What can I expect from a visit with the Lactation
Consultant?
As a lactation consultant in private practice, Lori J. Isenstadt,
IBCLC will provide the mother with a visual and hands on breastfeeding
assessment. Lori will listen to your concerns, assess baby’s oral
anatomy, your breast anatomy, and observe latch. A full feeding
will be observed.
During this feeding, latch and positions adjustments will be made as
necessary with mother having plenty of opportunity to practice latching
her baby on. While your baby is feeding, questions will be answered
regarding normal newborn breastfeeding behavior.
Once feeding is complete, Lori will measure intake at breast using a Medela Baby Weigh scale. Based on observations noted during this
consult, a written care plan will be given for moms to take home and
refer to. The visit with the lactation consultant typically lasts
1 – 1 ½ hours.
Mothers generally feel a sense of relief knowing that they have met with an experienced professional who will be working with them to correct their breastfeeding problems. Typically any pain they have been suffering with, is greatly reduced by the end of their initial consult. The lactation consultant will give the mother a care plan which will further reduce their pain over a short time.
Mothers leave a consult feeling assured and confident in their ability to breastfeed their baby. They receive consistent, current and evidence based research regarding breastfeeding. Please see link for testimonials to read what other mothers have stated about their consult.
Once home with a new baby, parents often have numerous questions related to breastfeeding. Parents are encouraged to bring a list of written questions, which will be discussed during the course of the consult. The consult provides an excellent opportunity for you to receive current information in a relaxed atmosphere.
Lori knows that mothers are most successful when they are able to
receive continued help for a short time after the initial consult. For
this reason, you are strongly encouraged to take full advantage of the
excellent follow-up opportunities offered. Your case will remain
open for 2 weeks after your initial consult. During this time you
can call or email Lori for additional follow-up questions and to report
progress. Approximately 85% of the problems
are fixed in less than 2 weeks. If you require additional help
after 2 weeks, Lori will recommend that you schedule a follow-up
appointment.
A comprehensive report of your consult will be sent to your doctor, upon
your request only. This will enable your doctor to be kept
informed of your initial concern and of your progress.
Mothers who rent the Medela Symphony hospital grade electric breast pump
will be given complete instructions on the care and use of the pump.
Mothers will be given complete instructions based on their individual
needs, whether it is for temporary pumping to heal breast or nipple
tissue, exclusive pumping for a baby who is not able to latch, separation
from a baby who is in the hospital and/or the need to pump when
returning to work.
Support for the Breastfeeding Mother
The average length of a lactation visit is 60 - 90 minutes. You can choose to meet with me at my home office or I will be happy to travel to your home.
The fees list below are a flat fee. There is no additional fee for travel, for gas or for a consult which lasts longer than 90 minutes.
What is the fee for a visit with the lactation consultant ?
Office visit -------------------------------------------------$80.00
Home visit-------------------------------------------------$140.00
(If round trip mileage is less than 40
miles)
Home visit-------------------------------------------------$160.00
(If round trip
mileage is between 40
and 60 miles)
To schedule a Lactation Consult Call 623-362-2511 or
email me at aabreastfeeding@hotmail.com or go to the Contact me page
Please enter in the subject line or comment box "Lactation Consult"
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