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photo: Inspirefly Photography, AC
photo: Inspirefly Photography
The Flow Philosophy
We offer evidence-based strategies to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. We empower families in the Charlottesville area with accurate information to take the mystery out of lactation. We are in-network with Aetna, and provide judgement-free support in the comfort of your own home.
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What Families Are Saying
In short, Ashley was a lifesaver. She identified a major latching issue and mapped out manageable steps to address it. She worked with me to strategize breastfeeding positions in the places around my home where I'd actually be using them. Ashley is extremely knowledgeable and her approach to consulting is supportive, practical, and thorough. She was instrumental in getting us through those first few weeks as new parents and my husband and I often speak about how lucky we were to find her.
Ginny, Charlottesville
Ashley was absolutely wonderful, and I credit her to helping me successfully breastfeed and pump for 14 months. Due to COVID, all of our visits were online, which was actually easier as I didn’t need to leave my house (especially with a newborn). We were able to prep for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and returning to work. All of these components would have been overwhelming to navigate alone, but Ashley was able to break it down to make it so manageable. We were so lucky to find her and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Shannon, Charlottesville
I highly recommend Ashley’s consultation to anyone who is breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding. Her clinical evaluation is extremely thorough—covering issues related to supply, baby’s weight gain, latch, expressing and more—providing a complete clinical report that includes clear, actionable guidance as well as practical recommendations that can make life a little easier on Mom. Ashley’s professionalism is complemented by her compassion and understanding. Ashley is an invaluable resource, a true angel in time of need!
Caroline, Charlottesville
Ashley met me at my home for a consultation with my 3-month-old exclusively breastfed daughter. We were struggling with slow weight gain and a pinching latch. I had breastfed my two other children for about a year. Although I was knowledgeable about breastfeeding, I could not figure out how to get a good latch with my daughter. Ashley took the time to listen, talk me through my concerns, watch me latch and relatch, and did an assessment. Ashley identified that my daughter had many symptoms of a tongue and upper lip tie. She provided me with educational resources and referred us to a pediatric dentist who was able to diagnose and correct the problem quickly. Ashley also helped me with strategies to ease discomfort of breastfeeding until the lip and tongue tie could be released. After the tongue tie was released, we met with Ashley again to adjust the latch and support my daughter in healing from the release. Ashley was incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. I am so appreciative of Ashley. Because of her support, I was able to have a strong breastfeeding relationship with my child!
Laura, Crozet
Ashley was our "game-changer". At nearly 8 weeks old, I was only able to tolerate nursing my "3rd percentile-weight" baby for about 5 minutes a day given the significant pain. I had met with at least 6 different lactation consultants during our time in inpatient and outpatient care, but none could provide the care that we needed. Ashley came to my home with warmth and expertise. She guided me to successfully overcome our constellation of challenges (low milk supply, lip-tie, tongue-tie, thrush, and vasospasm) to successful nursing. I was able to reach my goal of breastfeeding my son effectively and pain free, and I was able to nurse him until he was nearly 2 years old.
Shelley, Charlottesville
Weaning can be a challenge and Ashley was there to help me with the information and encouragement needed to be successful. Even though our daughter was my third breastfed baby, I struggled with weaning her and needed additional support and reassurance. She was an excellent resource, and I couldn't have done it without her knowledge and help.
Casey, Charlottesville
As a mother of three I have interacted with over 15 lactation consultant and Ashley numbers among the best. My first child had a tongue tie that was missed by multiple professionals. I met with Ashley before my second child, and with her support and guidance I was able to breastfeed for over 15 months – far beyond my goal of six months. Ashley equipped me with the techniques and resources I needed to feel confident nursing in a variety of scenarios. She empowered me to advocate for myself and my baby. She went above and beyond my expectations. I can’t recommend Ashley Fore enough!
Danielle, Ivy
In short, Ashley was a lifesaver. She identified a major latching issue and mapped out manageable steps to address it. She worked with me to strategize breastfeeding positions in the places around my home where I'd actually be using them. Ashley is extremely knowledgeable and her approach to consulting is supportive, practical, and thorough. She was instrumental in getting us through those first few weeks as new parents and my husband and I often speak about how lucky we were to find her.
Ginny, Charlottesville
Ashley was absolutely wonderful, and I credit her to helping me successfully breastfeed and pump for 14 months. Due to COVID, all of our visits were online, which was actually easier as I didn’t need to leave my house (especially with a newborn). We were able to prep for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, and returning to work. All of these components would have been overwhelming to navigate alone, but Ashley was able to break it down to make it so manageable. We were so lucky to find her and would highly recommend her to anyone.
Shannon, Charlottesville
I highly recommend Ashley’s consultation to anyone who is breastfeeding or thinking about breastfeeding. Her clinical evaluation is extremely thorough—covering issues related to supply, baby’s weight gain, latch, expressing and more—providing a complete clinical report that includes clear, actionable guidance as well as practical recommendations that can make life a little easier on Mom. Ashley’s professionalism is complemented by her compassion and understanding. Ashley is an invaluable resource, a true angel in time of need!
Caroline, Charlottesville
Ashley was our "game-changer". At nearly 8 weeks old, I was only able to tolerate nursing my "3rd percentile-weight" baby for about 5 minutes a day given the significant pain. I had met with at least 6 different lactation consultants during our time in inpatient and outpatient care, but none could provide the care that we needed. Ashley came to my home with warmth and expertise. She guided me to successfully overcome our constellation of challenges (low milk supply, lip-tie, tongue-tie, thrush, and vasospasm) to successful nursing. I was able to reach my goal of breastfeeding my son effectively and pain free, and I was able to nurse him until he was nearly 2 years old.
Shelley, Charlottesville
Weaning can be a challenge and Ashley was there to help me with the information and encouragement needed to be successful. Even though our daughter was my third breastfed baby, I struggled with weaning her and needed additional support and reassurance. She was an excellent resource, and I couldn't have done it without her knowledge and help.
Casey, Charlottesville
As a mother of three I have interacted with over 15 lactation consultant and Ashley numbers among the best. My first child had a tongue tie that was missed by multiple professionals. I met with Ashley before my second child, and with her support and guidance I was able to breastfeed for over 15 months – far beyond my goal of six months. Ashley equipped me with the techniques and resources I needed to feel confident nursing in a variety of scenarios. She empowered me to advocate for myself and my baby. She went above and beyond my expectations. I can’t recommend Ashley Fore enough!
Danielle, Ivy
