Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Prenatal support is one of the best ways to prevent common feeding challenges and start with more confidence.
During a private prenatal visit, we discuss what to expect in the first hours and days after birth, how milk production works, how to recognize effective feeding, when pumping may or may not be helpful, and how to create a plan based on your individual goals and history.
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Topics may include:
How milk production works
What to expect after birth
Feeding cues and normal newborn behavior
How to achieve a deep, comfortable latch
Preventing nipple pain
When to pump (and when not to)
How to know your baby is getting enough
Bottle feeding basics
Partner support strategies
Setting up your home for feeding success
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Most families schedule during the third trimester, often between 28–36 weeks.
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In-office and in-home visits may include:
Full parent and baby assessment
Feeding observation
Latch and positioning support
Oral exam for baby
Weighted feed
Pumping and flange fit assessment
Personalized feeding plan
Same-day written care recommendations
Faxed report to your healthcare providers
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Virtual visits are held on a HIPAA-compliant platform and are ideal for:
Follow-up support
Pumping questions
Return-to-work planning
Bottle feeding concerns
Milk supply questions
Weaning support
Introducing solids guidance
Weighted feeds and hands-on exams cannot be performed virtually.
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Most visits last approximately 60–90 minutes depending on complexity and your goals.
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Yes. Pain is not something you should have to push through.
I assess latch, positioning, nipple trauma, oral anatomy, milk transfer, and feeding patterns to identify the cause and create a plan.
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Yes. Milk supply concerns are common and often multifactorial.
I assess feeding frequency, milk removal, pumping, infant feeding behavior, maternal risk factors, and your specific goals to create a personalized plan.
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Yes. Pump comfort and effectiveness depend heavily on proper fit and technique.
I provide pump troubleshooting, schedule guidance, output assessment, and professional flange fitting.
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Absolutely. Whether your baby receives breastmilk, donor milk, formula, or a combination, I provide judgment-free feeding support.
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Yes. I provide assessment, evidence-based comfort strategies, feeding management support, and coordinated care recommendations when medical evaluation is needed.
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Yes. I support families with premature infants, low birth weight babies, feeding challenges, and growth concerns.
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Yes. Support may include:
Signs of developmental readiness
First foods
Texture progression
Maintaining appropriate milk intake
Responsive feeding
Preventing feeding stress
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Yes. I offer personalized weaning support for daytime feeds, nighttime feeds, pumping, or complete weaning.
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Office visits are available in Lafayette, Colorado (no travel fee).
In-home visits are typically available within approximately 15 miles of my Lafayette office. Extended travel may be available for an additional fee.
Virtual consultations are available statewide throughout Colorado.
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No. I’m there to support feeding—not inspect your home.
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Absolutely. Partners, grandparents, and other support people are welcome.
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Helpful items include:
Your pump
Bottles or nipples you’re using
Feeding tools you’ve tried
Any supplements you are using such as donor milk or formula
If possible, avoid feeding for 2 hours before the visit.
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Yes. I commonly work with:
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
UMR
Colorado Medicaid
Most visits are covered by insurance, though coverage varies by plan.
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Yes. Colorado Medicaid requires a referral from the provider whose coverage applies (parent or baby).
Medicaid visits must be provided in-office or virtually.
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If your insurance covers lactation care, your only out-of-pocket cost may be travel fees for in-home visits.
Self-pay options are also available.