What to expect at a typical home visit with your baby

I will listen to you, and to your baby. We will do as much as your baby has the mood & energy for during our 60-90 minute session, and sometimes they sleep through the whole thing! This is also why I often recommend more than one visit, especially for latching or feeding issues.

During our consult, we will discuss your goals and experiences. I will weigh the baby before they eat (and often after), and help the baby to latch to you or a bottle or evaluate a pumping session. I will do a breast/chest exam (including measure nipple size for pumping) and assess the baby's body and mouth when calm (either before or after the feeding session). I will answer your questions, provide you with education and resources based on my assessment, give referrals as necessary, and help you put a feeding/pumping plan in place. After the consultation, you will receive your care plan and resources through my portal, and we will check in a few days later via a video visit, quick phone call, or my SMS portal. I will also send reports to your health care providers within 2 days.

The majority of feeding problems can’t be solved immediately and take practice, consistency, patience, and time to resolve, which is why follow-up consultations are often needed. You will have phone and secure messaging support from me between visits - please take advantage of this. If I don't hear from you, I can only assume everything is going well. I care deeply about my clients and my work, and want to do everything I can to help you feel supported and successful as a parent!