How We Help
We offer prenatal and postpartum consultations in the comfort of your own home. Virtual or in-home consults are available in the greater Charlottesville Area (see service area), Virginia. Virtual consults are also available throughout the U.S. . Our most popular reasons for a consult are below:
Pregnant and Prepared
These are our favorite consults!
While labor and birth may be on the forefront of your mind, it’s often said that birth is the sprint whereas breastfeeding is the marathon. A prenatal consult can help you pick out a pump, get your questions answered, plan out your supplies and feeding stations at home, and get strategies to help you achieve your feeding goals. These sessions are customized to each family, and weekend appointments are available.
Ideal for 28-35 weeks
60-90 minutes
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Starting off Strong
Peace of mind in your first week at home is invaluable. There is a lot to learn in the first few days with a newborn, and it’s important to make sure you feel confident and comfortable with your feeding plan. Get reassuring guidance and answers to all your newborn questions.
Ideal for the first week at home with baby
90-120 minutes
Common Concerns
Breastfeeding and pumping should not hurt. If it’s challenging to achieve a comfortable latch, or you’re worried about your supply or baby’s growth we are here when you need us. No extra charge for weekend appointments.
We can support you through challenges like:
- receiving conflicting advice on feeding
- wanting to talk through pros and cons of different feeding options (yes, there are options and breastfeeding doesn’t have to be an ‘all or nothing’ approach)
- latching feels like pinching or biting
- nipple looks creased or flattened after nursing
- full/heavy-feeling breasts, even after feeding
- soft/empty-feeling breasts, even before feeding
- cracked, bleeding, damaged nipples
- clogged ducts or feeling like milk is stuck
- pumping or supplementing when it wasn’t part of your original plan
- relying on a nipple shield with no end in sight
- “triple feeding” with no end in sight
- feeling like every feed is a struggle
- baby has a slow weight gain pattern
- baby often fussy, even right after a feed
- baby unable to stay latched and popping on and off the breast
- baby spitting up after most feedings
- baby leaking milk out of the corners of the mouth while latched
- baby makes smacking or clicking sounds while latched
Pumping and Feeding Patterns
We walk you through pumping step by step. Find the pump and accessories that are best for your lifestyle, ensure flanges fit well, personalize pump settings to maximize milk supply, and learn about safe milk storage.
Ideal between 1-2 months postpartum or for anyone who exclusively pumps
60-90 minutes
Month Three- Thriving or Just Getting Through
If feeding your 3-4 month old baby is all of a sudden….different…you’re not alone. It’s common for babies this age to become distracted and fussy during feedings. If you’re back to work, that may take some adjusting as well. Get tricks to help navigate this phase so you can keep on keeping on.
Ideal for 3-4 months postpartum
60-90 minutes
The Grand Finale
Whenever you decide that your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey will come to an (often bittersweet) end, we can give you gentle and peaceful strategies so you can move confidently to the next phase with your baby.