Lactation Support
About Lacation Support
​Every mother's goals, feelings, and experiences around breastfeeding are unique and valid. We see daily how little support and education is available for mothers-to-be to prepare for their breastfeeding journey and the stress that it puts on new mothers once the baby arrives. Our lactation team aims to break that cycle by providing in-home prenatal lactation services, as well as traditional postpartum lactation services. By providing in-home services, we ensure you are at the center of this experience, learning at your own pace. Contact us today to learn more about our lactation services.
Lactation Packages
Prenatal Lactation
Education
$200
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How to latch the baby on well to the breast
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How to position the baby, and how to use pillows to support the baby and yourself
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How to build a strong milk supply
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How often to feed the baby, and how to read your baby’s hunger cues
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How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
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Preventing common problems
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The basics of pumping and storing breastmilk
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How to use bottles and pacifiers in a way that supports breastfeeding
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How to involve your partner or spouse
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Running practice scenarios
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If you’d like, we can do a flange fitting, so you know what size flange to use with your breast pump.
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I can help set up and stock your nursing station.
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If you’re interested in collecting and storing colostrum (early milk) before the baby is born (starting at 37 weeks), I can get you started with a colostrum collection kit.
Postpartum Lactation Visit
$200
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Breastfeeding session observation
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Assistance with optimizing latch and infant positioning
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Basic breastfeeding education
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Pumping assessment
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Troubleshooting common breastfeeding issues, such as a painful latch or low milk supply
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Creating a feeding plan based on the family's goals
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Providing any necessary referrals, such as a referral to an IBCLC or tongue-tie specialist
