Work and Breastfeeding Consultation
A private going back-to-work (or school) consultation: We will meet with you to discuss your particular needs. This private format not only allows for basic working and breastfeeding information to be shared but also lets you have time to talk about your concerns, fears, and logistics of your unique work situation. Together, we will help create the strongest plan possible. Research shows that parents who have good social/emotional support combined with accurate breastfeeding information transition back to work smoothly!
Work and breastfeeding can happen! Whether you want to maintain your supply, or you're ready to start decreasing, we can help you figure out a plan to reach your goals. Knowledge and support are the answer.
What can help? As a breast/chestfeeding parent returning to work you might feel a bit overwhelmed. Let us help you out! We have the support and education you might need. Research has shown that parents who feel comfortable and confident about their return to work plans have the highest success rates.
What we will cover:
- What kind of work do you do? Each type of work is very different and has different needs.
- What your work schedule will be? We will review exactly what your routine will look like once you return to work.
- Bottles and bottle feeding. When to introduce a bottle, how to bottle feed (paced bottle feeding!!!), and keep baby in practice, and how much do babies need to eat will be covered.
- Pumping. We'll talk about how to optimize pumping to be as efficient and effective as possible
- When and where to pump. Knowing how often to pump is important, along with where, milk storage, and more.
- Child care. Who will be taking care of your baby, and what do they need to know to help you with your goals.
- And more!
Fees:
If we are discussing a plan for the above and answering any questions you have, this can be a Milestone Consult, with $65 fee. (Ie, if we're not actively working on pumping or nursing during the appointment.) We are happy to do this appointment in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer.
If you'd like to discuss the above AND also would like to actively work on pumping with your pump and parts, try different flanges or get a flange fitting, try out any wearable pumps from our "library," or work on improving nursing with the baby during the appointment, the follow-up appointment fee is $125.
In either case, we provide a coded receipt for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement request.
Reach out with any questions, or to schedule your appointment. Check availability on the schedule here.