Lactation Support and Infant Feeding

Feel ready to feed your baby.

Feeding is a journey that begins long before your baby arrives. Whether you are building your foundation for the first time or looking for a different experience than you’ve had before, these prenatal offerings provide the space to learn, troubleshoot, and gain the tools to navigate your unique path with confidence.

Prenatal Lactation & Feeding Education

• 60-Minute Virtual Prenatal Session

• Customized "First Week" Roadmap: A one-page actionable guide for your first days home.

• Pumping & Storage Basics: Essential overview for equipment and safety.

The Confident Start Feeding Bundle

The bridge between prenatal preparation and postpartum reality.

Makes a great shower gift!

THE PREPARATION

Foundational, evidence-based preparation for a positive start.

$100

$75

• 60-Minute Virtual Prenatal Session

• 45-Minute Virtual Postpartum Follow-Up

• The Lumaea Wellness Mindful Feeding Guide: Our exclusive, comprehensive digital manual for nursing, pumping, and mindful feeding.

• 7 Days of Post-Session Email Support: Direct access to me for follow-up questions as you prepare.

• Customized "First Week" Roadmap: A one-page actionable guide for your first days home

• Pumping & Storage Basics: Essential overview for equipment and safety.

Your Session, Your Specific Needs

No two feeding journeys are identical. Unlike a generic class, our time together is completely individualized to your history, your body, and your goals. We can dive deep into the topics that matter most to you, including:

• Navigating Previous Challenges: Creating a plan to avoid past hurdles and find a new path forward.

• The Logistics of Exclusively Pumping: Setting up your schedule, flange fitting, and optimizing output from day one.

• Medical & Physical Considerations: Discussing concerns like preparing for a planned Cesarean birth or physical differences.

• Colostrum Collection: Evidence-based guidance on collecting "liquid gold" before baby arrives.

• Feeding with a Full House: Practical strategies for breastfeeding or pumping when you already have older children at home.

• Short Leaves & Transitions: Planning for a quick return to work while maintaining your feeding goals.

You don't have to do this alone.

If feeding feels like a struggle right now, please know this: You are not failing, and you don’t have to figure this out alone. Whether we connect via high-definition virtual support or in your Woodstock-area home, I am here to walk beside you. Together, we will troubleshoot the challenges and find a path forward that honors your goals—and your well-being.

In-Person Feeding Support Session

• 90-Minute In-Home Visit: A relaxed, unhurried space to observe feeding and discuss your concerns.

• Comfort Assessment: Looking at how you and baby are physically connecting to improve comfort and ease.

• Practical Feeding Plan: A written summary of our session with clear steps for you to follow.

• 2 Days of Text Support: Direct access to me for follow-up questions as you find your rhythm.

• Support for the Whole Family: Answering questions for partners or helping you navigate feeding with older siblings around.

Virtual Feeding Support Session

Practical, evidence-informed support from the comfort of your own couch.

Recommended

THE SUPPORT

$85

$115

• 75-Minute Video Consultation: Time for me to listen to your story and observe a full feeding session.

• Latch & Positioning Support: Real-time suggestions to help you and your baby get more comfortable.

• Practical Feeding Plan: A written summary of our session with clear steps for you to follow.

• 2 Days of Text Support: Direct access to me for follow-up questions as you find your rhythm.

• Pumping or Bottle Basics: Simple, supportive guidance on using your pump or introducing a bottle.

In-person observation and support in your own space.

You deserve to be heard and understood. My approach combines clinical evidence-informed support with the mindful, non-judgmental care of a doula. Virtual support is incredibly effective for troubleshooting latch and positioning from the comfort of your own couch, while in-person visits offer guidance with my in-person presence. In either space, you will leave our time together with a clear plan and the confidence that you are exactly the parent your baby needs.

- Jessica

Lactation Counseling FAQs

What is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)?

A Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is a professional who has received extensive training in human lactation and infant feeding. CLCs provide evidence-based education, practical strategies, and hands-on support for common challenges such as latch difficulties, sore nipples, pumping, milk supply concerns, and transitioning back to work.

Do you only help with breastfeeding, or can you support pumping and bottle feeding?

I support all feeding methods. While many families come to me for breastfeeding support, I also provide guidance on exclusive pumping, combination feeding, bottle-feeding techniques, and formula use. My philosophy is that feeding should support the health and well-being of both the baby and the parent.

How do your services compare to an IBCLC?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is considered the highest level of clinical lactation support, often working in hospitals and with complex medical cases. As a CLC, I am fully trained to help with most common feeding challenges, particularly in outpatient, community, and home-based settings. If a situation requires advanced medical oversight, I will help refer you to resources that are a great fit for your family’s needs.

Do you offer in-home or virtual lactation support?

I offer a hybrid of virtual and in-person lactation support tailored to your needs. I specialize in virtual prenatal breastfeeding education for families everywhere, and I provide hands-on, in-home lactation consultations for my local community within 12 miles of Woodstock, IL.

Virtual Lactation Support (Available Everywhere)

My virtual sessions are perfect for Prenatal Feeding Prep or Postpartum Check-ins. We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform to:

• Review your breastfeeding goals and birth plan.

• Walk through your breast pump settings and flange sizing.

• Troubleshoot supply concerns or localized discomfort.

• Why Virtual? It’s the most convenient way to get expert support without the stress of hosting a visitor in those late pregnancy or early postpartum days.

In-Home Lactation Consultations

For families who prefer in-person assistance—such as latching support, positioning, or a physical assessment—I offer in-home visits within a 12-mile radius of Woodstock, Illinois. This includes local service to:

• Woodstock

• Bull Valley

• Huntley (including support for families delivering at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital)

• McHenry

• Marengo

• Crystal Lake

• Wonder Lake

Please note: Because in-home visits require additional travel and setup time, they are booked as extended sessions (90 minutes).