Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Specialist in Salt Lake City and Park City

Expert Breastfeeding Support for You and Your Baby

At Ella & Allo, we deliver evidence-based practices and personalized one-on-one care in our office or in the comfort of your own home. We aim to nurture healthy bonds, promote well-being, and empower you and your family with the confidence to embrace this incredible moment in your lives.

Meet Dr. Christina Thuet

As a board-certified pediatrician and the first board-certified breastfeeding and lactation medicine specialist in the state of Utah, Dr. Thuet specializes in physician-led, patient-centered care to diagnose and treat breastfeeding and lactation-related issues. By blending evidence-based practices with emotional support and gentle encouragement, she can help you overcome any challenge and achieve your breastfeeding goals.

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Communal, parental support provided by other caregivers

In nature, elephant moms receive help from the entire herd when caring for their newborns. At Ella & Allo, we know it takes a similar village to best nurture and nourish your little one. Allo represents the dads, moms, adoptive parents, surrogates, friends, and other family members who make up your baby’s community of care.

Dr. Thuet is proud to be part of your village, helping you navigate this new adventure, prioritize your well-being, and find a breastfeeding rhythm that works for you and your baby.

Compassionate Care Tailored to You

At Ella & Allo, we provide education, guidance, and personalized strategies to help you create a successful breastfeeding plan that evolves with you and your baby. We diagnose and manage a variety of breastfeeding and lactation-related conditions in a relaxed, judgement-free, and supportive environment.

Painful latch
Cracked, bleeding or painful nipples
Engorgement
Plugged ducts
Mastitis
Low milk supply or oversupply
Slow weight gain
Breast refusal
Bottle refusal
Tongue tie
Sleeping difficulties
Pumping
Returning to work
Feeding twins / multiples
Feeding premature / late preterm infants
LGBTQ+ families
Preparing for adoption / surrogacy and inducing lactation
History of breast surgery / augmentation / reduction
History of breast cancer
Weaning

Empowering Moms, Educating Partners, Supporting Families

Your breastfeeding journey is unique to your family. From womb to weaning, Ella & Allo is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. With expert care and personalized support, we help mothers and families manage the unexpected challenges of breastfeeding with confidence and ease.

Prenatal Consultations

Dr. Thuet prepares both new and experienced parents by equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and even the right supplies to maximize your breastfeeding experience and avoid common pitfalls.

Breastfeeding Support

Ella & Allo provides expert guidance, including personalized feeding plans, latch assistance, milk supply management, and strategies for addressing common breastfeeding concerns. All consultations are delivered with emotional support, reassurance, and encouragement to help you overcome even complex feeding issues.

Tongue-Tie Management

As a breastfeeding and lactation medicine specialist, Dr. Thuet is skilled at performing a thorough assessment of the tongue tie’s impact on breastfeeding and overall oral function. While many cases can be managed through non-invasive methods, such as optimizing positioning and latch practices, a frenotomy, or tongue-tie release, is considered when clinically indicated.

Inducing Lactation

Did you know you can breastfeed or provide breastmilk for your little one, even if you adopt or have a gestational carrier? At Ella & Allo, we offer guidance and support for families seeking to induce lactation, including LGBTQ+, adoption, or surrogacy families, so you can be ready when your baby arrives.

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Patient Testimonials

Like most people, we simply thought that we would eventually figure it out, but we just didn’t have the knowledge to know why we were failing. Dr. Thuet was incredible at talking us through everything that goes into being able to successfully breastfeed our little one. - James L.

My wife and I have had the good luck of having Dr. Thuet’s expert advice for both of our babies... Both times we have been amazed by Dr. Thuet’s knowledge of breastfeeding and infant care... We have had a simpler time breastfeeding, less stress, and better sleep because of her advice. - Nate & Kait R.

The first few weeks of having a newborn rocked my world... This changed my breastfeeding journey and I continued my journey for 13 months. I can’t thank her enough! - Heather M.

Dr. Thuet is warm, non judgmental, humble and experienced. Her threads of humor make her approachable and feel like she’s your a good friend. Breastfeeding is incredibly overwhelming as new parents…and she truly wants to help you and is passionate about doing so - I would recommend her services to any and all families here in Salt Lake. She will be a great support for you and your family! - Erin M.

Dr. Thuet is detail oriented and truly spends the extra time getting to know her patients. She's passionate about supporting breastfeeding parents and has the expertise to back it up. - Megan C.

My milk took longer to come in than expected, our baby’s weight was plummeting, and my partner and I felt like we were failing... Utilizing Dr. Thuet’s compassionate, comprehensive services spared me, my partner, and my baby innumerable obstacles. She helped me navigate some of the most arduous, vulnerable days of my life as a newly minted mother. -Emily H.

As a mother, struggling to produce milk and breastfeed is physically exhausting but can also be emotionally devastating. I reached a point when I considered stopping altogether due to the toll it was taking on me... I will forever be grateful to Dr. Thuet for her expertise and guidance during such an important time. - Kait R.