The purpose of lactation support is to provide guidance and encouragement to breastfeeding parents to help establish and maintain successful breastfeeding. It also is important for parents who are pumping, bottle feeding and formula feeding their infant to have resources for support; we are here for all of it! Lactation support can make a world of a difference in the early stages of your infant's life. Together, we can work through the following:
Lactation SUPPORT
- latch concerns
- pumping concerns
- flange sizing
- engorgement
- nipple damage
- low supply
- weaning
- back to work questions
- infant weight gain
- reflux
- preparing prenatally
- oral dysfunction
- clogged ducts
- mastitis
- over supply
CST is light touch therapy that addresses tension in the fascia of the body. Tension can be stored in the fascia for multiple reasons. Some of the most common reasons for infants would be poor positioning in utero, high stress on the mother during pregnancy, traumatic births, separation from parents immediately after birth, NICU stays, and so much more that could be contributing to concerns. By relieving the body of tension, the goal is to allow the infant to move and function the way they are created to. Allowing them the opportunity to do so supports their growth and development, as well as overall comfort. This can be a game-changer for:
- oral motor dysunction
- symptoms of "colic"
- reflux
- latching difficulty
- side preference
- preparing for tongue or lip tie release
- head shape
- constipation
- sleep
- cranial bone overlapping
- overall infant comfort
- nervous system down regulation
Craniosacral therapy
lactation services
Craniosacral therapy
In-home + office visits
Initial Visit ...................................... $165* + tax
Follow Up ........................................ $115* + tax
In-home + office visits
Prenatal Visit ................................. $175*
Initial Visit ...................................... $205*
Follow Up ........................................ $175*
Telehealth (online appointments)
Prenatal Visit ................................. $130
Initial Visit ...................................... $155
Follow Up ........................................ $130
I am currently partnering with The Lactation Network and Wildflower to provide lactation support that utilizes insurance coverage. To see if your insurance is one of the plans that is eligible, click here.
your investment
*an additional $60 is applied to home visits
Wondering if a session can assist with something not on this list? Just ask!
- FREQUENT SPITTING UP
- LATCHING DISCOMFORT
- FUSSINESS
- SIDE PREFERENCE
- TRAUMATIC BIRTH
- FACIAL ASYMMETRY
- NIPPLE DAMAGE
- NERVOUS SYSTEM DYSREGULATION
- CRANIAL OVERLAPPING
You likely would if you are dealing with any of the following:
would you and your baby benefit from a session?
FAQ's
What is preventative lactation care?
Preventative lactation care is trying to prevent problems in the first place! By working closely before baby is here and even after baby is here, it is much easier to address small problems before they turn into big issues! Concerns like low milk supply, slow weight gain and bad latch causing damage are just a few of the issues that are crucial to address very early and quickly.
What are benefits of a prenatal consult?
Establishing a foundation of knowledge on what to expect when baby is here, how to change the trajectory of your feeding journey before it has even started and possible challenges that may arise along the way can help you feel prepared for any situation that might come up!
What does a session look like?
Typically, a craniosacral therapy session is very slow, gentle and relaxing. The goal is to get tension to melt away and get the nervous system to down regulate so healing can happen!
How many craniosacral sessions are typically needed?
Great question! It totally depends on how each individual takes each session. While I usually will recommend 2-4 sessions to start, some instances require a little bit more time to get through the concerns we are addressing.
How long is a visit?
You can plan for initial visits to be around 90 minutes and follow-up visits around 60 minutes. That is true for both lactation and craniosacral visits.
How is craniosacral helpful to tongue and lip tie releases?
Since fascia is connected from head to toe, the more you can prep an infant's body for a release and support it after the procedure, the better for long-term outcome, healing and function! I have also found it really helps get oral function on board for infant's pre and post op, and that is huge for long term success!
Why is oral function in an infant so important?
Oral dysfunction can lead to painful latch, inefficient feeds, tummy upset and a whole list of other concerns. It is definitely a good idea to get assessed if there is something that just doesn't seem right with feeding. It's also beneficial for optimal airway development and overall health for the rest of their life!
What are the benefits of prenatal colostrum expression?
Colostrum is a wonderful thing! You can use it for supplementation if that is needed after baby, recolonizing the gut microbiome, and so much more. If you're wondering about where to get started with this, let's chat!
Do you accept insurance?
While I do not work with insurance directly, there are a few companies such as The Lactation Network and Wildflower that help us utilize insurance coverage. To see if you're eligible, click here. If you have a health share, they are also typically pretty good about reimbursing for lactation care. Let's chat about how that all works and where to get started!
Is it normal for one breast to be more sore than the other?
The first thing that comes to mind when someone is sore on one side but not the other is side preference and body tension. So, I would say not "normal" but is a common concern that is addressed. If you are experiencing that issue we should definitely look more into why that is happening!
Why is it important to have the correct flange size for pumping?
Having the correct size flanges can make pumping more comfortable, prevent damage, and ultimately help to maximize output.
