Breast Friend Lactation

Welcome to BF Lactation for Breastfeeding support! Breast milk is the Gold Standard in Infant Nutrition! Breast milk is proven to be the best nutrition for infants, and the easiest milk for babies to digest. Breastfeeding benefits a lactating parent as well as providing a wonderful bonding attachment with baby. Breast milk not only includes essential nutrition, but also passive immunity, which provides health protection for a newborn. Breastfeeding can include more than latching at the breast!

Breastfeeding is natural, but isn’t always understood well. The journey may present challenges that interrupt short-term success and long-term goals. In today’s modern world, a prenatal breastfeeding education isn’t routinely provided during pregnancy, often requiring the expectant family to search this out. Lactation support isn’t guaranteed while in the hospital, and many questions arise after new mothers/parents go home. The maternity stay in a hospital is only 24-48 hours for an uncomplicated delivery (C-section 48-96 hours) often before the milk comes in). This may leave new families deficient in breastfeeding knowledge and in need of support when challenges arise.

I breastfed my own 3 children for over 4 years, and volunteered for a hospital program for 7 years, supporting new mothers in breastfeeding and parenting. I worked in a clinic for 3 years as a breastfeeding specialist, communicating with many women about their breastfeeding journeys. So many shared about their struggles that they didn’t have milk, or baby refused to latch. Women are often willing to accept the issue is with them. But understanding how lactation works can help prepare you for your own breastfeeding journey. My education and support has helped many new and multiparous mothers/parents succeed.

Services Provided

Whether you are struggling, or just need some extra support, BREAST FRIEND lactation is here to help guide you to meet your goals! I offer a Prenatal Lactation Education Consult, Postpartum Lactation Consultation, and Followup Consult or Breast Pump/Flange consult; in the privacy of your home, or virtual (some support is limited in virtual sessions). I’m passionate about providing support with education, and understand that each situation is unique.

Having a lactation specialist there to help guide you in meeting your goals is like having a Breast Friend in breastfeeding! I’m an IBCLC who is passionate about helping new parents prepare for the first days in postpartum, and to help support new families in their breastfeeding goals. I offer a prenatal education as well postpartum support. I provide breastfeeding knowledge and techniques that helps make sense during the breastfeeding journey.

Support:

Prenatal Lactation Education
If you are pregnant, and planning to provide breast milk for when your baby arrives, BF Lactation offers a prenatal education. This class is intended to provide a comprehensive understanding on what to expect in breastfeeding. Obtaining an education prior to delivery, is an effective tool for your best breastfeeding outcomes. If you are interested in a Prenatal Lactation Education, you can sign up anytime. This can be done virtually or in person. You’re welcome to bring your questions, and include one partner.

Postpartum Lactation Consultation
Sore nipples? Breast pain? Unsure if baby is latching properly? Baby not gaining adequately? Breastfeeding concerns after baby has arrived? BF Lactation provides support to help improve proper latching, milk transfer, and milk supply. Each lactation consultation will be tailored to your needs, which typically includes an observed feed and weight checks. A care plan is provided along with referrals if needed.

Breast Pump/flange Consult
Wanting a return to work? Needing to supplement your own breast milk? Wanting to understand how your breast pump works? Need a flange fitting? Bottle refusal?BF Lactation provides a consultation on Pump/flanges and pumping education. Can be in person or virtual.

Schedule a Latch Assessment

Latching at the breast

Who am I

I’m Gina, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); I’ve breastfed my 3 babies for a total of 4.5 years and have been helping mothers in lactation for 10 years;
I hold a B.A. and M.A. degree; Educator for 20 years.

Services available

Prenatal Education Consult and Postnatal Lactation Consult
Payment for services is expected prior to an education, and following a consultation: Cash or Venmo is available.
Insurance Coverage: I’ve teamed up with The Lactation Network. Feel free to check this link to see if your insurance is accepted. TLN would handle billing for potential insurance coverage. If planning to use insurance you must schedule through TLN.
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Prenatal Consult

Prenatal Education provides a great foundation of how lactation works before your baby arrives!
In-Person or virtual
60 minutes
$50

Initial Lactation Consult

A Lactation Consult provides a assessment, with the focus on supporting your goals.
In-person.
Virtual if needed.
60-120 minutes
$150-$200

Follow-up Lactation Consult or Pump/flange Consult

Follow-up services.
In-Person or virtual
$100-$125

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