What happens after schedulling?

Before the appointment, the birthing parent will be enrolled in our electronic health record system, where they will complete a consent form and a new patient intake packet. Using the information provided, the session will be customized to meet the specific needs of both parent and baby.

How to prepare for our visit

Submit Paperwork in Advance:Please complete and submit all intake forms, medical history, and consent documents through the provider’s portal before our appointment. Due at least 24 hours before our initial visit.
Timing the Feeding:
Your baby doesn’t need to be overly hungry, but they should be ready to eat. Please avoid offering a full feeding within one hour of our appointment — a small snack is perfectly fine.
Have Supplies Ready:
Keep your breast pump, bottles, nipple shields, and feeding pillows within easy reach.
Prepare Your Questions:
Write down any concerns ahead of time so we can address everything important to you, including pain, milk supply, or latch challenges.
Create a Comfortable Space:
Choose a quiet, well-lit area where you typically feed your baby so we can observe your usual routine.
Limit Distractions:
Secure pets and, if possible, arrange for someone to help supervise older children during our visit.

For Virtual Visits:

Confirm that your camera, microphone, and internet connection are working properly.
If available, have a partner or support person nearby to assist with camera positioning when needed.

For In-Home Visits:

Be prepared for the consultant to arrive at the scheduled time.
Have a clean, clear area available where they can safely set up a baby scale (The floor is fine).

During a home visit I can provide support with:

During the visit, we will review foundational breastfeeding concepts, evaluate the current breastfeeding dynamic, and provide support with positioning, latch techniques, milk supply management, and/or pumping as needed. Please note that each visit is individualized—topics discussed will depend on what is most relevant and beneficial, and not all areas may be addressed if they are not necessary. We will work on developing an appropriate care plan.

Weight check/Weighted feed

We can check your baby’s weight. Baby will be in a clean diaper and weighed on a infant scale. We can also do a weighted feed, this can help us get more information on how your baby is doing at the breast and how your milk supply.

Body and Oral Assessments

Claudia will assess your baby’s mouth to evaluate their suck pattern and palate structure. This helps determine which techniques may be most effective for improving latch. Observing your baby’s facial features, mouth anatomy, and tongue movement can offer early clues that there may be underlying oral factors affecting feeding.

Claudia performs a comprehensive oral assessment to understand how your baby’s mouth structure and function may be influencing feeding. Because feeding is a highly coordinated oral activity, even subtle restrictions or differences in movement can affect latch quality, milk transfer, and overall comfort for the breastfeeding parent.