Frequently Asked Questions

In the first few days after you bring your baby home, there will be many things to tend to. It may not seem like it now, but the visits you make to the pediatrician, the pharmacy, the grocery store, and the OB office are going to be time consuming and stressful. Planning ahead for in-home lactation care checks a whole host of boxes without leaving your home.

We do naked weights and calculate weight loss, eliminating your concerns about how much baby is eating. We identify possible challenges and create a plan before your first pediatrician visit. We talk about your healing (physical and emotional) to rule out any surprises with your OB. Planning ahead means having help before difficulties steal your peace and joy.

You’ll also have access to me by text and phone anytime we aren’t together. No need to wait until the next time we meet to get a question answered or a concern resolved.

I travel up to 20 miles from my home in Southeast Lincoln (near Southpoint mall). Depending on my client load, I am occasionally able to make visits further away for an additional travel fee.

YES! I’m happy to announce that I am in-network with a variety of insurance plans Click here to see if you qualify.

If your insurance plan does not cover my care, I am happy to offer a reduced out-of-pocket rate along with a superbill so you can seek reimbursement from your insurance company for out-of-network expenses

If you’ve never experienced breastfeeding and postpartum, it can be hard to explain the value of home-based care. I’d love to get together with you and explain how much of a difference it makes to have a central support person.

If your insurance plan does not cover my care, I offer lactation care in pricing tiers and my clients choose their own price point depending on their needs and situations. The care received is the same at every tier.

Although the highest tier represents the actual cost of my care, the other tiers are available for families who need a boost. Let’s find a way to make in-home breastfeeding help work for you financially. I start each calendar year with three lower tier contracts available, and then add an additional one for every two clients who choose the higher tier “pay it forward” contract.

I include a “pay it forward” option for families who recognize the benefit of in-home care and wish to bless other family.

Of course, breastfeeding is natural, but it’s also learned. By both mom and baby. Many families find that what they thought would be a natural (easy) process, was actually cloaked in mystery - How much is baby eating? Are they making enough dirty diapers? Why are they losing weight? Why does this latch still hurt?

Assessing how breastfeeding is going before these questions take over helps parents determine what next steps can help them reach their feeding goals. Breastfeeding is a process of supply and demand. If baby is latching poorly at the breast, not only will they remove very little milk (and continue to lose weight), but they will fail to establish mom’s supply, which could lead to a future supply deficit. Early assessment and intervention (when necessary) can bridge this gap and help establish an enjoyable breastfeeding relationship.

A postpartum doula specializes in care of the Mother, infant, and family from birth through the first 6 weeks or more. She is a trusted resource for postpartum concerns. A postpartum doula is a generalist who knows her scope and doesn’t hesitate to refer mothers in her care out to specialized providers when she is unable to provide for their needs. At her core, a postpartum doula cares deeply for the new family, while maintaining healthy boundaries that ensure her clients never feel awkward or needy asking for more help - they know they can come to her with their concerns without fear of judgement or bias.

I offer well rounded postpartum care that focuses first on the mother, second on the infant, and third on the rest of the family. I believe if families plan for this care before delivery, they pave the way for a smoother transition, lower their chances of postpartum mood disorders, and set themselves up for a more peaceful fourth trimester. Just like any new city is better experienced with a tour guide, so postpartum is better (less stressful, more joyful, and more enjoyable) with a postpartum doula.