This session offers tailored support, education, and guidance as you and your baby embark on your breastfeeding journey. It is recommended to schedule this visit within the first week after birth. During our time together, I will inquire about your feeding goals to ensure we collaborate to achieve them. I will assess your baby’s latch, suck pattern, and positioning at the breast. A breast/chest evaluation will be conducted to examine nipple eversion, palpable breast tissue, size and shape, allowing me to create a comprehensive care plan for you. I will perform pre and post-feeding weight checks, to offer you insight into how effectively your baby is transferring milk. Additionally, I will answer any questions you may have. My aim is to help you feel confident and empowered in your breastfeeding experience with your little one.
I recommend that you feed your baby 2 hours before this visit. I want to be able to assess how your baby is feeding at the breast during our visit.
$295
(up to 180 minutes)
Breastfeeding follow-up visits are intended to help keep your breastfeeding experience on course. I'm here to provide support and address any concerns or challenges you may encounter including painful latches, boosting your milk supply, dealing with engorgement, managing mastitis, addressing worries about returning to work, pumping, maintaining milk production, and more.
$225 (120-180 minutes and includes 1 free virtual/phone visit within 2 weeks of this appointment. If issues persist another in person follow up visit should be scheduled)
A prenatal breastfeeding class is highly recommended for all parents. During this informative session, you will discover how to initiate breastfeeding, effective latching techniques, and proper positioning for both you and your baby. We will discuss what to anticipate during the first week and beyond. Additionally, we will address common breastfeeding challenges, pumping methods, how to determine the correct breast pump flange size, and tips for safely storing your breast milk.
$150 (90 minutes. This service is in person. You can also add the newborn care education to this visit.)
Neonatal massage integrates a holistic approach that prioritizes families and their nurturing experiences. Neonatal massage offers benefits for both you and your little one. I will guide you in mastering the techniques to massage your baby, promoting optimal development, enhancing feeding interactions, and improving sleep, all while fostering a deeper bond. Infant Massage oil will be provided for you.
$175 (120 minutes. This service can be added to a breastfeeding consult visit or scheduled separately.)
It is advisable to schedule Newborn Care education before your baby's arrival. However, if necessary, it can also be arranged afterward. This service can be included with your breastfeeding education or consultation. During the session, you will gain valuable skills on how to hold, diaper, swaddle, bathe, burp, soothe your baby, along with safe sleep practices and more.
$120
(60 minutes. This service is in person and can be added to another visit type or booked separately).
*All visits must be paid in full at the time of service. Payments can be made through Venmo, PayPal or Credit Card.
Regrettably, I am unable to process insurance billing at this time.
Contact Me:
Kathy McCready RN, IBCLC, NTMNC
kathyibclc@milkduckslactation.com
(352)-805-3968