Frequently Asked Questions
Lactation Services FAQ:
Who can benefit from lactation support?
Everyone can benefit from lactation support! Your lactation specialist can:
What can you help me with?
Lactation support can help with a variety of feeding concerns, including:
What happens during a lactation consultation?
Your consultation is personalized to you and your baby. We’ll talk about your feeding goals, your experience so far, and any questions or concerns you have. Your lactation specialist can observe a feeding, assess your baby's latch and positioning, and perform a test weight when appropriate to help determine how much milk your baby is transferring.
From there, we'll create a personalized plan based on your goals and your baby's needs.
What is a test weight?
A test weight is a way to estimate how much milk your baby transferred during a feeding. Your baby is weighed on a pediatric scale immediately before and after feeding, and the difference in weight can help provide an estimate of the amount of milk transferred.
Do I need to be having a problem to schedule a consultation?
Not at all! You don't need to be struggling to benefit from lactation support. Sometimes you just want reassurance, have questions, or want someone knowledgeable to observe a feeding and make sure things are going well.
What areas do you serve?
I provide in-home lactation support to families in New Braunfels and surrounding communities. Virtual lactation support is also available for families near and far.
Do you offer virtual lactation support?
Yes! Virtual support is also available for families near & far.
Can I schedule a consultation before my baby is born?
Yes! Prenatal lactation support can be a great way to prepare for your feeding journey, learn what to expect, and have a plan in place before baby arrives.
What if I'm planning to breastfeed but I'm not sure how it will go?
That's completely okay! You don't have to have everything figured out before your baby arrives. Lactation support can help you prepare, learn what to expect, and feel more confident going into your feeding journey.
What if I'm pumping or combination feeding?
Lactation support isn't limited to exclusively breastfeeding. We can talk through pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and how to create a feeding plan that works for you and your family.
How do I know if lactation support is right for me?
If you have a question or concern about feeding your baby, it's okay to reach out. You don't have to know exactly what you need before scheduling. We can start by talking through what's going on and determine how I can best support you.
How do I get started?
You can book a free consultation to talk about your feeding goals, ask questions, and learn more about how lactation support can help you.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not bill insurance directly, but some insurance plans may offer reimbursement for lactation support. I’m happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to learn more about your specific benefits.
Who can benefit from lactation support?
Everyone can benefit from lactation support! Your lactation specialist can:
- Assess your baby’s latch and positioning
- Observe a full feeding
- Perform a test weight using a pediatric scale to see how much milk your baby is transferring
- Answer questions and provide personalized guidance
- Offer reassurance that feeding is going well
- Help troubleshoot challenges and build your confidence along your feeding journey
What can you help me with?
Lactation support can help with a variety of feeding concerns, including:
- Latch and positioning
- Pain or nipple discomfort
- Concerns about milk supply
- Baby's milk transfer
- Pumping and choosing pump settings
- Bottle feeding and paced bottle feeding
- Combining breastfeeding and pumping
- Combination feeding
- Feeding schedules and routines
- Questions or concerns about your baby's feeding
What happens during a lactation consultation?
Your consultation is personalized to you and your baby. We’ll talk about your feeding goals, your experience so far, and any questions or concerns you have. Your lactation specialist can observe a feeding, assess your baby's latch and positioning, and perform a test weight when appropriate to help determine how much milk your baby is transferring.
From there, we'll create a personalized plan based on your goals and your baby's needs.
What is a test weight?
A test weight is a way to estimate how much milk your baby transferred during a feeding. Your baby is weighed on a pediatric scale immediately before and after feeding, and the difference in weight can help provide an estimate of the amount of milk transferred.
Do I need to be having a problem to schedule a consultation?
Not at all! You don't need to be struggling to benefit from lactation support. Sometimes you just want reassurance, have questions, or want someone knowledgeable to observe a feeding and make sure things are going well.
What areas do you serve?
I provide in-home lactation support to families in New Braunfels and surrounding communities. Virtual lactation support is also available for families near and far.
Do you offer virtual lactation support?
Yes! Virtual support is also available for families near & far.
Can I schedule a consultation before my baby is born?
Yes! Prenatal lactation support can be a great way to prepare for your feeding journey, learn what to expect, and have a plan in place before baby arrives.
What if I'm planning to breastfeed but I'm not sure how it will go?
That's completely okay! You don't have to have everything figured out before your baby arrives. Lactation support can help you prepare, learn what to expect, and feel more confident going into your feeding journey.
What if I'm pumping or combination feeding?
Lactation support isn't limited to exclusively breastfeeding. We can talk through pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and how to create a feeding plan that works for you and your family.
How do I know if lactation support is right for me?
If you have a question or concern about feeding your baby, it's okay to reach out. You don't have to know exactly what you need before scheduling. We can start by talking through what's going on and determine how I can best support you.
How do I get started?
You can book a free consultation to talk about your feeding goals, ask questions, and learn more about how lactation support can help you.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not bill insurance directly, but some insurance plans may offer reimbursement for lactation support. I’m happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so I recommend contacting your insurance provider to learn more about your specific benefits.
