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Hello, My name is Kiley, and I’m reaching out to see if I can schedule a lactation consultation at your earliest convenience. We’re looking for some support with breastfeeding and would really appreciate your guidance. Specifically, I’m hoping to get help with: • Improving latch and positioning • Encouraging effective latching without a nipple shield (we’re currently using a shield on the left side and would love help weaning off of it) • Making sure our baby is getting optimal milk during feeds and gaining weight appropriately • Guidance on pumping and how to do that effectively in tandem with breastfeeding Overall, we’re looking for some foundational breastfeeding support to make sure we’re on the right track and to build confidence moving forward.

I'm looking for a lactation consultant that is covered by my insurance. This will be my first baby so I'd like to have guidance as I start breast-feeding, using a pump, and figuring everything out. I plan to give birth at a hospital.

I plan to give birth at a hospital. I plan on exclusive pumping but supplementing with formula when needed. No nursing at all.

I am looking for a midwife or even 2, an doula possibly, and a lactation consultant to guide me through all of the specifics of a home birth and what it all entails! I want to do a home birth (we live in an apartment as well) so bad, but am also nervous of the risks it might come with. My husband and I live 5 minutes from a University of Michigan hospital, and I have an OB. My pregnancy has gone as perfect as it can, and baby is completely healthy and has absolutely no issues! I’m hoping to at least talk to a midwife at first to decide for sure that a home birth is right for me and my baby girl! If my husband and I decide it is for sure what we want then I want to move forward in doing a home birth with a midwife and maybe even a doula?… my husband is completely on board with the home birth idea as well and is super supportive of any route I choose to go! I want to make my dream home birth happen! So I don’t know the price range of what we want to be in, but if our insurance helps us out which I think it should, we can be pretty flexible! I’m not completely sure what the price range is for a midwife and doula either, but I’m definitely going to do some research and see what a reasonable budget is! I’m hoping to find someone patient, takes their time (doesn’t rush the delivery unless medically needed), is soft spoken when needed, and is bubbly and positive! My husband and I are Christians as well, but either way it isn’t a make or break type of thing! I’m flexible with that type of thing! My birth plan is obviously I want to do a home birth if I possibly can, I want to go unmedicated, I want the lights to be on, but dimmed and at my place the lighting is perfect for the amount of light I want to have, I want/need a calm and peaceful environment because I can get stressed easily if the environment is chaotic and rushed, I want to maybe have music playing in the background just to have a peaceful labor, I want to move around as much as possible while laboring, I am very open to cervical checks to see how much I’m dilated as well as checking baby girl’s heart rate on a Doppler, I love encouragement and talking (any sort of fun or easy going conversations is such a great way to help me get through contractions), if i can have pictures and videos taken here and there I would love to get some taken to remember those moments, I’m not exactly sure what position I want to give birth in but I’m thinking on my back on my own bed like normal or sitting up a bit on my bed as well, and I would love to have my husband cut the cord and be as involved as possible in the birth of he wants to be! This birth plan is long and specific, but if it doesn’t go exactly to plan I’m flexible as long as we are both healthy! I’m also not sure if it’s still possible being in an apartment but I really hope it can be! The walls are pretty sound proof:) I am so excited for this journey and I am looking forward to hopefully making my dream home birth a reality!

Planning to give birth to my third baby at trinity health muskegon. Would like birth support for extra advocacy, postpartum support as I'm a graduate student, and need lactation support as I had failed exclusively breast feeding with my first two despite wanting to breast feed. I'm currently unsure of budget. I go with the flow in terms of birth. I had epidurals the first two times but would prefer not to. I'm not opposed to an epidural but would prefer to give birth pain medication free. I want my baby to receive vitamin k, b, and erythromycin, I want the baby to stay in the room with me at all times unless medically necessary, and want the cord delayed clamping until the cord is white. Currently working through making my birth plan and adding things as I decide upon them. Thank you for reading.

Looking for someone that takes Medicaid to help me latch more. I previously was pumping 6-9 oz per pump. But stopped to help my mental health. Been trying to relactate for just over a month but would currently like to breastfeed so I can help it along and potentially help let down.

Having trouble getting deep latch, hurts really bad when she is latching. I don’t want to switch to pumping and really want this to work so willing to do whatever I need too, it wasn’t hurting at first but now it is

I'm a single mother - plan to give birth in a hospital, likely induce a week before due date. I'm just worried about having night support the first few months, and some emotional support as I navigate this transition. My mom will help me but probably won't do many night shift.

I need help on pumping breastmilk doe my baby, I dont feel like im producing enough or doing it right. Maybe get her to latch if its not too late.

Looking for tips and help with breastfeeding as a first time mom. My baby latched great at the hospital and now that we are home she will scream anytime I offer my boob to her. She takes a bottle great and I have been pumping about 2 oz total every 3 hours and feeding it to her. She is 4 days old now. I plan to combo feed but would like to breastfeed while I am home and not working.

Help with my newborns latch. I use a shield because after 4 days of good latch he stopped latching im assuming bc I was engorged and I have large breasts

Preemie birth 4 weeks early, 2 weeks in the NICU and with a feeding tube. Does well with bottles but has trouble latching to breast. I'm wondering about possible tongue or lip ties, and also believe he's dealing with frequent reflux

Lactation Consultant in kalamazoo. Feeding and sleep training

I think I’m doing okay breastfeeding. It doesn’t hurt anymore and she is latching well. But how do I know if I’m supplying enough milk for her?

Home birth, first child Not sure on budget Still planning the birth plan, its my first child so this is all very new still

I am planning to give birth at Alma Hospital and am currently looking for a supportive, knowledgeable doula to assist me through labor and delivery. My birth plan is simple and focused on having a safe, healthy delivery for both myself and my baby. I am open to guidance, education, and support throughout the process, especially in managing pain, understanding my options, and advocating for my needs during labor. I am hoping to work with a doula who is certified and experienced in hospital births. Experience with first-time or low-intervention births is a plus. A calm, supportive, and reassuring presence is very important to me. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff are also key. There are no special requirements in terms of additional duties such as cooking, cleaning, or postpartum household support. My primary focus is labor and delivery support, along with breastfeeding and latching support. The care recipient is myself and my newborn. There are no known special needs at this time. I am planning to decide on feeding breastfeeding and bottle feeding and would appreciate a doula who can provide guidance or resources if needed. My budget is based on what my insurance will cover. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and I would like assistance understanding what services may be eligible for coverage or reimbursement. Overall, I am looking for someone who will help me feel confident, supported, and informed during one of the most important experiences of my life.

I plan to give birth in a hospital. I would like coverage to be covered by insurance. I am planning a csection and planning to breast feed. I would like a prenatal consultation.

Baby has colic due to reflux and digestive discomfort. Also has a tongue tie. Looking for advice on these matters and how they’re impacting nursing before seeing a ped dentist for tongue tie release. HAP HMO insurance.

Lactation help. My newborn won’t latch on my nipples, but will with a nipple shield. He will suckle for a minute or so before falling asleep at the breast requiring constant stimulation to nurse. He will then be hungry a few minutes after feeding again.

I plan to give birth at home with no epidural which I'm hoping could be covered by insurance so relatively low to no out of pocket