“There are two ways to be happy: Improve your reality and lower you expectations.”

— Jodi Picoult

BEFORE

  • Complete Consents and Intake Form

  • Create Spruce Account

  • Create a list of all questions/concerns

  • Gather any supplies (pumps, bottles, pacifiers, etc.) that you have questions about

  • Try not to do a full feed close to session. If baby is starving give a snack (appox 1oz) or a short session

  • DONT worry about your appearance or the appearance of your space (if we are meeting in person, make any significant changes (unless instructed)

    *Your card on file will be charged for any fees prior to my arrival

DURING

  • I will wash my hands and sanitize throughout our entire consultation

  • I will ask permission to touch you and your baby and check on your physical and emotional needs

  • I will perform an oral assessment on baby and a breast/nipple assessment on you

  • I will observe a feeding session being as hands off as possible and offer suggestions as needed

  • I will perform pre and post weight feed (as baby allows)

  • We will talk about you current needs and develop a plan to help you reach your lactation goals together

AFTER

  • You will receive a comprehensive care plan within 24 business hours

  • You will have unlimited follow-up with me via secure messaging for 14 days following each consultation

  • I will try my best to address your concerns but know that breastfeeding is a process and everything wont magically resolve overnight. This is why we continue to work together and schedule follow ups as needed

  • Contact me if we need to tweak your care plan. We are a team and I want to ensure the plan works for everyone on the team. If I don’t hear from you Ill assume all is well