Breastfeeding is a learned behavior

for both you & your baby.

Get the support you & your baby deserve.

I am available for you at your convenience.

Newborns feeding times change every day. 

You need support in the moment.


My flexible services are available to you

as soon as you’re home with your baby.

Consultations are customized

to fit your unique needs

Your session might include one or more of the following:

Lactation Support

  • Observing & assessing a feeding

  • Weighted Feeds to check milk transfer

  • 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

  • Suggestions for pumping schedules

  • Education on safe handling & storing of breast milk

Newborn Care

  • Education on newborn behaviors, healthy feeding & sleeping schedules

  • When, how or if 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 Support

• Prenatal Lactation Counseling ($220)

  • Education Session (In-home) - up to 60 minutes

  • Texting Support

Includes:

  • Discussing your intentions for feeding your baby

  • What to expect in the first hours after birth

  • “The Golden Hour” (the first few hours after birth) & how milk making hormones work

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

  • Skin-to-skin & how partner can participate

  • Education about the maternal and newborn benefits of breastfeeding

• Virtual Prenatal Lactation Counseling ($200)

  • Video Consult - 30+ minutes

  • One Follow Up Call - 15 minutes

  • Texting Support

• Postpartum Lactation Counseling ($220)

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

  • Texting Support

Includes:

  • Breastfeeding assessment - observation and education on:

    • proper latch techniques

    • milk transfer

    • positions & comfort

  • How to know if your baby is getting enough milk - weighted feeding

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

  • Skin-to-skin and how to include your partner

  • Soothing techniques

  • Learning your baby’s feeding cues

  • Mother’s breast health

  • Discuss any questions or concerns

• Virtual Postpartum Lactation Counseling ($200)

  • Video Consult - 30+ minutes

  • One Follow Up Call - 15 minutes

  • Texting Support

Virtual Follow Up Check-In ($100)

  • Video or Phone Call - 15 minutes

  • Texting Support

Frequency of follow-up visits is dependent on your needs. It could range from

a weekly check-in, 3 visits a week, every day for a few weeks or just as needed.

I have a flexible schedule to meet your family’s needs while

monitoring you and your baby’s progress.

Together we will work to prevent & solve any breastfeeding problems.

The perfect package for your

1st day home with baby

Lactation & Love

A combination of

Lactation Assessment + Postpartum Doula Care

Includes:

• Lactation Assessment

  • Observe a feeding (including a weighted feed)

  • Assess baby’s latch and milk transfer

• Postpartum Doula Support

  • Model & Teach 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 an uninterrupted meal

    • spend time with your partner

    • go for a walk or run an errand

Lactation & Love ♡ You deserve it

  • 2 hour visit - $310

  • 4 hour visit - $400

Postpartum Doula Support

Please visit my Postpartum Doula website for more information

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To address your postpartum needs, visit:

AlyssaHelpingHand.com

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 ($200)

“Settling In” - 12 hours ($600)

“Nurturing” - 28 hours ($1400)

• A la carte doula hours - $50/hour (4 hour minimum)

Build confidence to feed your baby.

I look forward to connecting with you!

alyssa@nourishyournewborn.com

(530) 214-9098


Truckee/North Lake Tahoe, CA

Virtual Consults available world wide!