Most people think to reach out when something feels wrong, but the best time is often before things get complicated.

The first week of feeding is where most long-term challenges begin. Small issues with milk removal, latch, or expectations can quickly snowball into pain, low supply, or a baby who isn’t gaining well.

You should reach out if:

Feeding is painful beyond the first few days
Your baby is very sleepy, frustrated, or feeding constantly without settling
You’re worried about milk supply (too low or too high)
Your baby isn’t gaining weight as expected
You’re dealing with clogged ducts, mastitis, or pumping challenges

You don’t need to wait for a “big problem.” If something feels off, or even if you just want reassurance, you’re in the right place.

Many families also choose to meet before baby arrives to make the first week smoother. I fully encourage and support preventative care through prenatal planning and education!

Yes! I offer both a free class and individualized prenatal visits.

My free, virtual prenatal class is a 30-minute session focused entirely on the first week. It’s designed to give you a clear, realistic understanding of what’s normal, what’s not, and how to avoid the most common early pitfalls. It’s a great starting point for anyone who wants to feel more prepared going into postpartum.

For a more personalized approach, I offer one-on-one prenatal visits. These are tailored to you, your health history, your goals, and any concerns you already have. We’ll go deeper into:

What to expect based on your specific situation
How to set up feeding in a way that protects your milk supply from day one
A simple, clear plan for the early days
Any questions you want answered before baby arrives

Both options are grounded in the same idea: when you understand what’s happening in the first week, things tend to go much more smoothly.

Each visit is tailored to your stage, your goals, and what feeding looks like in real life.

We start by talking through what’s been happening so far — what’s working, what feels uncertain, and what you’re hoping for. From there, we observe a feeding and take a close look at latch, positioning, milk transfer, supply, and your baby’s feeding patterns, along with the bigger postpartum picture.

You’ll receive clear guidance, thoughtful adjustments, and practical support you can use right away. We make sense of what’s happening, answer questions as they come up, and talk through next steps so you leave with a clearer understanding and a plan that feels manageable.

Some visits focus on reassurance and protecting a strong start. Others are more in-depth and solution-focused when feeding challenges arise.

Not much! If possible, have your baby ready to feed during the visit and think about your main questions or concerns. I’ll guide the rest.

Yes. Support includes breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding, and transitions between them.

The goal is feeding that works for your baby, your body, and your family. My only goal is your goal.

Visits take place in your home throughout the Portland, Oregon area. In-home visits allow me to support you in your real feeding environment, using your own space and supplies.

While I do not bill insurance directly, I can provide a superbill after your visit that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of the appointment.

Pay for your visit at the time of service
Receive your superbill after your appointment
Log into your insurance member portal or search your insurer’s website for an
“out-of-network claim form” or “member reimbursement form”
Complete the form and upload or attach your superbill
Submit the claim and wait for processing (usually 2–6 weeks)

If approved, reimbursement is typically sent directly to you by your insurance company.

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