Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during an in-home lactation consultation?

Well..quite a bit!

Here is a snap-shot:

• Review of Medical History, Birth and Lactation history

• Physical exam of Mother and Baby

• Assessment of Baby’s latch

• Assistance with Latching

• Assess and Troubleshoot Pumping

• Weighted feed (weigh baby pre and post feed)

• Discussion of any needed work up

• Assistance with Latching

• Lots and lots of education, tips and tricks for successful breastfeeding

• Discussion of local resources and referrals

• Development of treament and care plan to meet your lactation goals

Where will you travel to?

For 1:1 home consultation I travel throughout Hudson County including; Hoboken, Jersey City, Bayonne, Union City, Weehawken, North Bergen and Secaucus. As well as Bergen, Essex, Union, Somerset and Morris County. Small commuter fees may apply outside of Hudson County.

For all classes I travel throughout NJ, NY and CT.

Do you have any personal breastfeeding experience?

Yes! I have 3 children who have all breastfed, two of which have also successfully weaned! I have personally worked through mastitis, tongue and lip tie, cracked nipples, nipple vasospasm, engorgement, difficult latch, sleepless nights, working and pumping, babies with milk protein intolerance, multi-food protein intolerance as well as child with an anaphylactic allergy.

Why MilkBodysoul?

The healthcare we receive today is fractured. We see a different specialist for each part of our body. The truth is that our bodies are one entity. We can not separate our mind from our breasts from our stomach from our inner beings. We are constantly in a state of healing in search for optimal heath. Health only can occur once our MindBodySoul is recognized and treated as one.

Although this is true for every aspect of our lives, I find that the disconnect of MindBodySoul during lactation one of the greatest contributors to lactation failure. I treat lactation as a very holistic goal. Mom and baby are one dyad together and finding harmony in your body and in your life will lead to the greatest success and health.

Do You take insurance?

I am only seeing currently established United Health Care clients. I am out of network for all other insurances but happy to provide an itemized superbill.