Prenatal Lactation Care

Feeding is a skill. Let's learn it together.

One relationship, every step of your journey.

Prepare now, so you can feel confident later.

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Why Choose Prenatal Care

Feel calm and confident, not scrambling, once baby arrives

Skip the stress of finding help in a crisis — you'll already have support lined up

Work with someone who knows your history, so small concerns get caught early

Start your feeding journey with a plan and someone in your corner

Ready to prepare? Here's how it works.

Here's What to Expect

How Prenatal Visits Work

  • Meet during your third trimester to start planning ahead
  • Bring your partner or support system along — you don't have to do this alone
  • Talk through your history, goals, and any concerns
  • Learn what to expect in the first few days with baby
  • Practice hands-on skills like positioning and latch
  • Leave with a personalized plan and direct access to support after birth

Visits typically last around 60 minutes.

What Prenatal Visits Can Help With

  • Understand how your milk is made and how it supports your baby
  • Know what to expect in the first few days
  • Protect your milk supply from the start
  • Build your support team before baby arrives
  • Set yourself up for a smoother feeding journey
  • Reach the feeding goals that matter to you
  • Feel supported and cared for after birth

Continuous Care

Care that stays with you, long after the first visit.

Support that doesn't stop after one visit. From pregnancy through those early weeks and beyond, you'll have a dedicated partner by your side.

Priority Support

Postpartum visit within 3–4 days of coming home, plus direct messaging and referral help.

Care That Comes to You

In-home visits, feeding taught in your own space, and supplies brought to you.

Filling the Postpartum Gaps

Screening before your postpartum visit, plus feeding and weight reassurance between pediatrician visits.

A Plan to Come Back To

A written care plan after every visit, with clear next steps you can revisit.

Now booking prenatal clients with due dates for 2026–2027

Not sure which package is right for you?

Book a free 10-minute discovery call. We'll talk through what you're experiencing and help you find the package that fits best -- before you commit to anything.

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I'm the one you'll see at every visit, every time — an IBCLC, CLSP, and Postpartum Doula with 10+ years of hands-on postpartum experience, including two-plus years focused specifically on lactation care.

No rotating staff, ever.

Choose your level of support

Prenatal packages

Every package below builds in a planned course of care — scheduled visits and support that carry you through, rather than one-off fixes.

First Latch

A steady start — one prenatal visit to prepare, one postpartum visit once your baby arrives.

1 prenatal visit 1 postpartum visit
  • 1 week of text support between visits
  • Travel fee applies based on distance (not waived on this package)
$540 Book First Latch

Foundations

Families who want a solid start with lactation guidance before and after birth.

1 prenatal visit 2 postpartum visits
  • Direct messaging support for 4 weeks after birth
  • Priority booking
  • Travel fee waived up to 50 miles from Santa Cruz (normally $25–50 beyond the county)
  • Evolving feeding plan that adapts as your baby grows
  • Private chat access between visits
$915 $1,050 Book Foundations

Fourth Trimester

Families who want extended, hands-on support through the early postpartum weeks.

1 prenatal visit 3 postpartum visits
  • Direct messaging support for up to 12 weeks after birth
  • Priority booking
  • Travel fee waived up to 50 miles from Santa Cruz (normally $25–50 beyond the county)
  • Evolving feeding plan that adapts as your baby grows
  • Private chat access between visits
$1,210 $1,425 Book Fourth Trimester
In-home visits are free within Santa Cruz County. Beyond the county, a $25–50 distance fee applies based on distance — and is waived with any package for locations up to 50 miles from Santa Cruz (First Latch excluded — see above). Additional clinically appropriate visits beyond what's included are billed separately.

Drop-in visit

A single, focused visit — no ongoing commitment. 1 week of text support included.

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Let's work together

To book a consult, fill out the short form with your preferences: in-home or virtual, your preferred timing, and a brief note on your feeding concern or goal.

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FAQs

  1. What does prenatal support include?

    Prenatal visits are about getting you ready before your baby arrives — specific to your body and your goals, not just general theory. We'll talk through what to expect with feeding, look at any factors that could affect breastfeeding (like flat or inverted nipples, or a history of breast surgery), and build a realistic plan so the first days home feel less overwhelming. It's also your first step into continuous care — by the time your baby is here, I already know your history, and your feeding plan is ready to evolve with you.

  2. Who is prenatal support for, and when should I reach out?

    Prenatal lactation support is for anyone preparing for feeding before their baby arrives — whether you want a plan in place before day one, or you already know feeding might come with extra challenges. Common reasons families reach out prenatally include a history of flat or inverted nipples, previous breast surgery, a difficult feeding experience with an earlier baby, expecting twins or multiples, or simply wanting confidence going in instead of learning everything for the first time after birth. It's especially valuable for first-time parents who want to walk in prepared, and for anyone who's had a hard time before and wants this round to go differently. You don't need a referral, a "big enough" concern, or a diagnosed issue to reach out — planning ahead is exactly what this visit is for.

  3. How soon after birth can I see you?

    If we've connected prenatally through a Foundations or Fourth Trimester package, priority booking means I can typically see you within 3–4 days of birth — right around when you're settling in at home, which is exactly when feeding questions tend to surface. If we haven't met yet, reach out as soon as you're ready and I'll get you scheduled as quickly as I can.

  4. What makes you different?

    I run my practice differently on purpose. Most lactation care is built around single visits — I built mine around relationships, with a planned course of follow-up in every package. Every family gets continuity, not goodbye.

  5. What if I'm outside your typical service area?

    Telehealth is built for exactly this — a full video visit with real-time coaching, the same relationship-first approach as an in-home visit, just adapted to a screen. If you're further away or outside my standard service radius, it's a great way to get started, and it still folds into your ongoing care rather than being a one-time fix. Some things do need an in-person visit, like a hands-on weight check or oral tie assessment — if that's the case, I'll help you figure out the right next step.

  6. How can I contact you?

    Reach out anytime via my contact page or send a text. I aim to respond within one business day.