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birth to breast
Serving San Diego in-person, everywhere virtually
VIRTUAL BREASTFEEDING HELP
Reach a Lactation consultant from home
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
Want to check in on breastfeeding
Are experiencing nipple or breast pain
Whose baby's are fussy when latching or nursing
Experiencing frustration with latching
Are unsure if their baby is getting enough
Whose baby is showing a bottle preference
Are going back to work
Are expecting and doubting their bodys ability to produce milk
Feel their body is producing too much milk
Are experiencing any doubt or frustration with breastfeeding
Whose baby is supplementing or dropped in weight
The two things most parents worry about with breastfeeding 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 yours 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 session. I give you the tools to check for signs of milk transfer and we 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 info from the previous steps to come up with 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
60 minute video call
This is where we will complete the consult steps and come up with a plan.
2 weeks of email support
This is where we do the updates on plans if needed. Youan check in on how everything is going and we can do some more troubleshooting.