Lactation Packages
Get the help you need
A CLES (aka Lactation Counsellor) is a non-medical professional trained in the normal management of breastfeeding and lactation. I give you the information and support you need to get breastfeeding off to a good start or to get back on track. My goal is to help you meet your goals! I provide information, make suggestions, help you develop a plan, and support you holistically. I have a practical, gentle approach that draws on what works for you and your family. If the issues you are facing go beyond my scope, I will provide you with the referrals you need and continue to support you as you are treated by other professionals. I am not a board-certified lactation consultant, but if you need the more specialized or clinical care that an IBCLC provides, I can refer you to one.
Lactation services are available as stand-alone services or as add-ons to your doula package.
Prenatal Visit
This will be a 90-120 min private in-home educational visit to help you prepare for your new arrival. In this session you will learn about breastfeeding management and expectations. We will practice breastfeeding positions and hands-on techniques. Your partner is encouraged to join if they are able, so are any other support people such as grandparents or other family members that you wish to attend.
$80 - $100*
*Fees vary based on location. Sliding scale available for those in need.
Initial Consultation
This 90-120 min in-home consultation occurs after your baby is born. We will take the time to carefully document all the details of your story and the issues you are struggling with. I will offer suggestions and help you develop a plan toward getting breastfeeding back on track, or toward continued success and avoidance of potential pitfalls.
$100 - $120*
*Fees vary based on location. Sliding scale available for those in need.
Follow-up
Any additional follow-up in-home consultations (usually around 1 hour) can be scheduled to help you carry out the plan, make adjustments, and get into a rhythm with your breastfed baby. We will continue to monitor the situation that was originally causing you to struggle, and also monitor for new struggles that may arise.
$60 - $80*
*Fees vary based on location. Sliding scale available for those in need.
5-Day Bundle
Imagine you are struggling to breastfeed and wish you could have someone who is trained and experienced monitor your progress daily in your home. That's what this bundle is designed for. The bundle includes one initial consultation as above plus four follow-up consultations in your home. You can use all these in one week or choose to spread them out. This package offers you daily support until you are feeling more confident and established in your breastfeeding routine.
$300 - $360*
*Fees vary based on location. Sliding scale available for those in need.
