Prepare for your home or telemedicine lactation consultation

Forms

Before your home visit or telemedicine lactation consultation, please fill out medical history forms. This is best done from an iphone, ipad, laptop, or desktop.

FORMS

Make sure your baby will be hungry

It is important that baby is hungry at the beginning of the telemedicine or home visit lactation consultation. Feed your baby about 2 hours before the start of the visit and do not feed again until the visit begins.

Keep records

If possible, it is helpful to have a 24 hr record of feedings (breastfeeding and/or bottles and supplementation devices) and wet and dirty diapers. This should be available for the home visit or telemedicine lactation consultation.

What to expect during a home or telemedicine visit

Cleanliness

Medical history

Your health and safety is the most important part of my visit. I will thoroughly wash my hands when I arrive, as well as disinfect my infant scale, computer,

Medical history

I will review your medical history as well as your baby's. It is important to fill out all forms before the telemedicine or home visit so that we may spend the entire lactation consultation helping you achieve your goals.

Breast exam

Medical history

Breast exam

I will assess your breast anatomy and lactation function. I will also help you with any nipple pain or damage, engorgement, or other concerns.

Infant exam

Feeding Observation

Breast exam

I will assess your baby's growth, breastfeeding reflexes, and anatomy.

Feeding Observation

I will observe you feed at your home visit or telemedicine lactation consultation. During breastfeeding, I will teach you how to achieve a comfortable latch and position. I will also provide assistance with supplementation, nipple shields, and more if necessary.

Care Plan

Feeding Observation

I will support you in creating a care plan that works for you and helps you achieve your goals.

Follow Up

I'm here to support you along your journey. Every visit includes a follow up phone call within 48 hrs as well as text and email support for 2 weeks.