Feeding your baby is a learning process for everyone involved. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or combining the two, I am here to provide steady, evidence-based support that’s centered around your goals so that you feel informed, confident and connected as you navigate the highs and lows of feeding your baby.
Prenatal Preparation
Includes:
Understanding how your body produces milk
Reviewing your health history and how that may impact breastfeeding
Breast/chest assessment
Getting fitted for + understanding when and how to use your pump
What to expect in the first hours and days
How to latch and position your baby
Understanding your nutritional needs
Preparing your home + partner for feeding support
A personalized feeding plan based on your goals and values
Building self-trust before baby is in your arms
Why it matters:
Laying the groundwork prenatally brings clarity, reduces overwhelm and ensures feeding begins from an informed, supported place. It also allows us to build a trusting relationship before baby arrives so if questions or challenges come up, you already know exactly who to call and what to expect.
The Early Days: Getting Feeding Established
Includes:
Addressing immediate breastfeeding challenges
Latch + positioning guidance
Normal newborn feeding behavior education
Diaper + weight patterns
Weight check with a pediatric scale
Milk supply support and early troubleshooting
Nervous-system regulation for parent and baby
Managing engorement or nipple soreness
A personalized feeding plan based on your goals and values
Why it matters:
These first days shape the entire feeding journey. Every family benefits from seeing an IBCLC between days 3–5 to establish a strong foundation that supports healthy patterns, protect milk supply and prevent challenges before they arise.
Navigating and Overcoming Challenges
Includes:
Assessing baby’s latch and feeding patterns
Addressing any ongoing issues such as:
Pain
Low supply or oversupply
Infant weight gain concerns
Oral tension
Bottle refusal
Pumping issues and combination feeding
Slow or fast milk flow concerns
Milk blebs, clogged ducts or breast infection
Weight check with a pediatric scale
A personalized feeding plan based on your goals and values
Why it matters:
Challenges are common and solvable. With calm, steady guidance, you can move through them feeling informed, supported, and empowered and make breastfeeding sustainable.
Sustaining Your Feeding Journey Long Term
Includes:
Return-to-work planning
Pumping schedules
Starting solids and its effect on breastfeeding
Guidance for teething, biting or distracted feeds
Introducing bottles, cups and solid foods
Protecting supply while balancing real life
Preparing to leave your breastfed baby while traveling
Weaning support
Why it matters:
Breastfeeding evolves as your baby hits various developmental milestones. Continued guidance ensures you remain nourished, confident and aligned with your long-term goals.
FAQs
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I currently charge a flat rate of $200 per visit, regardless of appointment type or how long the consultation lasts.
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At this time, I only provide cash-pay lactation services. I am happy to provide a sliding scale or payment plan as needed.
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You can book an appointment anytime!
If you are someone who is hoping or planning to breastfeed in any capacity, I recommend booking a prenatal consultation in the final two months of your pregnancy.
I also recommend reaching out and connecting ahead of your due date so that I have you on my radar and you’ve got me on speed dial. Most families benefit from a feeding check in between days 3-5 postpartum in order to protect milk supply and prevent challenges.
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I am located in East Los Angeles near Griffith Park, and I do home visits all across Los Angeles + virtual visits for families across the country,
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Of course. My role is to leave you feeling supported, informed and confident in the feeding plan that works for your family.