Personalised Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation
Personalized Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation
Meet one-on-one with an IBCLC to discuss your feeding goals, concerns, and unique circumstances. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your family and help you feel prepared for the early days of feeding your baby.
What We Cover
Breastfeeding basics, positioning, and latch techniques
How milk production works and what to expect in the first days postpartum
Normal newborn feeding behaviors and cues
Review of maternal and infant health history
Previous breastfeeding experiences and feeding goals
Pumping, milk storage, and return-to-work planning
Preparing for potential NICU stays or parent-baby separation
Hand expression techniques and colostrum collection
Prevention and management of common breastfeeding challenges
Hospital feeding preferences and postpartum planning
Resources, referrals, and ongoing support options
Prenatal lactation consultations are ideal for:
First-time parents seeking education and confidence
Families who experienced previous breastfeeding challenges
Parents anticipating a NICU stay or medical complications
Families planning to pump or return to work
Parents expecting twins or multiples
Anyone wanting proactive, evidence-based support before baby arrives
Explore What Support Feels Right for You
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60–90 Minutes
A comprehensive virtual session including breastfeeding education, health history review, personalized planning, and time for questions.
Investment
Singleton: $135
Twins/Multiples: $175
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60–90 Minutes
All the benefits of a virtual consultation with additional hands-on guidance and positioning practice in the comfort of your home.
Investment
Singleton: $135
Twins/Multiples: $175
Applicable travel fees may apply
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Following your consultation, you’ll receive:
A personalized breastfeeding plan tailored to your goals
Practical action steps for the immediate postpartum period
Resources and recommendations for continued support
Greater confidence and preparedness for your breastfeeding journey
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Receive bedside breastfeeding support after birth from an IBCLC. Hospital visits may include assistance with first latch, positioning, feeding assessments, troubleshooting, and communication with your care team regarding feeding goals.
Availability varies by location and should be reserved in advance whenever possible.
Lactation Follow-Up Visit
60–90 Minute In-Home Follow-Up
Perfect for families seeking additional guidance after baby arrives.
During your visit, your IBCLC will assess feeding, answer questions, troubleshoot concerns, and update your feeding plan as needed.
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4-Hour Lactation Intensive
$280
8-Hour Lactation Intensive
$560
What’s Included
Your IBCLC will provide dedicated in-home clinical and emotional support tailored to your family’s needs.
Support may include:
Comprehensive feeding assessments
Latch and positioning support
Milk supply evaluation and planning
Pumping support and flange fitting
Breast and nipple pain assessment
Feeding plan development
Weighted feeds to assess milk transfer
Bottle-feeding support
Partner education and coaching
Referrals and care coordination when indicated
Throughout the day, we’ll work alongside you during multiple feeding and pumping sessions, allowing for real-time adjustments, skill building, and individualized support that simply isn’t possible during a single consultation.
Between feeding sessions, support may also include:
Basic newborn care support
Baby-related laundry
Preparation of nourishing lactation-friendly snacks
Opportunities for parents to rest, shower, nap, attend appointments, or complete household tasks while remaining available for feeds
Ideal For
Families experiencing latch difficulties
Concerns about milk supply
Painful breastfeeding
Parents of twins or multiples
Exclusive pumping families
NICU transitions
Returning-to-work planning
Parents seeking additional confidence and support during the early postpartum period
Our goal is simple: to help you feel supported, informed, and confident as you establish a feeding relationship that works for your family.
IBCLC Lactation Consultant Support
IBCLC lactation support delivers evidence-based, individualized care from internationally board-certified lactation consultants who assess feeding mechanics, troubleshoot supply and latch issues, and create practical plans that fit each family's goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re navigating breastfeeding in the hospital, returning to work, managing tongue-tie or nipple pain, or working to increase or regulate milk supply, an IBCLC combines clinical expertise with compassionate coaching to teach positioning, pumping strategies, and effective milk transfer techniques. They coordinate with your pediatrician and other specialists when needed, provide hands-on skills training and follow-up, and offer guidance on safe supplementation and weaning—helping parents feel confident and supported through the entire feeding journey.
