Serving Orange County families with in home lactation support or virtual consultations

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A mother with nipple pain getting help from a lactation consultant
A mother texting with her lactation consultant with questions about breast pumping
Practicing paced bottle feeding and bottle skills with help from her lactation consultant
A pregnant woman preparing for taking a prenatal lactation class in Orange County, CA

If pain is your biggest concern…

  • painful latch

  • engorged breasts

  • nipple damage

  • pumping is uncomfortable

  • mastitis or ductal inflammation (plugged ducts) concerns

Recommendation: In-home or virtual comprehensive consultation

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A mother experiencing pain with breastfeeding and getting help from a lactation consultant

If supply or pumping is your biggest concern…

  • low diaper counts

  • unmanageable oversupply or forceful let down

  • supplementation was recommended

  • pumping is uncomfortable

  • baby with weight loss concerns or never seems satisfied after eating

Recommendation: Virtual comprehensive consultation or pumping consultation

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Mother pumping breast milk for her child during a lactation consultation

If baby won’t take a bottle or you’re planning on returning to work…

  • baby used to take bottles but now doesn’t

  • baby cries or arches away with feeding attempts

  • help planning a pumping routine

  • optimizing pumping for returning to work

Recommendation: Virtual return to work consultation or in-home bottle refusal consultation

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If you want to learn about lactation and line up support before birth…

  • you’re a first time parent

  • you have a history of lactation difficulty

  • supplementation was recommended

  • you are being induced or having a Cesarean section

  • want to increase your overall knowledge and confidence about breastfeeding

    Recommendation: Virtual prenatal consultation

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Mother pumping breast milk for her child during a lactation consultation

What to expect during your lactation consultation

  • This includes assessing latch, milk transfer, and for in home consultations, a pre and post feeding weight. For babies feeding with bottles, their behavior and feeding mechanics/patterns will be assessed.

  • This is dependent upon the nature of the consult, but the assessment includes assessing the breasts and chest, mental health screening, oral examination of baby to assess function and for the presence of oral restrictions (tongue, lip, and cheek ties), and infant reflexes.

  • This includes any relevant assessment findings, recommendations, and educational resources to help you navigate the concern that you have. This is collaborative effort between me and your family. Referrals to any applicable providers along with a written report is also included.

  • You will be given clear guidance on when and how to follow up with me to monitor your progress, ask any quick questions you may have, or adjusting the care plan, as needed.

Signs feeding may need support and what I can help with:

  • painful breastfeeding beyond the first few days

  • baby feeding every hour but still hungry

  • newborn is falling asleep at the breast quickly

  • latch looks fine but nipples hurt

  • clicking or leaking milk while feeding

  • feeds last longer than 40 minutes most feedings

  • baby not back to birth weight by 2 weeks

  • slow weight gain at pediatrician visits

  • told to supplement but unsure how much

  • pumping output much lower than expected

  • flange causes red ring at base of nipple, nipple swelling, or pain

  • baby refuses bottle at 6 to 12 weeks

  • sudden breastfeeding refusal or fussing

  • oversupply, choking, or coughing at breast

  • frequent clogged ducts or breast pain/engorgement

  • preparing to return to work and unsure of a schedule

  • unsure if milk supply is normal

  • wanting a breastfeeding plan before delivery

  • you just want reassurance about how feeding is going

If this sounds familiar, we should chat.

Lactation Care Is Often Fully Covered By Insurance

Many families that book with me are able to receive lactation care for zero or low cost through their insurance.

Some insurance companies require you to pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement. A superbill will be provided to you to submit to your insurance. Many insurance companies reimburse in full for lactation care.

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