Lactation + Recovery Services Tailored to You
Every body and every journey is unique — and that’s exactly how I approach care. Whether you’re expecting, navigating the early days with your baby, preparing to return to work, or recovering from chest surgery, my services are designed around your goals. Here’s how I can help:
Prenatal Consult
It’s never too early to start preparing for feeding success. Prenatal consultations cover everything from how your body makes milk to recognizing your baby’s hunger and fullness cues. Together, we’ll build a personalized plan that fits your needs and helps you feel confident before your baby arrives.
Prenatal Consults Include:
- Resources tailored to your health and goals
- Comprehensive breastfeeding and chestfeeding education
- Personalized lactation planning and preparation
- Guidance on recognizing feeding cues
- Positioning and latch techniques
- Safe medication use during pregnancy and lactation
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Prices start at: $200
Best for: Expectant parents, parents with high-risk pregnancies, and families planning for NICU or C-section recovery.
Return-to-Work Coaching
Returning to work doesn’t mean the end of your lactation journey. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your schedule, goals, and workplace realities.
Includes:
- Pumping and storage strategies
- Scheduling and time management
- Bottle introduction and caregiver transitions
- Optional in-home support during your morning routine
Duration: Varies
Prices start at: $200 per session
Best for: Working parents planning to continue pumping, partial weaning, or transitioning feeding routines.
Postpartum Visits
From pain and latch issues to supply concerns, postpartum visits provide expert, hands-on help right when you need it most. We’ll troubleshoot feeding challenges, address comfort, and ensure both you and your baby are thriving.
Common Support Areas:
- Painful latch, sore nipples, engorgement
- Pumping and bottle introduction
- Tongue-tie or torticollis
- Nursing strikes
- Non-birth or adoptive parent lactation induction
- Body dysmorphia or breast aversion support
Duration: 1–2 hours
Prices start at: $200 (initial) | $150 (follow-up)
Best for: Families navigating feeding challenges, parents establishing supply, or anyone needing reassurance and a clear plan.
Group Classes
Learn, connect, and build confidence in a relaxed, supportive setting. Each small-group class combines evidence-based teaching with real-world tips for everyday parenting.
Popular Classes:
- Breastfeeding for Dads
- Grandparent Preparation
- Pumping + Career Support
- Babywearing
- Newborn Care
Duration: Varies
Prices start at: $75 per person
Best for: Expecting parents, extended family members, and anyone wanting hands-on learning before baby arrives.
Postpartum Support
The early weeks can feel overwhelming. Daytime in-home visits offer practical help and emotional support while you adjust to life with your baby. You’ll receive expert feeding assistance, recovery guidance, and time to rest.
Includes:
- Four hours of in-home postpartum care
- Feeding and soothing techniques
- Household help (light chores, meal prep, etc.)
- Support for both parents
Duration: 4 hours
Prices start at: $300 per session
Best for: Families who need hands-on help and rest while gaining confidence in daily baby care.
Post-Surgery Care
Healing after surgery deserves specialized care. I provide in-home and virtual support for individuals recovering from mastectomy, gender-affirming top surgery, or other chest procedures. Together, we’ll focus on healing, comfort, and safe movement while managing the details that support recovery.
Includes:
- Post-surgical assessments and basic wound care
- Medication and pain management coordination
- Gentle mobility and scar care education
- Emotional support during recovery
- Feeding or lactation suppression guidance
Duration: Varies
Prices start at: Custom, based on care needs
Best for: Individuals recovering from gender-affirming or post-mastectomy surgery seeking compassionate, knowledgeable in-home support.
Why Choose Tampa Bay Lactation
- 20+ years of experience in maternal-infant and post-surgical care
- Board-certified IBCLC + Registered Nurse (RN, BSN)
- Inclusive, evidence-based care for all families and all bodies
- In-home and virtual options for flexibility and comfort
- LGBTQIA+ affirming • Trauma-informed • Accessible
Your goals are my goals—and it’s my honor to support you every step of the way.