Why colostrum?
Colostrum is the liquid gold your body starts producing during your second trimester. Colostrum is milk but has different properties,...
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Birth to Breast
THE VISION
You want to move through pregnancy and parenthood with intention. Spend less time googling and more time on the connection. We give you the guidance & clarity that will move you closer to your goals.
Your Body & Your Baby
You know your family, self, and baby best. I know pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. We both know you could do this alone, (you found this page after all which means you are probably very capable and pretty badass!) but we all know adventures are more fun with friends and we could be a dream team!
HOW I SERVE
A guide to ensure you are on the best path to your goal
Ruth offers the best of the best lactation support. As a former doula I use the doula model which means I will actively listen and partner with you to help you move toward your goals. You will receive emotional, physical, informational, continuous care, and partner support when you work with me.
I GOT YOU
WHERE I SERVE
Is your home your happy place? We’ll meet you there if you are in San Diego! Not in San Diego or comfy in your home? No problem it's post-2020, we all have zoom!
ARE YOU AN INTROVERT?
Me too! This is why we have both private and community options. PJs and lived-in homes are always welcome!
IN-HOME & OFFICE CARE
VIRTUAL
SOCIAL MEDIA
Insurances Accepted
FAQ
All the questions
Why is your breastfeeding help special?
Beyond being a lactation consultant (IBCLC) , Ruth is a mom, birth doula, and postpartum doula. This means she has seen what happens before and after the care plan. She understands newborn parent life. This is why Birth to Breast support differs from other lactation consultants. Many parents will see a lactation consultant one time for a specific aspect of feeding and be left with too many options that they have to piece together.
At Birth to Breast we:
1. learn your priorities and goals
2. Assess your current feeding factors
3. Identify any obstacles to your goals
4. create with follow up so you are not left to pick up the pieces
What is your role?
Our role is to be your helpful friend with knowledge on the way latching, bottle-feeding, and pumping physiologically works. We listen and help you figure out how you can meet your ideal goals. We know you know more than you may believe. We’ll have real conversations to unlock this knowledge. Each encounter is a teaching opportunity and a chance for you to feel heard and empowered.
How do I pay for a lactation consultation? Do you take insurance?
Birth to Breast is in network with Tricare, Aetna, and United healthcare. We also work with the lactation network to accept Blue cross/Blue shield/Anthem PPO variations, some Multiplan/Cigna PPOs, and some ChampVA and PNOA plans.
Do you check for Tongue/lip ties?
Oral function is a speciality of Birth to Breast. We assess your baby's reflexes, mapping, Range of movement, and endurance. Next we note the structure of your baby's overall body, chin,jaw, palate, tongue, lips, and cheeks. We observe the function of all of above in relation to what a baby needs to do to nurse or bottle-feed. If any other specialities are needed we give you recommendations and guide you in what their support would look like and we recommend them. To learn more you can click here. Even when a baby has a tongue/lip tie we are usually able to get a more comfortable latch work on supply via techniques we specialize in.
Do you check my flanges for pumping?
Yes, we have had to many parents come to us after seeing people who were not familiar with pumping and proper flange fit. Parents are usually amazed by how much the proper fitting flange can help. We have one of the most in-depth flange fitting processes in San Diego, to learn more you can click here.
Do you come to my home?
Yes, I offer concierge in-home visits with a travel fee for PPO insurances, cash-pay, and Tricare families with Twins. This makes your life so much easier at any stage. When I come to you you do not have to pack all your feeding tools, mess with the flow of your day for travel, or leave the comfort of your home. You can stay in your postpartum bubble and focus on your baby and yourself while I come to you. For clients who would like to avoid the travel fee I also have an office and specialize in virtual support.
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