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Virtual support

It's More Than Milk Lactation Services offers online lactation services. Our goal is to empower families experiencing lactation difficulty with knowledge, compassion, and support. Breastfeeding is a natural way to feed your baby, but it doesn't come naturally for many families. A HIPPA-compliant platform is used for all online services.  No part of your visit will be recorded.

Online consultation services are available to families living outside of the Austin area. Online consultations can be useful for a variety of reasons including:

  • Guidance with lactation and returning to work/school

  • Questions for the IBCLC

  • A check in between visits

  • Special circumstances, such as weaning, inducing lactation, and lactation after infant loss​

  • Concerns with an older breastfed infant, such as transition to solid food and nursing strikes

 

Virtual Postpartum Consultation

An online lactation consultation is 45 to 60 minutes in length. Additional time is measured in 30-minute increments, A report of our visit and care plan will be emailed to you within 24 hours, along with forms to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. 
A virtual visit can include:

  • Evaluation of parent and baby's medical history

  • Addressing your primary concerns and challenges 

  • A check in between in-person visits

  • Guidance with creating or updating an existing nursing or pumping plan​

  • Evidence-based support and education on newborn and baby care

  • Customized care plan to help family reach their lactation goal 

SELF PAY: $100 (45-60 MINUTES)


Virtual Pumping Consultation

This is a standalone service

Many parents exclusively or occasionally pump in order to provide their baby with human milk. Pumping can be a lot of work, but there are many things that can be done to make it an efficient process. Pumping techniques and properly sized parts are crucial to maintaining your milk supply! This standalone service includes follow up by text or email for two weeks after our visit about your care plan. If it is has been more than two weeks since our visit, a follow up consultation may be recommended.

We will discuss techniques to maximize your milk supply, fit you for flange/breast shield, and troubleshoot issues you’re experiencing.

Length of session: 45-60 minutes. Pumping consultations are offered as a virtual or in office service only.

SELF PAY: $100 (45-60 MINUTES)


Virtual Weaning Consultation

This is a standalone service

Is your lactation journey coming to an end? Let’s talk about the physical and emotional changes that come with weaning. Together, we will discuss your current nursing and/or pumping schedule and figure out a weaning plan for you. This option can be used if you’re looking to wean quickly, or would like it to be a more child-led process.

Weaning consultations are offered as a virtual or in office service only.

SELF PAY: $100 (45-60 MINUTES)