Prenatal Lactation Visits
Feel Prepared before your baby arives
When you work with a lactation consultant before your baby arrives — you eliminate stress. You don’t have to worry about the feeding portion of bringing a new baby home. (Sounds dreamy, right?)
Hi, I’m Ashley Feeley!
Hello, I’m Ashley, owner of Lovely Latch Lactation and your nearby IBCLC! I want you to feel seen and empowered to create a custom feeding plan that supports your family during this new chapter.
The first week with a newborn’s a wild ride. And often, feeding’s the biggest hurdle to overcome — but not with me in your village!
“Ashley’s an incredible and wonderful lactation consultant! She taught me how to properly pump, increase my supply, different strategies for nursing, and everything in between. She has so much knowledge and has helped me immensely on this journey, I can’t thank her enough!“
-Danielle
5 Benefits
Of a prenatal Lactation Visit
Form a relationship with a local lactation consultant near you
Nothing’s worse than being beyond exhausted, still in pain, unshowered, AND struggling at feeding time. When you establish care with me before baby’s arrival, I’m already in your corner and ready to help solve problems as soon as they come up. I hold a spot around your delivery date on my calender, just in case you need me!
Feel Prepared & Ready
Do you feel behind somehow already? As a mom myself, I totally get it. I’m eager to share my education with you and answer your questions to support your feeding journey. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, chestfeeding, pumping, or bodyfeeding…I got you!
Remove Fear & Stress
With a feeding expert on your side, you’ll go into your journey more confidently. How good will it feel knowing I’m an email away? With your biggest concerns tackled, you can welcome your baby with more ease and have a solid idea of what to do in those early, exhausted days (including when to ask me for more help).
Improve Feeding Success
Have you had supply issues with a previous baby? Or maybe you’re worrying about inverted nipples? A prenatal lactation visit sets you and your baby up for success by having a personalized plan, understanding the basics, and having the tools to course correct if things don’t go as planned in the early days.
Receive Personalized Support
Every parent and baby has a unique story and body. With that, I create a customized plan for you to reach your goals. How do you want your life to look? I’ll give you the tools, education, and resources to thrive during this special time.
Feed your kiddo on your terms — don’t miss out because of no support.
What's Covered In Your Prenatal Visit?
Review of Your Medical History & Concerns
There's a lot to feeding a baby! Depending on the route (breast, chest, body, formula, pumping), you want to know what to look out for. Working with your personal heath history and goals, we discuss how to help your body thrive.
Discuss Breastfeeding Basics (Or Any Type of Feeding!)
It’s not always “natural” like they show in the movies. I’ll guide you with the basics of latching your baby, different feeding positions, hand expression, what those diapers should look like, and how much your baby should be eating.
Help with Choosing a Breast Pump or Weaning
Yup, that’s right. I support all ways to feed your baby and that includes exclusively pumping! Or if you know you don’t want to breastfeed your baby, I can help you naturally dry your milk supply up. Get all the tools you need to feed your baby — your way!
One-On-One Support
I know you have very specific questions related to your specific situation. Sure, you can Google around, but personalized care makes all the difference. I’ve helped hundreds of families on the path to happily feeding their babies, and I’m confident I’ll help yours too.
"Today I breastfed in public for the FIRST TIME EVER! I never thought I would be able to do that. With my first baby, I breastfed for 6 months, struggled a lot, and never once nursed in public. I can’t thank Ashley enough for the knowledge and confidence she has given me. She met with me about mid-way through my 3rd trimester, and I felt so prepared this time around.
The baby had very high bilirubin levels, was admitted to the NICU, and needed to be hydrated quickly. Because Ashley had helped me prepare for this (my other 2 babies also had high bilirubins), I stayed calm in a very stressful situation to hand express, nurse, and pump with confidence. Her home visits have been beyond helpful, and I am so incredibly grateful to her to be able to have this experience and special time with my baby."
-Carrie
FAQ's
When should I see a lactation consultant during pregnancy?
I recommend setting up a prenatal visit around the 34-36 week mark and a postpartum visit the same week you get home from the hospital. We want to ensure everything goes smoothly and your baby is transferring milk appropriately.
Early preparation and personalized prenatal breastfeeding education increase your chances of successfully meeting your breastfeeding goals.
Should I wake my newborn during the night to feed them?
Oh, how common this question is! We all know how meaningful sleep is, right? It’s hard to answer without any information on your baby or situation. What you really need to know is that it’s normal for babies to lose a little weight right after birth. I’ll teach you whats normal and how to ensure your baby is gaining appropriately and your milk supply is protected.
Is it normal for breastfeeding to hurt?
Absolutely not! Please reach out if feeding your baby hurts. Pain’s a huge indicator that something’s wrong. I’ll get to the bottom of it, promise.
Improve Feeding Success
Have you had supply issues with a previous baby? Or maybe you’re worrying about inverted nipples? A prenatal lactation visit sets you and your baby up for success by having a personalized plan, understanding the basics, and having the tools to course correct if things don’t go as planned in the early days.
How do I set up an appointment with you?
Fill out my intake form here. I reply within 24-48 hours, so hold tight.
Prenatal visits can be virtual or in-person at your home.