Stephanie, Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is here to inspire, educate, and empower you in a judgement free way. For some women there may come a time in their breast feeding journey when asking for help is the best thing to do. Stephanie is here to answer any questions you may have and to thoroughly discuss any concerns there might be. Helping you reach your nursing goals is her number one priority.
Allow her to help you meet your personal goals.
We will meet either in Bemidji, MN at the office or via Zoom. Steph will do a full assessment of a feeding. Evaluate your latch and assist to enhance and enrich the your nursing experience. She will take her time and get to fully understand your breastfeeding goals.
Initial appointments may last for one hour to an hour and a half. Some appointments are longer, some are not. We will be sure to cover all your concerns and do a complete evaluation.
You might be wondering, what does a lactation appointment look like?
There are a few options, we can meet in the office in Bemidji or via Zoom. In home visits may be an option for established clients. A new client appointment can be between an hour to an hour and a half long, this gives us plenty of time for discussion and a nursing evaluation. For repeat clients appointments may be shorter with plenty of time to evaluation your little one nursing and to answer any questions or concerns.
We can help you with the following issues or concerns;
Breastfeeding education while pregnant, Nipple pain, non-latching, poor latch, shallow latch, tongue-tie, lip-tie, latching, positioning, poor/slow weight gain, blocked ducts, supply, pumping, choosing a pump, using your breast pump, returning to work, low pumping output, mixed feeding, donor milk, milk banking, older babies, toddlers, weaning from breastfeeding, weaning from pumping, weaning from exclusively pumping and so much more.
“I consulted Steph during the first two weeks postpartum for nursing support. This was my second baby and I had a lot of trouble with clogged ducts with my first and was determined to find GOOD help this time should I need it. In the second week postpartum I was in a lot of pain and could barely handle my baby latching. I called Steph and she came right over to my house, spent hours with me and baby as we worked on baby’s latch and my engorgement. She was so kind and patient and truly an expert on dealing with such an important matter as feeding your new baby. She honestly saved me that day. I don’t know if I would be nursing today (now 5 weeks postpartum) and pain free. She has also advised me over the phone multiple times about when to worry and what is normal-which every new mom needs! She has the advice I so desperately needed with my first baby and the expertise to fix difficult and serious breastfeeding problems. Love you Steph!” -S.P.
“Any amount of breastmilk is a gift. A gallon or a drop. Guilt and judgement serve no purpose. Breastfeed on.”Anonymous.
Complete the lactation intake form here.
Contact Steph to schedule your appointment.
All fees are collected at the time of service.
All lactation fees include a follow up phone call or email, more information and resources if necessary. As well as text support from Steph.
In-office appointments cost.
New client appointments – $125
Established clients- $55
In-home appointments cost.
New client, in-home appointments – $165
Established clients, in-home appointments- $70
(in-home appointments outside a 25-mile radius from Bemidji, MN will have a .50 a mile fee added)