Breastfeeding is a learned behavior

for both you and your baby.

Get the support you and your baby deserve.

I am available for you at your convenience.

Newborns feeding times change every day. 

You need support in the moment.


My on-call services are available to you

at your baby’s first feeding cue.

Consultations are customized

to fit your unique needs

Your session might include one or more of the following:

Lactation Support

  • Observing & assessing a feeding

  • Suggestions for improved latch & positioning to ensure your baby is getting as much milk as possible

  • Customized plan for reaching your breastfeeding goals

Pumping Education

  • Overview & assembly of pump & its parts

  • Proper fitting of phalanges to your breasts & nipples

  • Instruction for cleaning the pump & its parts

  • Introduction to pumping schedules

  • Overview of safely handling & storing breast milk

Newborn Care

  • Overview of newborn behaviors, healthy feeding & sleeping schedules

  • When & how to introduce a pacifier

  • Demonstration of bathing, swaddling, soothing & baby wearing

  • Opportunity to discuss your newborn questions

Lactation Counseling

Whether you plan to breastfeed, bottle feed or a combination of both, I can help you

set intentions, manage expectations and feel confident in your feeding journey.

VIRTUAL VISITS AVAILABLE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

Please feel free to contact me at any point prenatally or during the postpartum period.

Initial Lactation Intake:

• Prenatal Lactation Counseling ($124)

Includes:

  • Breastfeeding Assessment (in-home) - up to 60 minutes

  • Texting Support - 2 weeks

Virtual Prenatal Lactation Counseling ($120)

Includes:

  • Video Consult - 30+ minutes

  • Texting Support - 2 weeks

  • One Follow Up Call - 15 minutes

We will discuss your intentions for how you will feed your baby including:

  • Education about the maternal and newborn benefits of breastfeeding

  • How to engage your partner in your feeding plan

  • Information about:

    • pumping

    • bottle feeding

    • night feedings

    • formula feeding

  • “The Golden Hour” (the first few hours after birth)

    • Why early breastfeeding initiation is so important for establishing a milk supply

    • Skin-to-skin

• Postpartum Lactation Counseling ($124)

Includes:

  • Breastfeeding Assessment (in-home) - up to 60 minutes

  • Texting Support - 2 weeks

• Virtual Postpartum Lactation Counseling ($120)

Includes:

  • Video Consult - 30+ minutes

  • Texting Support - 2 weeks

  • One Follow Up Call - 15 minutes

We will discuss how breastfeeding or bottle feeding is going so far, including:

  • Breastfeeding assessment - I will observe a feeding and teach proper latch techniques

  • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk

  • Making a game plan so your feeding relationship will be successful going forward

  • Skin-to-skin

  • Soothing techniques

  • Learning your baby’s feeding cues

  • Mother’s breast health

Ongoing Lactation Support (after initial intake)

Follow-Up Lactation Counseling:

• Postpartum Lactation Assessment ($100)

Includes: 1 in-home breastfeeding assessment

  • Observe a feeding to assess latch, milk transfer and comfort

  • Follow-up on lactation plan that we made during the initial consultation

  • Discuss any new questions or concerns that may have come up

Virtual Lactation Assessment ($60-$100)

Includes: 1 Video Consult

  • 30 minutes ($60)

  • 50 minutes ($100)

  • Flexible call scheduling to accommodate your baby’s feeding time

Virtual Follow Up Check-In ($50)

Includes:

  • Video or Phone Call - 15 minutes

  • Texting Support - 1 week

Depending on your needs, frequency of follow-up could range from

a weekly check-in, 3 times a week or every day for a week.

I can monitor you and your baby’s progress and work to prevent and solve any breastfeeding problems.

NEW Special Offering!

Lactation & Love

A combination of

Lactation Assessment + Postpartum Doula Care

Includes:

• Lactation Assessment

Observe a feeding & answer any questions

  • Postpartum Doula Care

I’ll model babywearing & care for your newborn while you

enjoy a few hours of self care, whatever that looks like for you -

take a nap or a relaxing shower, have a good meal or run an errand.

A perfect “Welcome Home” package for any new parent.

Postpartum Doula Support

Please visit my Postpartum Doula website for more information

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To address your postpartum needs, visit:

AlyssaHelpingHand.com

I offer ongoing postpartum support related to all aspects of newborn care including:

  • Techniques for bonding with your new baby (including baby wearing)

  • Basic baby care: diapering, bathing, dressing, swaddling, umbilical cord & circumcision care

  • Tips & tricks for infant soothing and reading baby’s cues

  • Support for emotional & physical recovery from birth

  • Screening for perinatal mood disorders

  • Impact of hormones, sleep, diet and self care

“Access to your personal baby whisperer and mama-care expert whenever you need me the most!”

In-person doula services & packages:

“Welcome Home” - 4 hours ($160)

“Settling In” - 12 hours ($480)

“Nurturing” - 28 hours ($1120)

• A la carte doula hours - $40/hour (4 hour minimum)



Build confidence to feed your baby.

Contact me!

alyssa@nourishyournewborn.com

(530) 214-9098


Truckee, CA 96161

Virtual Consults available world wide!