In this 60 minute consultation, we will review your pregnancy and health history, address any questions you may have as you prepare to breast/chestfeed, whether you’re a first time parent or a seasoned pro who has faced challenges in the past. If you’re looking to induce lactation, we can review the protocol and how to get started on the process. This is a great opportunity to receive personalized help prior to delivery. Partners or other household members who may be supporting you postpartum are encouraged to attend!
Topics that may be covered, depending on your particular needs:
You may qualify for a free consultation! Check your eligibility via The Lactation Network.
A typical postpartum consultation will take approximately 90 minutes, as we dive into parent and baby’s health history, troubleshoot and evaluate feeding, review breast/chestfeeding education that is relevant to you, and work together to develop a care plan. Follow up by email, phone, or text is included for two weeks after our visit. Should new problems arise or it has been beyond two weeks since the initial visit, a follow up consultation may be recommended.
An initial visit will include:
Check your eligibility via The Lactation Network, additional travel fees will apply.
- For self-pay patients, travel is covered if the client is within 10 miles of Torrance (90505). For travel within 10-15 miles of Torrance, an additional travel fee of $50 will be required to be paid by the client. Please email me prior to booking if you are beyond the 15 mile range.
- For The Lactation Network patients, please clear your insurance with TLN first and ensure you receive an approval notice from them prior to booking. An additional travel fee will apply. For travel within 15 miles of Torrance, a travel fee of $125 will be required to be paid by the client. Please email me prior to booking if you are beyond the 15 mile range.
This service is available to existing clients who have already had an initial consultation. In this visit, we will review how things are progressing with the current care plan and pivot as needed to address any emerging concerns. Follow up by email, phone, or text is included for two weeks after our visit. Should new problems arise or it has been beyond two weeks since our last visit, an additional follow up consultation may be recommended.
Each appointment may vary slightly based on the situation, but will generally include:
Check your eligibility via The Lactation Network, additional travel fees will apply.
- For self-pay patients, travel is covered if the client is within 10 miles of Torrance (90505). For travel within 10-15 miles of Torrance, an additional travel fee of $50 will be required to be paid by the client. Please email me prior to booking if you are beyond the 15 mile range.
- For The Lactation Network patients, please clear your insurance with TLN first and ensure you receive an approval notice from them prior to booking. An additional travel fee will apply. For travel within 15 miles of Torrance, a travel fee of $125 will be required to be paid by the client. Please email me prior to booking if you are beyond the 15 mile range.
Virtual consultations can be helpful in many situations. This may be the right option if you:
Some feeding challenges cannot be fully assessed virtually; as we uncover underlying issues, an in-person assessment may be recommended.
Each appointment may vary slightly based on the situation, but will generally include:
You may qualify for a free consultation! Check your eligibility via The Lactation Network.