What to Expect- Supporting You and Your Baby
GUIDING YOU ON WHAT TO EXPECT DURING OUR COMPREHENSIVE LACTATION ASSESSMENTS
Our goal is to normalize any breastfeeding and pumping challenges and help you integrate breastfeeding and pumping into your day-to-day life. We work closely with you and your baby to develop a personalized, realistic care plan tailored to your unique situation.
What to Expect During a Visit
A typical visit lasts 90-120 minutes for an initial visit or 30-60 minutes for a follow-up visit. We provide a comprehensive breastfeeding assessment that may include evaluation in the following areas:
PARENT ASSESSMENT
Health, lifestyle, pregnancy, and birth history related to lactation.
Breast and nipple examination to assess structure and function, including glandular abnormalities, lumps, infections, or engorgement.
Identification of conditions that might impact breastfeeding, such as flat or inverted nipples, cracks, blisters, scar tissue, etc.
INFANT ASSESSMENT
An oral assessment to assess development, anatomy and suckling ability, assess for oral restrictions/tongue tie and muscular tightness
Feeding history and assessment.
Weight checks, including pre- and post-weight feedings, as necessary to assess milk transfer.
FEEDING ASSESSMENT
A complete feeding assessment, including the evaluation and discussion of supplements.
Positioning guidance and adjustment.
Pump flange sizing.
Follow-Up and Support
After your visit, you will receive:
A comprehensive care plan with supporting documentation specific to your breastfeeding concerns.
Ongoing access to discuss how your plan is working and make adjustments as needed.
Additional consultations, if your situation requires multiple visits.
A physician report sent to your baby’s healthcare provider.
Receipts and supporting documents for insurance reimbursement, if applicable.
Important Note: Please don’t worry about cleaning your house before our visit. As a postpartum parent, your only responsibility is caring for your new baby. Our focus is entirely on you and your baby, not the dust bunnies or dishes!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at dana@branchburglactation.com.
Anna was an absolute lifesaver to my family! I was two weeks postpartum to a 5 week premature baby and she gave me all the tools to start my breastfeeding journey. My baby developed colic and Anna noticed some tension and referred us to a chiropractor. My once screaming baby was smiling for the first time and hitting milestones. My husband says that Anna should not be called just a lactation consultant but also a baby expert. We truly cannot thank Anna enough for everything she has done for our family! “
– Julia, Branchburg