PUMPING CONSULTS ARE FOR PARENTS WHO
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Want to check in on the pump fit
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Are exclusively pumping
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Are experiencing nipple or breast/chest pain with pumping
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Whose nipples look puffy after pumping
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Experiencing frustration with pumping
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Are not pumping enough to feed their baby
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Who are not able to find a comfortable size through a mini session
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Are going back to work
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Feel their body is producing too much milk
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Are unsure of how to use their pump or if they may need a new pump
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Are using a wearble pump

Pumping is breastfeeding

WHAT HAPPENS IN A PUMPING 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 you and your pumping needs.
WE CHECK THINGS OUT
This is the portion where I measure your nipples, observe a pump session, and observe you try on a bunch of sizes. The best size will have the most comfort and be the best at removing your milk.
WE MAKE A PLAN AND UPDATE THE PLAN
This last portion is where we use the info from the previous steps to come up with a plan. This plan will vary based on your pumping goals and how close you are to them already.

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
60 minute video visit
This is where we will complete the consult steps and come up with a plan.
5 weeks of email support
This is where we do the updates on plans if needed. You can check in on how everything is going and we can do some more troubleshooting.
Product recomendations
The pump industry is a whole new world. There are so many brands of pumps and products for pumps. I will send you links for pumps that fit you and your products.

