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 sliding scale discounts and accept barter for a portion of my services.  Current barter interests include childcare, organic food, 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 will, or currently, contribute to financial security.