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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 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. 

  • 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

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

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 
  • 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

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

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

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

We offer a Spanish interpreter for appointments and phone calls upon request. Click to learn more.

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

PREMIER LACTATION SERVICES PROVIDERS

Laura McCarthy

Rachel Crossen

Brittany Dodson

Laura Musser

TESTIMONIALS

“Laura McCarthy me feel comfortable and her knowledge and bedside manner were impressive. I recommend Premier Lactation Services because of the great care and professionalism I experienced.”

“Breastfeeding is such a personal and emotional experience, and Rachel earned my trust with her professionalism, sensitivity, and non-judgmental attitude. She truly cared about me and my baby and wanted to help us reach our breastfeeding goals. There were so many times I wanted to give up, but her expertise and encouragement helped to keep me on track.”