Virtual lactation consultations last about one hour. Here’s what you can expect from our time together:

Post-Baby:

  • a visual assessment of your baby’s attachment ("latch"), and tips for better positioning at the breast,

  • an visual examination of your nipples and breasts/chest,

  • a visual assessment of your baby's suck and ability to transfer milk,

  • lactation and feeding education and support (What does "normal" look like? How much should your baby be nursing? How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk? How does your breast pump work? How can you get your baby to take a bottle?),

  • the creation of a "feeding plan" that might include how to transition away from using nipple shields or from bottles to breast, how to increase your milk production and/or your baby's intake, how to help damaged nipples heal, and how to make progress towards your longterm goals,

  • plans for follow-up work,

  • plenty of time for you to ask any questions you may have about lactation, nursing, bottle-feeding, or the broader experience of life with a new baby, and

  • referrals to other specialists as needed.

Prenatal:

  • everything you need to know about how to set yourself up for success from day 1,

  • a visual examination of your breasts/chest and nipples if relevant,

  • plenty of time for you to ask any questions you may have about lactation, nursing, bottle-feeding, or the broader experience of life with a new baby.

I use a demo breastfeeding doll and a demo breast as visual aids during virtual consultations.

I use a demo breastfeeding doll and a demo breast as visual aids during virtual consultations.

Most breastfeeding challenges cannot be fully overcome in one visit with an IBCLC. I cannot guarantee that you will feel 100% better about your situation after our time together. But you will leave our visit with a m (1).png

  • I cannot guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you for your virtual visit (even though they definitely should!), and I encourage you to check with your insurance company prior to booking an appointment to get pre-approval if this is important to you.