
Virtual
Lactation Consultations
License to Thrive provides prenatal visits, postpartum initial consultations, pumping/flange-fitting/back-to-work consultations, and visits for the feeding of multiples. Clients can select if they'd like to have their requested visit type to be conducted in their own home or virtually. See below for further details regarding virtual lactation consultations and prices. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me.
Prenatal Lactation Consultation: $150
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Includes 1 week of follow-up for current plan of care via phone or secure messaging.
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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Gain the foundational knowledge on the mechanics and basics of breastfeeding to get your human-milk feeding journey off to the best start possible on a 1:1 basis through a HIPAA compliant/secure video platform. We will review your health history, virtually assess your breasts/chest, discuss your specific feeding goals, and formulate a plan together to help get feeding started off strong.
Initial Postpartum Lactation Consultation: $150
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Includes 1 week of follow-up for current plan of care via phone or secure messaging.
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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Follow-Up Virtual Visit: $100
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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Are you a new lactating parent who is experiencing challenges with feeding your baby at the breast/chest? I can virtually meet-up with you through a HIPAA compliant/secure video platform to review relevant aspects of your health and birth history and that of your baby, discuss your current feeding concerns and answer your questions, and directly assist you through the troubleshooting process with latching/positioning, milk supply concerns, milk transfer, nipple pain, engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, etc.
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What can I expect at our initial virtual visit?
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The visit will begin with discussing your primary breastfeeding concerns, feeding goals, and reviewing all relevant areas of you and your baby’s health and birth history that you will have provided prior to the visit via the client intake form.
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I will then virtually observe a feed if baby is ready to eat.
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I will provide verbal/visual feedback and modeling on adjustment of latching/positioning to improve the latch for your comfort and to try to optimize milk transfer for your baby.
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I will conduct a visual assessment of your breasts/chest to aid in identifying markers for issues related to milk production and supply
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I will verbally guide you through as we work together to conduct an oral assessment of your baby for possible issues that may be impacting feeding skills.
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A plan of care will then be developed, discussed, and a write-up submitted to you via email within 24hrs of your visit. Relevant resources will also be shared. A report of our visit will be sent to your baby's pediatrician. ​​
Pumping/Flange-fitting/Back-to-work Consultation: $150
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Includes 1 week follow-up for current plan of care via phone or secure messaging.
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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Follow-Up Virtual Visit: $100
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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This type of visit is ideal for frequent pumpers, those who plan to start pumping, and exclusive pumpers. If you are needing guidance on flange sizing, pump maintenance, pumping protocols, bottle feeding (human milk, formula, or a combo), or planning to return to work and needing to make a plan to protect your milk supply, this visit may be right for you.
What can I expect from this type of visit?
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I will visit with you virtually to discuss your specific pumping goals, help you learning about your pump functions and pump maintenance, proper milk storage guidelines, and establishing a solid and consistent pumping routine. We will also work on finding the right sized flange for you, and (if relevant) help provide guidance on planning your transition back to work as a pumping parent to continue to maximize your milk production. Topics such as introducing the bottle, bottle types/nipple flow, and bottle refusal troubleshooting are also included with this service.
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A plan of care will then be developed, discussed, and a write-up submitted to you via email within 24hrs of your visit. Relevant resources will also be shared. A report of our visit will be sent to your baby's pediatrician.​
Breastfeeding Multiples (Twins+): $275
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Includes 1 week follow-up for current plan of care via phone or secure text messaging.
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Visit time: Approximately 90 minutes.
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Length of visit varies based on complexity of the challenges faced by breastfeeding parent and babies.
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Follow-up Virtual Visit: $100
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Visit time: Approximately 60 minutes
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Are you a new lactating parent who is experiencing challenges with feeding your twins or multiples at the breast/chest? Are you concerned with weight gain of your babies, milk supply, nipple pain, latching/positioning issues, plugged ducts, or mastitis? This virtual comprehensive lactation consultation via HIPAA compliant/secure video platform can help get you all back on the path towards your feeding goals.
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What can I expect at our initial visit?
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The visit will begin with discussing your primary breastfeeding/chestfeeding concerns, feeding goals, and reviewing all relevant areas regarding the health and birth history of you and your babies from the intake form that will have been provided prior to the visit.
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I will then observe a feed virtually if your babies are ready to eat.
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I will provide verbal/visual feedback on adjusting of latching/positioning to improve the latch for your comfort and to try to optimize milk transfer for your babies.
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I will conduct a visual assessment of your breasts/chest and review information form your intake healthy history to aid in identifying markers for issues related to milk production and supply.
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I will verbally guide you through as we conduct an oral assessment of your babies virtually for possible issues that may be impacting feeding skills.
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A plan of care will then be developed, discussed, and a write-up submitted to you via email within 24hrs of your visit. Relevant resources will also be shared. A report of our visit will be sent to your babies' pediatrician.