Support for mothers to achieve their feeding goals in confidence and comfort.

FEED YOUR BABY WITH LOVE

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SCHEDULE A LACTATION CONSULT
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Serving the needs of both Mamas and Babies

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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

  • Feeding premature infants & infants with special care needs

  • Pumping and Flange Fitting

  • Transition Back to Work

  • Bottle Introduction and Paced Bottle Feeding

  • Weaning and/or Completion of lactation

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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.

WORK WITH ME

The Works

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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.

I WANT THAT!

Service Packages

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Prenatal Motherhood Bundles

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Postpartum Care Bundles

  • This bundle includes:

    Up to 6 lactation consult visits (in-home or telehealth)

    Birth Rite of Passage Reflection Session

    Individual Matrescence Awareness Session

    12 weeks of 24/7 lactation support via portal

    Top Priority scheduling

    cost: $1900

  • This bundle includes:

    Up to 4 lactation consult visits (in-home or telehealth)

    Group Matrescence Awareness Session

    6 weeks of 24/7 lactation support via portal

    Priority scheduling

    cost: $1200

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Lactation Concierge Care Packages

  • This package includes:

    Up to 3 lactation consult visits (in-home or telehealth)

    3 weeks of 24/7 lactation support via portal

    cost: $900

  • This package includes:

    Up to 6 lactation consult visits (in-home or telehealth)

    6 weeks of 24/7 lactation support via portal

    cost: $1500

  • This package includes:

    Up to 9 lactation consult visits (in-home or telehealth)

    9 weeks of 24/7 lactation support via portal

    cost: $2000

  • Birth Rite of Passage Reflection 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 and emotions accompanying 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

Please text 512-986-3066 or email LC@mamasandbabies.love to meet your lactation goals with a guide on your side.

The Fine Details

I offer private, in-home & virtual (telehealth) 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 can discuss possible options; a $40 travel fee may apply per in-home visit.

All visits must be paid in full at the time of service. A Superbill receipt of payment is provided to submit to you health insurance as desired for possible reimbursement.

Please note:

Travel fees are not eligible for insurance reimbursement.

Not all health insurance plans cover telehealth visits.

Please review your specific health insurance plan for more details.

Types of Lactation Visits (60-90 minutes):

Prenatal

  • Feeding goals

  • Normal newborn feeding behaviors

  • Expected breast changes after birth

  • Milk production basics

  • Latch/positioning

  • Hand expression technique

  • Skin-to-skin benefits

Initial after birth

  • 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

Follow up

  • Reassessment of breastfeeding from prior visit

  • Post-Frenectomy care

  • Milk supply management

  • Return to work plan, if applicable

  • Pumping & flange fitting, if applicable

  • Revision of current Care Plan as needed

Here to help you enjoy the journey as you feed your baby with love.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Meeting you helped me feel confident about breastfeeding from the start."

    — Sarah L.

  • "You are an excellent LC. Always learning and sharing your experience and knowledge."

    — Julie H.

  • "Sheila Marie is able to weave compassion and kindness for each individual dyad of mother/baby, and the family unit."

    — Kylie B.

  • "Thanks so much for helping me get through the first week! You truly are a life saver!"

    — Lisa H.

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