baby’s mouth and was showing me why he was having trouble feeding and strongly suspected a tongue and lip tie. She did bodywork on him that first day and I noticed a huge improvement in our nursing sessions immediately. He was able to open his mouth wider getting a deeper latch and stayed on the breast longer without pulling away. We did a few more bodywork sessions, got our son’s tongue and lip tie released and continued with bodywork afterwards. He is literally a brand new baby!”

- Lauren W.