Did you know most insurance plans cover lactation consultations?

Through our partnership with
The Lactation Network, consultations are typically covered at 100% with no out of pocket costs for families.

Learn how meeting with a Lactation Consultant in the third trimester can boost breastfeeding success, why prenatal hand expression helps with milk supply, and how to get a comfortable latch from day one. We’ll also cover colostrum collection, managing engorgement, preventing clogged ducts, and knowing if baby is getting enough milk—plus why breastfeeding shouldn't be painful.

Prenatal lactation education has been shown to improve overall breastfeeding outcomes. Expectant mothers and families who receive prenatal lactation care in the 3rd trimester report feeling more prepared and confident as they begin their feeding journey. Learning about the benefits of prenatal hand expression, how to collect and store colostrum, helpful tips and strategies to stimulate a timely and plentiful milk supply, managing engorgement, preventing clogged milk ducts/mastitis and knowing how to achieve an effective and comfortable latch to avoid common pitfalls like nipple pain, damage and delayed or low milk supply.

Understanding normal newborn feeding habits and being able to identify early hunger cues enables parents to initiate feeding at just the right time allowing for more enjoyable feedings, promoting healthy attachment and bonding.

We recommend establishing care with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at approximately 32-34 weeks to review breastfeeding basics, your health and previous breastfeeding history, concerns and feeding goals.

Additional prenatal lactation education is recommended at approximately 35-37 weeks however it is never too late to start.

Expectant parents prepare extensively for labor and the birth of their baby, but will spend exponentially more time feeding them. While breastfeeding is perfectly natural, it does not always come perfectly naturally so although it is often overlooked, prenatal lactation education is vitally important to helping parents realize their feeding goals.