Theresa R. Holland
MSN, BS, IBCLC, ICCE
Compassionate and experienced Lactation Consultant providing insurance covered lactation care in Hamilton County, IN, surrounding areas, and of course, online!
MY SPECIALTIES:
- Building your milk supply
- Helping newborns who arrived early gain weight
- Helping you thrive as a new mom!
My Background
I have a business background and am currently the VP of Operations at DeLisle Associates Ltd. I graduated with a Bachelor's in Marketing from Butler University and a Bachelor's in Nursing from Indiana University, then earned my Master's in Nursing Administration from WGU in 2019. Along with my role at DeLisle, I also work with IU Health, and I've previously worked at Riverview and Hendricks Health Hospitals as a Coordinator and Manager for Childbirth Education and Lactation.
I started an LLC and even got a provisional patent for a baby bottle designed for preterm infants. This led to working with Clarian Health (now IU Health) Ventures to create an employee product review platform. I've also done marketing work for Roche and Meridian North Pharmacy.
I've always been passionate about helping new moms reach their lactation goals, especially when it comes to supporting those who struggle with feeding preterm or term newborns. As the mom of twins, I understand the challenges of feeding multiples, and I'm experienced in guiding moms through the combination of pumping and feeding to help them thrive
.Why choose lactation home visits with me?
Home & telehealth visits with weekend availability
I bring a scale and we do a pre and post feeding weight in oz and in lbs. We discuss nursing and even supplemental feedings to help baby gain weight, and we make a plan to increase your milk supply. Visits are typically one hour each and then charted in the HIPAA compliant TLN charting which includes a detailed nursing plan for each visit.
Evidence-based education from an experienced and certified RN.
I utilize the current feeding policies from hospitals where I am employed for evidence-based advice. That is why local pediatricians refer me to new parents! Experienced as the Coordinator and Manager of Lactation and Childbirth Education.
Feeding plans for more parental sleep
All visits include coping, bonding, feeding & soothing baby techniques!
Reduced anxiety
Yoga stretched, and even pilates, for you to gain your muscle back and reduce anxiety!
Bring expert lactation help to your home!
Use your phone to scan the QR code or click here to see if you're covered by insurance
STEP ONE: See if your insurance covers free lactation visits with me, via The Lactation Network, TLN. They bill your insurance and make sure every visit is fully covered! When approved, we will be paired and then we can schedule a visit.
STEP TWO: If your insurance does not work with TLN, reach out to me and we can arrange the visit, as I accept private payment.
STEP THREE: Request an appointment.
Testimonials
"Theresa has been an integral part of my breast-feeding journey with my firstborn son. She is an advocate and cheerleader, and an extremely educated Lactation Consultant with decades of experience spanning across multiple jobs in the specialty of mothers and babies. Not knowing what to expect with breast-feeding and facing multiple challenges along the way, Theresa approached every situation with empathy and research-backed suggestions and solutions. She took her time educating me about breastfeeding at our initial consult before I gave birth, which was a great way to start learning. Theresa's teaching span beyond lactation: she is certified to teach mother/baby yoga and led my son and I through a fabulous personalized yoga class that promoted movement and bonding!Our baby was born at 37 weeks and had lost too much weight within the first couple days after being born, and Theresa made her schedule flexible to come over and create a customized and rigorous feeding plan that supported my goal of exclusive breast-feeding. This plan, alongside Theresa's support, ultimately helped our son exceed his birthweight and he continues to be on a healthy trajectory with his weight and growth!I truly can't imagine persisting through my breast-feeding journey without Theresa. Thankfully, I don't have to! Postpartum life is really challenging, and Theresa has been such a positive light for me as I navigate this new chapter. I highly recommend her!"
- Savannah M.
"Theresa has provided invaluable support for us during my breastfeeding journey. My son was born 3 weeks early and took bottles in 1.5 hours. The LC I tried before her said exclusively breastfeeding was not a realistic goal for us, but Theresa said we could work towards it and didn't see a reason as to why that goal wouldn't work as long as I was willing to put the effort towards it. She broke it down into small problems. First, we focused on getting his bottle feedings to under 15 minutes while I pumped so I could get more rest and things were more manageable. Afterwards, we worked on bringing up my milk supply as well as breastfeeding positions and optimal positions for latching. A few months in, I now am able to exclusively nurse my son thanks to all of her support and guidance! I couldn't have done it without her expertise and encouragement."