An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is a healthcare professional specialized in clinical management of breastfeeding and human lactation. IBCLC’s complete rigorous education, supervised clinical hours, and pass a national board exam to earn certification. This is the “Gold Standard” in lactation care.

If you plan to self-pay, you can go directly to my CONTACT page to send me a message. I treat all inquiries as “urgent” and I will make every effort to respond ASAP.

If you intend to use insurance to cover the cost of care, please start with the CONFIRM INSURANCE page. NOTE: If you have urgent questions that can’t wait, please also send me a message via the CONTACT page.

Yes. Many major insurance plans cover lactation support at 100% (no copay). To confirm insurance coverage for your visit, please CLICK HERE.

Self-Pay is always an option. Please review my FEE SCHEDULE. If I am out-of-network, I will provide you with a Superbill to submit to insurance. Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed.

You can utilize HSA funds for out-of-pocket expenses.

No. My FEE SCHEDULE is per visit. A typical visit is at least 60 minutes, but can last up to 90 minutes depending on the circumstances. I will never charge you more than the agreed upon fee.

That depends on your plan. First you will need to confirm that I am in your network (see CONFIRM COVERAGE). Many plans that cover my services include 6 visits. I have never seen less than 3 visits covered. Insurance is everchanging, but typically this is no copay for lactation support.

Please send me a message via my CONTACT page. I treat all inquiries as “urgent” so I will make every effort to respond quickly. If you are not quite ready to chat, please follow my INSTAGRAM page for tips, advice, and to stay informed about classes & events.

All post-partum home visits start with an infant weight check, using my medical-grade pediatric scale. I will ask for your baby’s weight history so that I can track their weight gain/ loss patterns.

If you are breastfeeding/ chest feeding, I will then weigh your baby a 2nd time using grams as a unit of measure. We will weigh the baby again after feeding to determine how much milk was transferred. This will help us develop a feeding plan.

I will observe a full feeding to assess both baby’s feeding skills and parent’s technique. I will assess milk supply to determine if it is meeting baby’s current needs.

If you are pumping, I will check flange size and demonstrate how to use your pump for maximum effectiveness.

In the end, we will develop an individualized feeding plan that works for your family.

My After-Visit Report will be available to you via my online medical charting platform. It will include my assessments, your individualized feeding plan, and additional resources to assist you in working toward your goals in between our visits.

Both are important and highly recommended for expecting parents who plan to breastfeed or are considering it. Here’s the difference:

Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation: This is a private (1-on-1) encounter with an IBCLC. If you have insurance coverage for lactation support, this visit is 100% covered. It includes a review of your personal health history and your birthing plan, so that you can learn how these things can impact your breastfeeding/ chest feeding journey. It also includes a “breastfeeding basics” class, covering topics like milk production, newborn feeding norms.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class: This is typically group instruction. If there is a fee for the class, it will not be covered by insurance. Group classes are a fantastic way to prepare for breastfeeding/ chest feeding, but they do not include any personalized care.

Yes, by all means PLEASE include your partner or support person at our visits! Studies have shown that you are more likely to meet your breastfeeding goals with partner support. The more informed they are, the better they can support you!

Yes. I have a medical grade pediatric scale, which I will bring to all postpartum visits. Each visit starts with an infant weight check, as this is a crucial part of feeding evaluation. The scale is also used to measure at-breast milk-intake during your visit.

If you are doing a combination of breastfeeding and formula feeding, on-going lactation support is crucial to help you determine how much milk baby may be transferring at breast. This will help you anticipate how much supplementation your baby may need. This can change over time. Plan to have ongoing lactation support to periodically check how much milk baby is transferring at the breast and ensure consistent weight gain.

Call me! This is the perfect opportunity for a comprehensive feeding evaluation. Together we will determine where you are and where you need to be. I will correspond with your Pediatrician so that they are privy to our feeding plan.

Yes! Please stay tuned! I hope to offer a group breastfeeding class in or near Belmont, NC in the summer of 2026! Please follow me on INSTAGRAM for updates.

Wherever you are in your breastfeeding/ chest feeding journey, my goal is to meet you there. I strive to provide evidence-based care with compassion and without judgement. There is no “one size fits all” approach to feeding your baby. This is such a precious time in your lives, and I feel that it is an honor to be a part of your care team.

If you are Self-Pay, I can accept Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Check. Unfortunately, I cannot accept card payments currently. If you wish to use HSA funds, I will provide you with a receipt to submit for reimbursement.

Currently I serve a 45-minute radius of Belmont, NC. This covers all of Gaston County, the majority of Mecklenburg County, and parts of York County. Examples of locations included in my service area are Belmont, Uptown Charlotte and surrounding neighborhoods, Mountain Island Lake, Steele Creek, Mount Holly, Cramerton, Gastonia, Lake Wylie, Clover, Indian Land.