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OUR SERVICES

Initial Home Visit

Compassionate, hands-on support right where you are.

Greater Chicago Area • Online Anywhere

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Things feel urgent—

I can help

An initial home visit gives you immediate, hands-on support so you don’t have to navigate feeding struggles alone. Families often leave feeling listened to, reassured, and empowered with practical tools they can start using right away.

We can help with:

  • Latch Concerns

    Find a latch that’s both comfortable and effective, so feeding feels natural for you and your baby.

  • Milk Supply

    Get clear guidance to balance oversupply or boost low supply with strategies that actually work.

  • Infant Concerns

    Assess and support your baby’s anatomy, weight, and ability to feed effectively at breast or bottle (depending on your goal).

  • Breast Pain

    Ease engorgement, plugged ducts, or mastitis with supportive care that relieves pain and restores comfort.

  • Transitioning from the NICU

    Navigate the shift from hospital to home with a trauma-informed approach and specialized support for your baby’s feeding needs.

  • Parental Confidence

    Learn to read your baby’s cues and reflexes so you feel calm, capable, and connected.

  • Maternal Mental Health

    Receive trauma-informed care that honors your whole experience — body, mind, and heart.

MY APPROACH

What to expect

During your initial visit, I take the time to understand your situation and create a plan that fits your unique needs. This includes:

  • Exploring your feeding goals and experiences so far

  • Reviewing your medical history and a full assessment of your baby’s needs

  • A latch evaluation and adjustments to ensure feeding is effective and pain-free

  • Pre- and post-feed weights to measure milk intake

  • Pump demonstration and flange fitting for comfort and efficiency

  • A personalized, written feeding plan, with referrals to other providers if needed

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • Check your insurance eligibility through The Lactation Network if you have one of the following plans: BCBS, VA OptumEast, UnitedHealthcare (PPO or HMO), UMR, Oxford, or plans that include the MultiPlan, PNOA, Imagine Health, Velocity, or First Health logo.

    If your insurance isn’t listed, we can discuss self-pay options and the possibility of reimbursement through your provider.
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  • Step 3: You will receive a form to provide health history for you and your baby. Please complete the form before your visit to help me better understand you and allow our time together to be most productive. 

  • I’ll be in touch within 24–48 hours.

How it works

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  • IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. It is the highest credential for a healthcare provider specializing in lactation. IBCLCs may also be credentialed as nurses, midwives, physicians, nutritionists, and speech therapists. 

  • Many insurance plans cover up to six lactation visits. Click HERE to see if you are in-network. 

  • Nourish Lactation Chicago provides home visits to most of Chicago and the Near North or West suburbs. In some cases, a virtual visit is also a good option. 

  • Nourish Lactation Chicago will coordinate with you to find a time that works with your little one’s prime feeding times. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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