Initial home visits begin by identifying your concerns and goals regarding lactation, infant feeding, postpartum recovery and healing, and the transition to life with a new baby. Your goals will determine the overall shape and direction of the visit.

Visits also include a review of your relevant medical and feeding histories, a physical assessment of the nursing parent, an oral and head-to-toe assessment of the infant(s), and an observation of a nursing or bottle-feeding session. I will also take pre- and post- feeding weights using a specialized lactation scale to get a sense of how much milk your baby is getting. Before I leave, we’ll make sure that you have a plan in place that feels achievable and empowering.

What’s included:

Up to 2 hours of in-person lactation and breast/chest-feeding support and problem solving in your home.

1 week of additional support via phone, text, and/or email.

Access to my library of resources.

Support to ensure that you receive maximum allowable reimbursement from your insurance company.

Coordination between myself and the other members of your care team (pediatricians, midwives, and OBs).

Referrals as needed.

In some cases, one or more follow-up visits may be recommended. This is often the case when there is concern about infant weight gain, milk transfer at the breast, oral ties (tongue or lip ties), or other ongoing challenges that take additional time and care. I will only recommend a follow-up visit if it is necessary and/or strongly desired by the family. 

Follow-up visits are only available to those who have already had an initial visit.

What's included:

Up to 1.5 hours of in-person lactation and breast/chest-feeding support in your home, to follow up on challenges and concerns from previous visit(s).

1 week of additional support via phone, text, and/or email.

Access to my library of resources.

Support to ensure that you receive maximum allowable reimbursement from your insurance company.

Coordination between myself and other members of your care team (pediatricians, midwives, and OBs).

Referrals as needed.

Do you have questions about breastfeeding or lactation but don’t necessarily want an in-person visit? Telehealth visits are a great option for this, particularly if in-person care is not essential, desired, and/or feasible. These can occur over the phone or via a HIPAA-compliant video call. Please contact me directly (brightstarlactation@gmail.com) to determine if a telehealth visit is likely to meet your needs. 

What's included:

1 hour of remote support on a HIPAA-compliant platform to discuss questions about lactation and breast/chest-feeding that do not require or warrant an in-person visit.

1 week of additional support via phone, text, and/or email.

Support to ensure you receive maximum allowable reimbursement from your insurance company.

Note: some insurers cover/reimburse telehealth visits, while others do not. Please check with your insurance company to learn about your telehealth benefits.