Feeding changes. The support doesn't have to.
One relationship, every phase of your journey.
From the fourth trimester through whatever comes next.
I've been where you are.
Here's What to Expect
How Postpartum Visits Work
- In-home or video, whichever fits your household
- About 60 minutes together, no clock-watching
- A hands-on feeding assessment, not just a conversation
- Real answers to whatever's on your mind that day
- A written care plan you keep after every visit
- Messaging support between visits, based on your package
What Postpartum Visits Can Help With
- Latch + Nipple Pain
- Milk Supply
- Slow Weight Gain
- Mastitis + Inflammation
- Pumping + Flange Fitting
- Oral Ties
- Bottle Introduction + Refusal
- Return to Work
- Weaning
Why families choose postpartum care
Get hands-on help while the issue is happening, not a plan pieced together at 2am
Every visit adjusts your feeding plan as your baby changes — not a one-size handout you outgrow in a week
Small concerns get caught early, before they turn into bigger ones
Message between visits, so a hard day doesn't have to wait for the next appointment
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.
Continuous Care
Care that stays with you, long after the first visit.
Seen in days, not weeks
Most consultants book out 2–3 weeks. You're seen within 3–4 days, with messaging and referrals while you wait.
In your own home
Feeding looks different on your own couch, in your own light. That's where we work.
The gaps your pediatrician can't fill
Well-checks are short and infrequent. This is screening and reassurance in between.
A plan that doesn't end at the door
Every visit ends with something written down you can actually return to.
I've been where you are
I'm a mom of two, and I've lived the hard version of this. Feeding didn't come easily with my first, and I remember exactly how it felt to be exhausted, in pain, and not sure where to turn — bouncing between providers, hoping the next appointment would be the one that helped.
That experience is part of why I became an IBCLC, and why I went further — training in craniosacral therapy and fascia release to understand feeding as a whole-body issue, not just a latch problem. My goal is to hand you real tools you can use at home, so you're not stuck juggling a rotating list of specialists to get where you need to go. I lead with that training, backed by the empathy of someone who's been in the thick of it too.
Postpartum packages
Every package below builds in a planned course of care — scheduled visits and support that carry you through, rather than one-off fixes.
Steady Support
A focused fix with a follow-up to make sure it sticks.
- 1 visit to address your need
- 1 follow-up visit to confirm it's working
- 1 week of text support between visits
Flex
Support on your schedule, whenever you need it during year one.
- 3 visits, usable any time
- No expiration within your first year
- Priority booking, waived travel & chat access available as add-ons
Back on Track
Hands-on help plus messaging to get feeding back on course.
- 3 in-person visits (2 in-person + 1 video if outside service area)
- Direct messaging support for 4 weeks
- Priority booking
- Travel fee waived within 50 miles of Santa Cruz
- Evolving feeding plan that adapts as your baby grows
- Private chat access between visits
Full Journey
Wraparound support through your baby's first three months.
- 4 in-home visits
- Direct messaging support for 8 weeks after your last visit
- Priority booking
- Travel fee waived within 50 miles of Santa Cruz
- Evolving feeding plan that adapts as your baby grows
- Private chat access until baby is 3 months old
Travel is included within 50 miles of Santa Cruz for Back on Track and Full Journey. A $25–50 distance fee applies to Steady Support, Flex, and drop-in visits beyond Santa Cruz County, based on distance.
Drop-in visit
A single, focused visit — no ongoing commitment. 1 week of text support included.
Let's work together
Not sure which package fits? Start with a message about what's going on, and I'll help you find the right level of support.
Get StartedFAQs
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Who is postpartum support for, and when should I reach out?
Postpartum lactation support is for anyone navigating feeding after birth — whether you're working through a specific challenge like pain, a shallow latch, or supply concerns, or simply want steady, experienced support as you settle into this new stage. Common reasons families reach out include pain during feeding, worries about milk supply, slow weight gain, mastitis, or getting ready to introduce a bottle, start solids, or return to work. It's especially valuable for first-time parents who want confidence instead of guesswork, and for anyone who's had a difficult feeding experience before and wants this time to go differently. You don't need a referral, a "big enough" problem, or to be in crisis to reach out — planning ahead is just as valid as troubleshooting one.
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How can I tell if my milk supply is actually low?
It's easy to worry about supply based on how full your breasts feel or how a pumping session goes, but those aren't reliable indicators on their own. The clearest signs are your baby's diaper output and weight gain over time — that's what I check first at a visit, along with watching an actual feed to see how much milk your baby is transferring. If you're worried, it's worth getting an objective assessment rather than guessing from the outside.
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How do you help navigate oral ties?
I start with a functional oral assessment and watch a full feeding session to see how your baby is actually using their mouth, tongue, and jaw — looking specifically at strength, symmetry, and coordination, not just range of motion. That distinction matters: a release procedure only changes how far the tongue can move, it doesn't address strength or coordination on its own. From there, I'll share solutions you can start using at home, and if a tie looks like it's affecting feeding, I'll connect you with providers I trust and refer to often — pediatric chiropractors, craniosacral therapists, and pediatric dentists — so you have a full picture before deciding on next steps.
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What does it actually take to become an IBCLC?
IBCLC — International Board Certified Lactation Consultant — is the highest clinical credential in lactation care, and it's earned, not given. It requires 500+ supervised clinical hours and passing a rigorous board exam through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), on top of the coursework that leads into it. It doesn't stop at the exam, either — IBCLCs recertify every 5 years, which means ongoing continuing education to stay current with the latest research and techniques throughout our careers. I hold my CLSP and postpartum doula certifications too, but IBCLC is the credential that sits on top of all of it, and what I bring to every visit.
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Do you work with LGBTQ+ families, adoptive parents, or families who aren't exclusively breastfeeding?
Yes — always. Every family who reaches out gets the same relationship-based care regardless of family structure, feeding method, or how you got here. If you're chestfeeding, combo-feeding, exclusively pumping, or working through induced lactation, that's exactly the kind of support this practice is built for.
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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.
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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.
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How can I contact you?
Reach out anytime via my contact page or send a text. I aim to respond within one business day.