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birth to breast
Serving San Diego in-person, everywhere virtually
In-Home & Office Lactation Consultations
IBCLC help , your home or my office with easy parking
The most challenging breastfeeding issues happen after hours or when you don't have the energy to leave the house. You can even get help during the witching period or during your postpartum period in the hospital.
LACTATION CONSULTS ARE FOR PARENTS WHO
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Want to check in on breastfeeding/pumping/chestfeeding
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Are you experiencing nipple or breast/chest pain
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Whose babies are fussy when latching or nursing
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Experiencing frustration with latching
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Are unsure if their baby is getting enough
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Whose baby is showing a bottle preference
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Are you going back to work
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They are expecting and doubting their bodies' ability to produce milk
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Feel their body is producing too much milk
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Are you experiencing any doubt or frustration with breastfeeding
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Whose baby is supplementing or dropping in weight
The two things most parents worry about with lactation is nipple pain and their baby getting enough. According to the CDC these are also the most common reasons for weaning. You don't have to go through this worry alone. I know breastfeeding and you know your baby/body/ life best, together we can come up with a plan.
WHAT HAPPENS IN A LACTATION CONSULT?
I LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU, YOUR BABY, AND YOUR LIFE
Through forms and conversation, I learn more about you, your baby, and your life. A care plan only works if it meets your lifestyle and feels doable. This portion also includes learning more about your and your baby's health. Tip: If your baby's pediatrician has an online patient portal, you can find your baby's past weight here.
WE CHECK THINGS OUT
This is the portion where we observe a breastfeeding/chestfeeding session. I will give you the tools to check for signs of milk transfer, and we will troubleshoot if needed. I will guide you through checking your baby's mouth if needed.
WE MAKE A PLAN AND UPDATE THE PLAN
This last portion is where we use the information from the previous steps to create a plan. All consults include one month of email follow-up so you can check in on how things are going. Send me updated weights, and we will update the plan as needed.
Ruth Hale, IBCLC is now a part of SDBFC. You can still book her lactation support by clicking the form below
Booking & Finances
Insurances accepted both by SDBFC in-person in San Diego and virtually everywhere:
Travel radius for in San Diego (travel fees apply to home-visits):
East county and Southbay san diego:
East County San Diego (college area, El cajon, Rancho san diego, Santee, alpine, San Carlos, La Mesa and Jamul), Southbay (Chula Vista, Bonita, National City, Otay Ranch, San Ysidro, and Eastlake, Encanto, paradise hills)
Central and Coastal San Diego:
Central (north partk, south park,Mission Valley, Tierrasanta, Linda vista, Clairemont, Mira mesa, miramar),Downtown san diego ( Hillcrest, little Italy, mission hills, Golden Hills) Coastal areas (Coronado, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla).
North County
( Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Encinitas Scripps Ranch, 4s Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Escondido, Poway, Carlsbad, and San Marcos)
Session length:
Prenatal initial appointment: 60-90 minutes
Postpartum Initial appointment: 60-90 minutes
Postpartum follow-up: 60-90 minutes
Steps to book:
WHAT YOU GET
75 minute in-home or office visit
This is where we will complete the consult steps and develop a plan. Including checking your babies suck skills, watching a nursing session, checking flange size, and a weighted nursing session.
Follow up plan
Follow-up is everything! We will find a follow-up plan that matches your budget, whether that is secure messaging, in-person visits, or mini virtual visits. The goal is for you not to feel lost.