Lactation & Feeding
Studies show that approximately 83% of new parents in the US start out breastfeeding, but many stop sooner than the exclusive 6 months recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP recommends that babies continue to be breastfed for a year or as long as is “mutually desired by mother and infant.”
The AAP affirms that the decision to breastfeed is a public health issue rather than just a lifestyle choice (though we fully support all parents and their personal feeding choices) and mandates that pediatricians should be prepared to support and manage breastfeeding, but many people find their pediatrician is not equipped to help when issues arise.
Many new parents find themselves unsure where to turn for help and ultimately give up breastfeeding due to a lack of education, and support needed to continue. This is where a lactation consultant steps in, and why this specialized support is absolutely critical to improving breastfeeding outcomes.
the first month
Two in-home sessions, $400
unlimited text/phone/video support
I can help with: building/maintaining supply, getting a good latch, pumping, pre & postnatal hand expression, hunger cues, how to know baby is getting what they need, benefits of human milk, common birth interventions that can impact lactation & feeding, bottle feeding, paced feeding, syringe feeding, red flags to look out for, what “normal” looks like, +++
Suggested add on: Prenatal virtual lactation and feeding education + preparation - $100
I recommend scheduling this for the third trimester
Additional in-home sessions, $175/hr