Heather Kleinhans Lactation Consultant in Visalia, CA
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About Heather
Heather Kleinhans is a faith-driven wife and mother. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University in 2010 and has worked in the therapy world, building her specialized clinical skills through continued education and service in efforts to support pediatric clientele with orofacial myofunctional and feeding disorders. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in California for over 10 years, and in Arizona prior to that. Her passion was fueled by her own struggles with myofunctional and feeding disorders and her family’s experiences with delays and disorders. As a lifelong lover of learning and having seen firsthand how these delays and disorders impact quality of life for so many families, Heather continued her education and training as an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Infant-Toddler Feeding and Tethered Oral Ties Specialist to support families during the beginning of their life journey. Observing there was still a gap in support for families, she also became a (FDD) Certified Faith Driven Childbirth Educator and Doula with additional specialized (NDA) NICU Doula training and (C-ND) Certification. She is also a (CBWS) Certified Babywearing Educator/Consultant. Heather specializes in supporting a range of specific support needs, including trauma-informed care, support of those who are Neurodivergent or Disabled, and customized support for those impacted by stays in the NICU or pregnancy and infant loss. Heather firmly believes that new and growing families deserve evidence-based education, resources and ongoing support during such a foundational and vulnerable season. She considers it a privilege to be a part of their team, helping to alleviate stress and allowing them time and support for healing, connection, joy and developmentally aligned support during this beautiful season.
Lactation Consultant packages and pricing
I'll Be There
- Private Pay:
- Doula Support during or after a pregnancy or infant loss (in-person)
- 2-Postpartum Support Visits (in-person)
- 2-Postpartum Support Visits (virtual)
- $300
Born in the USA
- Private Pay:
- In-Person Birth Doula Support
- $700
- Preferably, verify Doula’s availability before beginning of 2nd Trimester
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Queen of the Night
- Private Pay:
- In-Person Nighttime Doula Support
- 1-8 Hr Night Shift = $400
- 3-8 Hr Night Shifts = $1100
Baby, Got Back-Up
Private Pay: Doula Support Package: 1-2-Hour Prenatal Visit (Prenatal/Birth/Postpartum/NICU Support Planning: in-person) 1-2-Hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation or Refresher Class (virtual) 1-2-Hour Initial Postpartum Visit at Hospital or Home (in-person) 1-Postpartum Follow-Up Visit (virtual) Educational Resources Postpartum Recording of Birth Story *Does Not Include Hands-On Birth Support $500
Under Pressure-Proof
Private Pay: Doula Support Package: 1-2-Hour Prenatal Visit (Prenatal/Birth/Postpartum/NICU Support Planning: in-person) 1-2-Hour Prenatal Visit (in-person) 1-2-Hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation or Refresher Class (virtual) 1-2-Hour Initial Postpartum Visit at Hospital or Home (in-person) 1-2-Hour Postpartum Follow-Up Visit (in-person) 1-Postpartum Follow-Up Visit (virtual) Educational Resources Educational & Emotional Support (virtual via phone/text/email, or scheduled virtual video call daily, during business hours after week 36, or before in the case of preterm labor) Postpartum Recording of Birth Story *Does Not Include Hands-On Birth Support $800
Feeding Electives
Private Pay: Lactation Services: Consulting Hourly Rate for Mother/Baby Dyad Visits (in-person) $100 Consulting Hourly Rate for Additional Add-On Mother/Baby Dyad Visits (in-person) $75 Consulting Hourly Rate for Extended Mother/Baby Dyad Visits (in-person) $50 *Don’t forget to schedule your prenatal sessions, as well as planning for pumping, returning to work, introduction of solids, weaning, help with oral ties, bottle feeding, developmental support for oral skills and more. *Reach out if you are planning an adoption, to see how we can support you during this transition.
Nipple Prep School
- Private Pay:
- Lactation Services Package:
- 1-2-Hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep/Refresher Class (virtual)
- Educational Resources
- 1-Hospital/Postpartum Visit (in-person)
- 1-Follow-Up Visit (virtual)
- $200
Boobiversity
- Private Pay:
- Lactation Services Package:
- 1-2-Hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep/Refresher Class (virtual)
- Educational Resources
- 1-Hospital/Initial Postpartum Visit (in-person)
- 1-Follow-Up Postpartum Visit (in-person)
- 2- Follow-Ups (virtual)
- $300
Breast PhD
- Private Pay:
- Lactation Services Package:
- 1-2-Hour Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep/Refresher Class (virtual)
- Educational Resources
- 1-Hospital/Initial Postpartum Visit (in-person)
- 2-Follow-Up Postpartum Visits (in-person)
- 3- Follow-Ups (virtual)
- $400
Bohemian Wrapsody
Private Pay: Babywearing Consultation Packages with Certified Babywearing Consultant and Educator: 45 Min. Session (in-person) + Follow-Up Session (virtual) $75 *$15 for each additional 15 minutes added on to Babywearing Sessions
Mama Mia, Here We Wrap Again
Private Pay: Babywearing Consultation Packages with Certified Babywearing Consultant and Educator: 45 Min. Prenatal Session + Postpartum Session (In-Person) $130 *$15 for each additional 15 minutes added on to Babywearing Sessions
Wrapstar
Private Pay: Babywearing Consultation Packages with Certified Babywearing Consultant and Educator: 45 Min. Session (in-person/virtual) 4 Session Package (As Needed or Supporting Developmental Stages: in-person) $260 *$15 for each additional 15 minutes added on to Babywearing Sessions
Accepted insurance
14 plans- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Blue Shield of California
- Community Health Options
- First Choice Health
- First Health Network
- Imagine Health
- Medi-Cal
- Multiplan PHCS
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Sutter Health Plus
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What to expect
Growing Families Consulting with Heather Kleinhans, is dedicated to supporting families in the Central Valley of California and virtually anywhere through TeleHealth Services. We specialize in lactation and infant-toddler feeding support and services, advanced tethered oral tissues specialty support and services for pre/post-release of oral ties, advanced baby led weaning and adaptive baby led weaning and oral motor skill support specialty services, faith-driven, evidence-based childbirth education, doula support with advanced NICU training, and babywearing education and consultation services for families in Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera Counties and virtually anywhere through TeleHealth Services. Our tailored offerings include educational classes, interactive workshops, and comprehensive. personalized support services for parents with growing families, focusing on supporting and nurturing the foundational years of their journey together. Growing Families Consulting is proudly, a trauma-informed, neurodivergence and disability affirming provider. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Infant-Toddler Feeding Support: Prenatal birth prep & support Customized breastfeeding education & support Customized pumping support Customized bottle-feeding education & support Customized oral ties support (tongue ties, etc.) NICU-specific feeding support Oral Motor developmental support Customized introduction of solids education & feeding skill developmental support Customized weaning support Customized bottle & pacifier weaning support Perinatal & NICU Doula Support: Evidence-based, faith-driven, childbirth education & support measures, teamed with trauma-informed, customized prenatal, birth, postpartum, & unique circumstances planning & Doula support Maternal Motherhood adjustment & bonding support Family, Parenthood, Sibling adjustment & bonding support NICU education & planning NICU infant & family Doula support Transitioning home from hospital or NICU planning & Doula support Neurodivergent & Disability-affirming perinatal Doula support Pregnancy or infant loss support Babywearing Education & Support: Customized carrier fitting & education Customized support for comfort & safety Guidance for parents/caregivers & baby throughout perinatal stages & developmental stages Guidance to support confidence & co-regulation to support bonding & perinatal mental health
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Certifications, training, and specialties
Certification and training
- Certified FDD Birth Educator and Doula with Faith Driven Doulas (2024)
- Certified Babywearing Consultant and Educator with CBWS (2025)
- C-ND Certified NICU Doula with NICU Translator (2026)
- BS-SLPA affiliated with ASHA and State of California (2010)
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science at Arizona State University (2010)
- Post-Bach. Professional Program: Lactation at Arizona State University (2024)
Memberships and affiliations
- Certified FDD Birth Educator and Doula with Faith Driven Doulas
- C-ND Certified NICU Doula with NICU Translator
- BS-SLPA affiliated with ASHA and State of California
- Certified Babywearing Consultant and Educator with CBWS
Languages
- English
Credentials
Specialties
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Service area
Heather is based in Visalia, California.
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