Helping you reach your infant feeding goals, no matter where you are in the world and life.
Virtual Lactation and
Infant Feeding Therapy
Breastfeeding and latching is a dance between a mother and her baby. Both partners need to be in sync.
With over 25 years' experience helping families, I can help you feed your baby no matter what your situation. We'll discuss your goals, talk about your current feeding practices and routines, and work together to develop a breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or pumping plan that works for your family.
If it's harder than you expected, I'm here to help.
Bottle refusal
I've helped hundreds of bottle refusers learn to take a bottle. If you've tried it all (including my Bottle Feeding for Bottle Refusers course), it's time to book an appointment.
I can't make your baby take a bottle, but I can help you figure out why your baby is struggling. I'll evaluate your baby, observe a feeding session, make nipple recommendations, and give you a plan to move forward.
Tongue Ties
Tongue ties can be tricky. Some are obvious and some are not. If you suspect a tie, or one has already been diagnosed, I can help you through the process.
I've had extensive training in supporting families with ties. I'll work with you to improve latching, bottle feeding, your milk supply, and most importantly get your baby ready for a release and rehab post-frenectomy.
Pumping breastmilk
Whether you're pumping to go back to work, exclusively pumping, or somewhere in between - I'll help you with every step, including fitting your flanges, establishing a schedule, and keeping your baby's bottle skills strong.
We can also talk about using a pump to increase your milk supply, managing your oversupply, returning to work, navigating travel, and weaning.
Starting Solids
Introducing solids is a big milestone, but it can feel overwhelming. I can help support you with the popular baby-led weaning method or a more traditional puree approach to feeding. Let's talk about signs of readiness for solids, gagging vs. choking, coordinating solids & milk feedings, choosing a good-fit high chair, introducing utensils and cups, and how to make it all happen as smoothly as possible.
Weaning
You worked hard to breastfeed. When you are ready to change course, I can help. For some families, weaning begins with saying farewell to the pump. There is also night weaning, day weaning, partial and full weaning. Sometimes weaning is necessary for medical reasons, growing your family, or life circumstances. Whatever your reason, I can help. Together, we will make a plan that works for your family.
Feeding support from birth to weaning, and every step along the way.
pumping breastmilk
Weaning
Bottle refusal
Tongue Ties
Starting Solids
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Latching
Problems
Milk
Supply
Infant & family
Sleep
Fussy
Feeders
Returning to Work After baby
Breastfeeding Prep Before Birth
Maternal care coordination
Here's what you need to know about virtual visits.
During a virtual visit, I'm able to guide you in being hands-on with your baby - so that you can replicate these tricks again and again, and feel more confident in feeding your baby.
Skeptical about virtual? You're not alone.
Prepare for Your Appointment
Before we even meet, I ask that families share a few video clips of feeding so I can see what is going on. We use a secure platform for all of our communication - your privacy is important to me. Videos are priceless - you can literally 'show me' the issue rather than hoping the problem will occur during the visit.
Meet With Me Virtually
In the early postpartum period, parents learn best through modeling and doing things together. During a virtual visit, I use a variety of props and models (mouth, tongue, baby, breast, etc.) to demonstrate latching and feeding. I ask families to "copy me;" this ensures that families can replicate skills long after our visit.
Stay In Touch &
Stay Supported
Every visit comes with 2 weeks of follow up message support via text message or email. Two weeks after our visit, you may opt to purchase a subscription plan for on-going communication with me. I can be at your side through all of the ups and downs along your feeding journey.
"Finding Susan might have been the best thing my wife and I did in the early days of parenthood - her expertise is totally unmatched. Susan is so thoughtful about how to design a virtual visit to make it incredibly effective and time well spent."
Charlotte B.
"We had been struggling with our 3 month old daughter taking a bottle, and I was getting ready to head back to work. After our first visit with Susan I felt so hopeful and relieved to have a plan in place. We saw progress after only 1 day!"
Krista c.
"Susan truly is a boob whisperer - I couldn't have done it without her! I highly recommend her services (both before baby via her group classes, and after for individual appointments."
Amy A.
Book an Appointment
Lactation & Feeding Visit
I am in network with Aetna and UHC. Claims will be filed on your behalf. For all other insurance companies, visits are consider self-pay and payment is due at the time of our visit. A superbill will be provided as a receipt and can be submitted to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Every visit comes with 2 weeks of follow-up message support.
Out of Network Information
For an additional $10 administrative fee (per visit), you can opt to have my biller submit the claim to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. FSA, HSA, or a major credit card may be used at the time of booking.
+ Prenatal visit :$250
+ Bottle skills or initial virtual visit: $295
+ Follow-up visit $250
+ 1:1 Solid session: $275
Newborn Visit Retainer
For families wanting to reserve a newborn visit shortly after discharge, the newborn retainer is for you. Since birth is unpredictable; your reservation will ensure a timely visit with me. I'll keep a 'floating spot' on my calendar based on your due date. Reservation spaces are limited; book by 36 weeks of pregnancy.
$50
Contact Subscription
This is for established clients only. With each visit, you receive 2 weeks of follow-up text message & email support. At the end of two weeks, you can keep me on a retainer with a weekly subscription plan. I'll answer questions and provide on-going support. This is a recurring plan and can be cancelled at any time.
$25
Expert support for the most complex cases.
Working with medically-complex mothers and babies, including NICU graduates, reflux babies, slow gainers, and low-supply mommas is my forte. Helping nursing mothers prepare for the transition back to work also brings me great joy.
Looking for more support?
Check out my on-demand lactation and feeding classes, or stop in for a feeding and parenting support group (in Falls Church or online)!
on-demand feeding classes
feeding & parenting group
