A consultation in your home usually lasts 1.5-2 hours and includes a complete history, assessment of latch and breast health as needed, hands on assistance to achieve a more comfortable latch, weight check with digital baby scale, a personalized care plan for addressing any issues, report to both mom and baby’s health care providers if desired and plenty of time for questions.  Follow-up assistance by phone, text, or email is included until the initial issues are resolved. We strive to provide caring and compassionate support as we help you meet your breastfeeding goals. 

Follow-Up Consultation - $85*

      Many breastfeeding issues can be resolved with just one visit.  However, if your baby is premature, the issues are complex or if you just prefer more hands-on follow-up care, an additional consultation can be scheduled.  Follow-up consultations generally last 45 minutes - 1 hour and include re-assessing the situation, weight check, adjusting the care plan as needed and answering additional questions.   

Private Prenatal Breastfeeding Class - $150*

      If you prefer a personalized and in-depth breastfeeding class in the comfort of your own home, then you will love our prenatal breastfeeding classes.  Breastfeeding classes generally last 3 hours and include information on why breastfeeding is important for both mother and baby, including nutritional, immunological and psychological reasons.   You will learn how milk supply is established so that you can be prepared to maximize your milk supply from the beginning.  Learn the basics of positioning and latching a newborn baby, how to recognize and address problems that may arise, how to select and fit a good nursing bra, comparison of breastpumps and how to decide whether or not you even need a pump, how to prepare for returning to work, when and how to introduce a bottle if desired and most importantly, how to nurture and not just feed your baby through breastfeeding.  We highly encourage moms to invite any family members who will be providing support after baby arrives to attend this class with her.  Statistics show that mothers are much more likely to have a successful breastfeeding experience when the father of the baby and other family members are supportive.  We will discuss specific ways in which family members can support mother and baby with breastfeeding.  **Includes $50 discount towards one in-home consultation after baby arrives.** 

Special Situations

      In-home consultations may be scheduled for special situations such as preparing to breastfeed an adopted child, back-to-work consultations, prenatal consultations for mothers who experienced difficulty breastfeeding a previous child, etc. Call to discuss rates.  

 *The following travel fees will apply if travel more than 20 miles each way is required:

21-30 miles - $10
31-40 miles - $15
40+ miles - $25

Deirdre travels from SW Arlington and Mellanie travels from Hurst.  

Payment is expected at the time of the visit.  We prefer cash or check, but will accept credit card via Square or PayPal if needed.  If you are experiencing true financial difficulty, payment arrangements can be made.  We are also willing to barter for products or services that are equivalent in value.  Just ask.