OUR SERVICES
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Initial Consultation
Our typical 2 hour in-home initial consultation agenda includes:
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Assessment of breast/nipple
- Assessment of mouth/suck/function and infant weight
- Observe feeding at breast, troubleshoot and nurse in multiple positions
- Post-feeding weight (calculate transfer)
- Measure nipple for appropriate flange size and review pumping techniques
- Review your nursing “game plan” for success
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Follow-up Consultation
Follow the same basic agenda as an initial consultation. Many times used as a check-in as the baby gets older, preparation for a tie-release procedure, or during the recovery from a tie-release procedure.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class and Risk Assessment
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms and discuss client-specific concerns and risk factors for breastfeeding challenges
- Instruction on the basics of breastfeeding (feeding cues, latching, positioning, normals in terms of feeding, weight gain, etc.)
- Assessment of breast/nipple
- Assemble pump and measure nipple for appropriate flange size
- Discuss pump settings
- Review your nursing “game plan” for success. This is specific for each family and based on individual needs
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Pump Only Consultation
Usually recommended for people wishing to exclusively pump for their baby.
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Assessment of breast/nipple
- Measure nipple for appropriate flange size
- Pump session and review of pumping techniques
- Assess daily pumping schedule and create individualized care-plan
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Bottle Feeding Consultation
Usually recommended for people who are bottle and formula feeding or who already have a satisfactory breastfeeding/pumping routine. Sometimes our clients schedule this type of appointment as they are headed back to work and having difficulty introducing a bottle to the baby.
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Assessment of mouth/suck/function and infant weight
- Discuss recommended bottles and trouble-shoot bottle feeding positions
- Individualized care-plan for helping your baby to accept a bottle
Weaning Consultation
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Discuss your plan for weaning
- Assess daily routine
- Create individualized care-plan for either baby-led or parent-led weaning
- Discuss methods of minimizing complications from weaning
- Discuss introduction of solid foods, if applicable
Adoptive Parent/Induced Lactation/Relactation
This type of consultation is recommended in any situation where a parent wishes to induce lactation or start lactating again after a period of time without lactating.
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Create individualized care-plan based on your timeline and needs
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Supple Cups Fitting
This type of consultation is recommended for parents with known flat/inverted nipples wishing to take corrective action prior to the arrival of baby.
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms
- Assessment of breast and nipple
- Apply supple cups and provide instruction on their use
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Virtual 30, 60, 90 Minute Consultations
Usually reserved for existing clients needing more intensive on-going support.
- Prompt arrival for your appointment
- Review intake forms and any changes to your situation
- Create an individualized care-plan
- Complimentary 2-6 weeks of follow-up via phone or secure patient portal
Spanish Speaking Interpreter
We offer a Spanish interpreter for appointments and phone calls upon request. Click to learn more.
Midwife Care
Dr. Michelle Shaffer, CNM specializes in providing comprehensive women’s health services. She prioritizes building strong relationships, focusing on open communication and shared decision-making to ensure you receive the optimal personalized care. As a concierge provider, Dr. Michelle offers her services to existing Premier Lactation Services clients in the comfort of their home and through tele-health. Call 571-722-6450 to learn more or visit her website.
Our Service Areas
Virginia Cities
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Culpeper
- Dumfries
- Falls Church
- Gainesville
- Haymarket
- Middletown
- Nokesville
- Stafford
- Strasburg
- Stephens City
- Tysons Corner
- Winchester
- Woodbridge
Virginia Counties
- Culpeper County
- Fairfax County
- Fauquier County
- Frederick County
- King George County
- Lancaster County
- Loudon County
- Prince William County
- Shenandoah County
- Spotsylvania County
- Stafford County
- Warren County
West Virginia Cities & Counties
- Bunker Hill
- Charlestown
- Inwood
- Berkeley County
- Clarke County
- Jefferson County
