Support for mothers to achieve their feeding goals in confidence and comfort.
FEED YOUR BABY WITH LOVE
Serving the needs of both Mamas and Babies
Because every mother-baby pair is unique.
Whether this is your first experience breastfeeding or not, I provide personalized guidance that is best for YOU, to meet the needs of BOTH you and your baby.
Support for new mothers and families through one-on-one consultations (in home and virtual) and breastfeeding education. Possible topics may include:
Prenatal preparation
Latch concerns
Infant weight or feeding behavior concerns
Infant Oral Assessments for Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue tie, lip tie)
Nipple and/or breast pain and/or Injury
Plugged Ducts, Thrush, and/or Mastitis
Engorgement
Low or Excessive Milk Supply
Feeding multiples/tandem feeding
Pumping and Flange Fitting
Transition Back to Work
Bottle Introduction and Paced Bottle Feeding
Weaning and/or Completion of lactation
During our consults, I provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support. I witness your story as it unfolds.
With you throughout your transition into motherhood, from
prenatal preparation to the completion of weaning.
Together, we will celebrate every milestone and navigate any challenges that arise, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your new role.
The Works
Offering evidenced-based Breastfeeding And Baby care Information, Experience and Support by hearing your personal story and partnering with you to create an individualized care plan to empower you in meeting your feeding goals.
Skilled practices are taught, such as
Positioning
Comfort measures
Pain management strategies
Relaxation techniques
Lactation support also occurs in collaboration with other esteemed professionals as necessary to ensure your needs are fully met.
These sessions are a welcoming space to ask questions, share your feelings, and build trusting relationships that will be a cornerstone of your mothering journey. Partners and other support people are invited to attend these consults as desired.
In our lactation consults, we will explore your feeding goals & preferences, and together develop a tailored care plan that aligns with your needs & desires.
Offerings
Insurance options
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This option is under construction at this time. Please email us at LC@mamasandbabies.love to discuss your health insurance coverage options.
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You may be eligible for insurance-covered lactation consultations through Wildflower Health (Cigna)
They handle the paperwork and bill your insurance company directly.
Click here to see if you're eligible!
I offer private, in-home & virtual lactation consultations in South & West area of Austin, Texas. My service areas include
South Austin
Bee Cave
Belterra
Driftwood
Dripping Springs
Lakeway
Spicewood
Wimberly
Woodcreek
If you happen to be outside the service area, please reach out. We will let you know if we can come to you or not and a $40 travel fee may apply.
*Travel fees are not eligible for insurance reimbursement
Please note, not all health insurance plans cover virtual visits. Please review your specific health insurance plan for more details.
Self-Pay Packages
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Initial Consult (90 minutes) In-Home/Office- $450
Assessment of both the mother and baby
Breast assessment of mother
Latch/positioning
Feeding observation
Pumping and flange fit, if applicable
Oral assessment of baby
Pre/Post frenectomy care, if applicable
Milk Supply Management
Personalized Care Plan
Initial visit includes one follow up visit
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Follow-up Consult (90 minutes) In-Home/Office- $200
Reassessment of breastfeeding from prior visit
Return to work
Post-Frenectomy care
Milk Supply Management
Revision of current Care Plan as needed
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Prenatal Consult (60 minutes) In-Home/Office- $150
Discuss:
Feeding goals
Normal newborn feeding behaviors
Expected breast changes after birth
Milk production basics
Latch/positioning
Hand expression technique
Skin-to-skin benefits
Prenatal visits are encouraged for all expectant mothers, especially if you have a history of breast surgeries, breastfeeding difficulties with previous children, health conditions impacting reproductive or hormone systems, expecting multiples or have special circumstances that you are concerned may impact breastfeeding.
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Return to Work Planning (60 minutes) In-Home/Office- $150
Pumping & Flange fitting
Create a customized pumping and feeding plan
Discuss other issues related to return to work and feeding goals
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Note:
All self-pay visits include
A Superbill
A follow up telehealth video, email or phone call check-in via portal (15 minutes) per paid visit as needed.
For families of Multiples: Consults are extended additional 30 minutes with added cost of $50 per additional infant to accommodate additional needs. This will be reflected in your Superbill.
(ex: A mothers of triplets has 2 additional babies, thus the scheduled visit will be extended 60 minutes with additional cost of $100.)
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I offer private, in-home & virtual lactation consultations in South & West area of Austin, Texas. My service areas include
South Austin
Bee Cave
Belterra
Driftwood
Dripping Springs
Lakeway
Spicewood
Wimberly
Woodcreek
If you happen to be outside the service area, please reach out. We will let you know if we can come to you or not and a $40 travel fee may apply.
*Travel fees are not eligible for insurance reimbursement
Please note, not all health insurance plans reimburse virtual visits. Please review your specific health insurance plan for more details.
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Three packaged visits
1 Prenatal visit (60 minute)*
1 Initial (90 minutes) visit after birth
1 follow up (90 minute) visit
Up to 3 follow up telehealth video, email or phone call via portal (15 minutes)
Cost: $550 (value $600)
* prenatal visit may be exchanged for additional follow up or return to work visit (60 minutes)
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Five packaged lactation visits
1 Prenatal visit (60 minute)*
1 Initial (90 minutes) visit after birth
3 follow up (90 minutes) visit
5 follow up telehealth video, email or phone call via portal (15 minutes)
PLUS
10% discount for postpartum classes
Cost: $900 (value $1000)
* prenatal visit may be exchanged for additional follow up or return to work visit (60 minutes)
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Six packaged lactation visits
1 Prenatal visit (60 minute)*
1 Initial (90 minutes) visit after birth
4 follow up (90 minute) visits
6 follow up telehealth video, email or phone call via portal (15 minutes)
PLUS
1 Birth Rite of Passage Reflection Session
10% discount for postpartum classes
2 additional follow up telehealth video or phone call via portal (15 minutes)
Cost: $1500 (value $1700)
* prenatal visit may be exchanged for additional follow up or return to work visit (60 minutes)
A La Carte options
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Birth Rite of Passage Reflections sessions provide an opportunity to fully embrace and capture the childbirth experience. It allows for celebration within the full spectrum of emotions during this sacred rite of passage.
This reflection experience occurs over two 60 minute visits:
The first visit is a focused Q&A session discussing the details of the pregnancy, birth and early postpartum time.
The second visit includes a presentation of the summarized experience, including a written record of this rite of passage and a special personalized keepsake.
Cost: $500
NOTE: This offering is NOT intended as therapy of any kind. It is not a substitute for any other services by professional health care providers. Additional support may be beneficial to explore the physical &/or emotional experiences of the childbearing continuum. Please discuss any health or emotional needs with your primary care providers.
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Classes for breastfeeding & postpartum preparation:
INNATE Postpartum Care- Planning for the Fourth Trimester Course
Milk on the Move
Matrescence exploration
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In honor of the mothers in need of lactation support while grieving the devastating loss of an infant, compassionate bereavement lactation services is available at no cost to the families.
These services assist any lactating mother experiencing a pregnancy or infant loss, exploring her options as she completes her current lactation journey.
Donations to help cover the cost of this service are welcome and can be offered here.
Here to help you enjoy the journey as you feed your baby with love.
TESTIMONIALS
