Breastfeeding Support Services
First of all, We’re glad you found us. Realizing that things aren’t going quite right and being willing to seek help is a big deal. Most breastfeeding challenges can be solved if they are caught quickly, so we have several options to get you on the right track ASAP.
All in-home and virtual services have a sliding scale option.
If things are tough and you are feeling frustrated, this is exactly the visit for you. We will come right to your door (no need to clean or get out of your pajamas). we’ll start by listening to your concerns. Then we’ll provide a complete assessment of lactation, breastfeeding and baby’s suck. That information, together with your feeding goals will guide us as we create a care plan that is nurturing for the whole family. You’ll also learn positioning and latching techniques that make feeding more comfortable. This appointment is calm and un-rushed. Other family members are welcome to participate. Cost $260
What’s Included?
- Feeding assessment
- Physical assessment of nursing parent and baby
- Weighing baby
- Care plan
- Resource packet
- Unlimited phone support
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
- baby’s latch or nipple pain
- low milk supply
- baby not gaining weight
- mastitis or plugged ducts
- special needs of nursing parent or baby
- multiple babies
- tongue or lip tie
Once you have established care as one of my clients, We’re more than happy to schedule follow up visits to keep your breastfeeding experience on track. Following up allows us to see your progress, and together we can adjust your care plan as you move closer to your goal. Continue to learn about your baby’s needs and abilities, as well as your own. This one hour appointment is available in your home. Cost $185
What’s Included?
- Reviewing what has changed/not changed
- Updated care plan
- Weight checks for baby
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
- Ensuring care plan is working
- Baby weight gain
- Milk supply
Pumping Consultation
Are you feeling apprehensive or overwhelmed just thinking about starting to express milk? We will simplify the process, help you set up your pump, ensure the flanges fit properly, and offer tips to increase milk supply in a manageable way. You will understand how pumping can support your nursing or bottle feeding goals, and we will create a plan to get you there. Cost $135 virtual $185 in-home
In-home consultations: we will bring various styles and sizes of flanges for fitting most pumps including Medela, Spectra, Baby Buddha, Motif, Cimilre.
Virtual consultations: we will observe you pumping using the flanges you provide and make suggestions.
What’s Included?
- Setting up pump and accessories
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Full pumping or milk expression assessment
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Flange sizing for pump use, including use of multiple styles as needed
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Physical assessment of lactating parent
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Care plan for pumping and milk expression
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
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Ensuring you have the right size flanges
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Pain or discomfort while expressing milk
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New to milk expression
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Planning to express for your return to work, or change in feeding routine
A virtual consultation can get you help when being in-person just isn’t possible. We can help with latching and getting you and baby in a comfortable feeding position. We will show you how to do parts of the assessment. We aren’t able to be as thorough as an in-person visit but many questions can be answered. We will discuss your concerns and identify a plan that works for you and supports your feeding goals. Cost $185
What’s Included?
- Discussion of your concerns
- Feeding observation
- Guided suck assessment
- Care plan
- Resources emailed
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
- Typical feeding or baby behavior
- Expressing and storing milk
- Returning to work planning
- Introducing complimentary food
- Healthy infant sleep patterns
Lactation Connection
Hey Siri…what is baby poop supposed to look like? If you’ve been hitting Google too much for general breastfeeding advice and would like to just talk to a real human being who knows what they are doing, this is the package for you! Talk to an IBCLC who can answer common feeding questions that come up throughout the year, and through weaning. We can help you sift through the advice you get from family, friends, and podcasts. We’ll provide researched-based information, and our clinical expertise to support you in reaching your feeding goals.
Cost $30 for one month of service
What’s Included?
- One month of 10 minute phone calls or email support
- Estimate of 1-2 calls over the duration of the service
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
- Quick lactation or feeding questions (~10min)
- Common questions about nursing, bottle feeding, pumping, milk storage, typical baby growth patterns, teething, introducing complimentary food, coordinating family support, returning to work
Many parents know they want to have breastfeeding help ready to go ahead of time. Planning is a good thing! I offer several different options.
Breastfeeding is normal and natural, like everyone says, but it helps to plan ahead for success. If you’d prefer a more personal, private consultation to learn the basics, discuss specific health concerns that may affect breastfeeding, and make a plan to help you get off to a good start this is for you. This service is virtual. Cost $135 virtual or $185 in-person
What’s Included?
- Prenatal Consultation
This package is perfect if you are concerned about:
- A previous challenging breastfeeding experience
- Health-related concern that may affect breastfeeding
- Wanting to plan ahead for what to expect after baby’s born
You and your baby were made to do this— but nursing doesn’t always happen perfectly. You can set your baby up for the best possible start by being prepared. After attending this class you will know exactly what you need for a successful journey breastfeeding your baby.
What’s Included?
- 2 hour in virtual class
- Resource packet
This class is perfect if you are concerned about:
- being a breastfeeding newbie
- knowing how your body makes milk
- how to troubleshoot problems
- understanding baby’s hunger cues
- have a partner that wants to help too
Gentle Pumping For More Milk
Are you planning ahead but aren’t sure which pump is the right one for you? Are you trying to make sense of all the pump flange sizes and styles? We will cover these questions, and many more to help you understand the options. Bring your ziplock bag of hand me down pump parts if you have one. Or just bring your questions. We will guide you through pump selection, flange fitting, and get you set up. A resource guide, and measuring tool will be provided.
What’s Included?
- 1 hour online class
- Resource packet
This class is perfect if you want to learn about:
- Selecting the right breast pump
- Fitting pump flanges correctly
- How to set up your pump
- When pumping is necessary
Responsive Bottle Feeding
Families introduce bottle feeding for a variety of reasons. We all assume we know how to bottle feed. How hard can it be? The babies I’ve spoken to have some requests: ask us if we’re ready to feed, tell us what you’re going to do, and slow it down. In this class we will talk about the best time to start bottles, features to look for in bottles that are more supportive of your breastfeeding, and parent skills to ensure baby is feeding calmly and effectively. This class is more helpful if you have already taken the Nourishing Newborns class, or your baby has already been born.
What’s Included?
- 1 hour online class
- Resource packet
This class is perfect if you want to learn about:
- When is the best time to introduce bottles if you want to continue nursing
- What bottle features are best
- Skills for responsive bottle feeding
- Who can offer baby the bottle