Lactation Consultations










A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three. ~Grantly Dick-Read

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which is the gold standard of lactation training. I have over 13 years and thousands of hours of experience providing comprehensive breastfeeding education and assistance to mothers and babies to help them achieve their breastfeeding goals. I also have extensive experience and special interest in identifying the different types of tongue tie, lip tie and unorganized sucking as well as providing aftercare and suck training for babies post-treatment for tongue tie.

You may find that having a consultation with me may be different than breastfeeding support you've received before. During our visits, we spend a lot of time together going over questions, concerns and your history to get a comprehensive picture of what is going on. Most first-time visits average around 2 hours. I typically follow more holistic and natural practices and may recommend collaborative care with a naturopath, suggestion for craniosacral treatment or other various natural remedies. We work together to make a plan that best fits your family's comfort level.

A few examples of breastfeeding services that I can provide:

*Prenatal breastfeeding education classes

*Prenatal planning on increasing breastfeeding success in special circumstances

*Assistance with nipple soreness/pain

*Assistance with newborn weight loss/slow weight gain

*Evaluation and function assessment for different types of tongue tie, lip tie, abnormal tongue movements and unorganized sucking as well as post-treatment follow-up evaluations and suck/mobility training to improve breastfeeding

*Concerns about breastmilk supply

*Getting baby back to breastfeeding

*Assistance with weaning from nipple shields

*When baby refuses to breastfeed

*Induced lactation or relactation

Lactation Consultations

Cost:

MY OFFICE

$100 for initial visit (2 hours on average)

$50 per 1-hour follow-up visit

Please note that unfortunately my office is not very kid friendly so it is preferable for older siblings to stay at home.

YOUR HOME (SALEM AREA)

$120 for first visit

$70 per follow-up visit

Most families schedule a minimum of 2 visits.

Insurance billing is not available at this time; however, I will provide you with a receipt that includes lactation codes if you would like to try to submit it to your insurance company.

Please email or call (503)580-3535 to schedule.


Low-Cost Clinics for WIC Clients

Cost:

MY OFFICE

$50 for initial visit (2 hours on average)

$25 per 1-hour follow-up visit

Please note that unfortunately my office is not very kid friendly so it is preferable for older siblings to stay at home.

Please bring your WIC ID card with you.

YOUR HOME (SALEM AREA)

$70 for first visit

$45 per follow-up visit

Most families schedule a minimum of 2 visits.

Please email or call (503)580-3535 to schedule.


Skype Consultations

Reserved for families who do not have an IBCLC local to them or are having difficulty finding someone specialized in lip tie/tongue tie, I am now offering Skype consultations.

Cost:

$100 for initial visit (2 hours on average)

$50 per 1-hour follow-up visit.

Most families schedule a minimum of 2 visits.

Please email or call (503)580-3535 to schedule.


Breastfeeding Education For Medical Staff and Healthcare Providers

Trainings are also available to medical staff and healthcare providers looking for tips on supporting breastfeeding women, how to evaluate for different types of tongue tie, how to make their clinic more baby friendly and how to increase successful breastfeeding in their clients.

Please email or call (503)580-3535 for rates and to schedule


~ Emily Heldt