LACTATION CONSULTING

"Breastfeeding is natural, but its not natural like breathing.  Something we can do without effort or thought.  Rather it is natural like walking, a skill we need to learn, and something that we need help, support, and guidance with in the early days."

 - Megan Felling

 
 

Lactation is a natural extension of pregnancy and birth; and it is the phase of the perinatal year that is often overlooked.  Labor and birth are a momentous occasion, but in the grand scheme of things, it lasts a day or two for most people; whereas lactation can go on for two years or more!

Together, we can create a personalized care plan to help you reach your breast/chest feeding goals.

Certified lactation consultants are allied healthcare providers who specialize in the support, education, and guidance of lactating families. I have experience supporting families with a variety of challenges including multiples, pain with latch, over supply, under supply, and plugged ducts to name a few.

 

In-Home Lactation Services:

 

Prenatal Lactation Consultation

Typically lasts about 2 hours and includes:

  • Addressing any questions and/or concerns about lactation

  • Your breast/chest feeding goals

  • An optional breast/chest exam

  • Education about what to expect in the first hours, weeks, and months postpartum

  • How to position and latch a baby or babies

  • Common challenges and how to manage them

  • How to tell if baby/ies is/are getting enough without a scale or bottles

  • Local and on-line resources

  • Follow-up by phone/email/text

Cost:  ​$150

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Weight Check

Typically lasts 30 min. to 1 hour

  • Pre and post-feed weight assessment (optional)

  • Weight assessment

  • Discuss feeding plan

Cost: $50

Initial Lactation Consultation

Typically lasts about 2 hours and may include:

  • Thorough health history of parent and baby or babies

  • Observation, assessment, and assistance with feeding

  • Pre and post feed weight of baby/babies

  • Assess weight gain of baby/babies

  • Oral exam of baby/babies (optional)

  • Breast/Chest exam of parent (optional)

  • Make appropriate referrals

  • Individualized care plan

  • Follow up phone call

  • On-going remote (email, text, phone) support as needed

 Cost: $185

Follow-up Consultation

Typically lasts about 1 hour and includes:

  • Review care plan and make changes as needed

  • Perform exams or weight checks if indicated

  • Make appropriate referrals

  • On-going remote support provided.

Cost: $125

Tele-Health Consultation

Typically lasts about 1-2 hours and includes:

  • Everything included in an initial lactation consultation with the exception of any in-depth exams or weight checks. (These visits are meant for families that need education and support. More complex challenges will likely require an in-person visit).

  • Individualized care plan

  • Follow up phone call and on-going remote support

Cost: $100

 

PAYMENT INFORMATION​

My goal as a care provider is to be accessible and a community resource.  I do not accept insurance for lactation services at this time. For clients that pay in full I provide you with an invoice to send to your insurance company for reimbursement (no guarantees). I offer discounts and accept barter for a portion of my services.  Current barter interests include: organic food, homemade goods, garden help and supplies, home improvement, and small business guidance.  Please consider paying the full fee so others can benefit from discounted services, and I can sustain my business, if you: own your home, health insurance covers most of your health care costs, are fully employed or able to choose to work part time, have assets that contribute to financial security.