Julee Portner - Lactation Consultant

About Julee

Hey there! I'm your dedicated expert multi credentialed, years of experience lactation consultant and parent wellness coach available to guide you to ideal FEEDING, SLEEP, and stellar development. For you, your baby and family! Real talk about what is going to happen or is happening with eating, feeding, sleeping, pooping and development for your baby. Know what is going on and why. What to be doing now as well as specific things to watch for. Some families get in touch for an expanded understanding and a second or third opinion. What to do about feeding struggles can be confusing. Prenatal set ups and throughout all the postpartum time period. That’s the first 3 months after birth, when transitioning to care for a screaming newborn can be challenging. Get all the up-to-date info and set ups, planning and practices. Prepping you up before baby- what things do you really need to have? What about what “They” are telling you? Get clear why, what and how you wanna feed and take care of this baby. Ensure healthy and thriving babies and families. ✨ Personalized, warm guidance; dispel confusion, simplify choices with authentic and evidence based supports. Whether you're expecting, navigating feeding challenges, or seeking parenting confidence, Optimize your family's wellness every step of the way with empowered parent coaching. ✨ "Your Personalized Feeding Partner: From Prenatal to First Foods!" 🌟 ✨ Tailored Support: You're equipped with the right tools and techniques for a successful feeding journey, from prenatal growing baby on the inside to regular foods- chewing and eating from your family table! ✨ Expertise You Can Rely On: Certified, licensed, and experienced, addressing real-world feeding challenges and oral development concerns with practical solutions that simply make sense. ✨ Effortless Feeding Solutions: Decode your baby's needs and cues, making feeding a breeze without the guesswork. Say goodbye to uncertainties! ✨ Confidence Amplified: Understand the 'whys' behind feeding methods, empowering you with knowledge for a confident and informed parenting journey. ✨ Virtual Ease: Wherever you are globally, receive expert guidance from the comfort of your home. Virtual sessions ensure professional support reaches you, no matter the distance. ✨ Local Connections: Need hands-on assistance? I can seamlessly connect you with trusted local service providers, guaranteeing you any in-person support you require. ✨ Insurance Accessibility: Explore services potentially covered by commercial insurances, making expert support accessible and budget-friendly for all parents. ✨ Holistic Development Focus: Nurture your baby's optimal growth, laying the foundation for a healthy future. Embrace feeding techniques beyond conventional wisdom, tailored to your unique needs. ✨ Swift Solutions: Receive practical, tailored advice designed around your lifestyle. Say goodbye to outdated one-size-fits-all approaches; we focus on what works best for you and your baby, embracing modern and personalized strategies. ✨ Ready to Transform Feeding Time? Embark on a stress-free feeding journey today! Take the first step, book your session; together, let's transform feeding time into a delightful experience for both you and your little one!

Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

✨ "Expecting? "Your Perfect Parenting Blueprint!" 🌟

Hello soon to be parents! I look forward to helping you get real clear about feeding, baby care and parent wellbeing. Meet for practical and real steps and know how in a 90 minute session. We meet virtually from anywhere! This visit can be done as a fun and important experience alone or with your partner. Night, evening and weekend times available. This visit does not have to be instead of any of help you might have planned. It is also a total stand alone preparation. Uplevel your feeding and baby care with this session. Be equipped with evidence and how to use the techniques in real time. Feeding is one of the first things you'll be doing frequently, It is crucial to get it right. Our visit covers way more than just breast or bottle, timing, and methods. We'll delve into a holistic approach that expands on the traditional breastfeeding 101 curriculum. Offering expanded options and perspectives for the healthiest ways to feed your baby and nurture your family. Together, we'll explore evidence-based practices while also gain specific steps to master tuning into your baby's signals and using that to guide your family's specific needs. This isn't an alternative to the standard; it's an enhancement! Linking the latest science with practical, real-world techniques. If this sounds like support you are looking for, please reach out here, and we can get started. Insurance coverage may be available for this session. To learn more about my expertise and current offerings, visit juleeportner.com.

$200 USD · Flat rate

✨ "Feeding SOS: Your Baby, Your Rules, My Expertise!" 🌟

✨ "Feeding SOS: Your Expert Parenting Ally!" 🌟 Smart Feeding, No Drama: Tailored modern feeding hacks for your lifestyle, blending ancient wisdom with savvy solutions for a seamless feeding experience. On-Demand Expertise: Direct, expert answers for your specific concerns, cutting through chaos and confusion with clear guidance. Confusion-Free Zone: Guided clarity amidst solutions, bridging gaps and ensuring you see your parenting path clearly. I'm your trusted navigator. Second Opinions That Matter: Expert assessments and guidance on concerns like tongue or lip ties, offering informed decisions for your baby's well-being. Parenting Confidence Boost: Craft your unique path confidently, understanding your baby's cues and navigating early feeding days with assurance. Ready for Peaceful Parenting?: Transform doubts into confidence and struggles into solutions. Book your Feeding SOS session today for a peaceful parenting journey. Confident parents raise happy babies! 🌟👶✨ (Insurance coverage may be available for this session.)

$200 USD · Flat rate

✨ Parent Feeding Coaching: Guiding Your Unique Journey! 🌟

Parent Coaching: Your Personal Parenting GPS! 🌟 Mastering Baby Essentials: Delicate balance of science and art in introducing pumps, bottles, and pacifiers; ensuring decisions tailored to your baby's needs. Unlock Developmental Paths: Explore vital sensory-motor stages; craft a journey aligning with your baby's unique pace and preferences. Tailored Parenthood Choices: Sessions molded around your unique parenting preferences, from feeding to sleep and communication strategies. Empowerment and Advocacy: Championing your voice, boosting your confidence to express parenting choices assertively. Warmth and Genuine Support: Genuine warmth and sincere support in navigating parenting challenges with empathy and empowerment. Ready for Triumphs?: Turn questions into confident decisions and challenges into victories. Your tailored parenting adventure begins here! 🌟👶 Solutions tailored specifically for you.

$200 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program Multiplan PHCS Message Julee to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

✨ "Your Journey to Effortless Feedings and Radiant Wellness Begins Here!" 🌟 🌼 Why Choose Services With Me? ✨ Beyond Basics: We delve deep into the intricacies, ensuring you understand not just the 'how,' but also the 'why.' From latches to pacifiers, we unravel the mysteries, guiding you step by step. ✨ Confidence in Every Feed: Imagine each feeding becoming a moment of connection, not confusion. We empower you with knowledge and skills, transforming your questions into confident actions.Let's begin this nurturing, wellness-focused journey together. Your confidence is just a session away! 🌸👶✨ ✨ Thriving Together: Parenthood isn't a solo journey; it's a collective adventure. We support not just the baby but the entire family, ensuring everyone thrives in an environment that feels natural and nurturing. ✨ Restful Nights, Happy Mornings: By understanding your unique needs, we pave the way for serene nights and joyous mornings. Yes, you can sleep, and your baby can be content—it's not just a dream; it's a reality we'll craft together. ✨ Book a Date with Sanity: Parenthood is wild, your mental health does not need to suffer. Booking a session isn't just scheduling advice; it's inviting a parenting partner who knows the struggles, appreciates the victories, and can find humor even in the stickiest situations. Ready to revolutionize your feeding game? Let's laugh and learn, because, why not?Inject some humor into your parenting journey, this makes whatever is going on a little bit easier to manage. Let's turn 'what on earth is happening' moments into 'I've got this' victories. Parenting just got a whole lot simpler! 🚀🍼✨

Reviews for Julee Portner

5.0 1 review

5.0

October 27, 2023

I’ve worked with Julee for over two years - as a first time mom who wanted to exclusively breastfeed my daughter, i struggled with nipple pain. Thankfully, we met Julee who supported us with a unique care plan and walked us through our breastfeeding journey, from establishing my supply while I was on maternity leave to maintaining my supply via pumping at work, and even working with our caregivers to bottlefeed baby in a way that supported the transition from bottle back to breast. She is also helping our second baby through some tongue and lip tie issues. Julee is truly a jack of all trades, allowing us to receive support and treatment for all things related to feeding without having to see multiple specialists. I don’t think I would’ve reached my breastfeeding goals without her expertise and support. Thank you, Julee!

— Jess L.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Certified Lactation Counselor and Educator (2014)
Certificate Clinical Competency; SLP (1996)
Master Certified Health and Wellness Coach (2018)
Licensed Massage Therapist (2019)
Registered Yoga Teacher (2014)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant; IBCLC (2012)

Education

Masters of Science; Speech Language Patholog (1994)
Bachelor of Science; Communication Sciences and Disorde (1992)
Clnical Fellowship: University of Michigan Communication Sciences and Disorders (1995)
Lactation Education: University of California; San Diego (2011)

Memberships and affiliations

American Speech Language Hearing Association- ASHA
United States Lactation Consultant Association; USLCA;
International Lactation Consultants Association: ILCA
Yoga Alliance:YA
International Association of Tongue Tie Professionals: IATP
Feeding Matters

Languages

English

Credentials

BS CCC-SLP CLEC IBCLC LMT MS RYT

Specialties

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Birth and Lactation Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Caring for Special Needs Children Childhood Growth and Development Childhood Obesity Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Early Intervention Speech and Language Early Parenting Educator Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Family Consultation Family Counseling Health Coach Healthy Eating Infant Care Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Life Transitions Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Massage Massage Therapist Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Parenting Parenting Support Positive Thinking Postnatal Yoga Postpartum Life Premature Infants Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapist Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Prenatal Yoga Prental Massage Practitioner Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Preventative Care Relational Counseling Relaxation Techniques Sibling Preparation Solution Focused Therapy Stress Management Telehealth Toddlers Yoga

Frequently asked questions

How do we get in touch?

Explore my links to uncover detailed insights into the services I offer and how I can be your steadfast support on this parenting journey. Fill out a simple intake form on the website to help understand your unique needs. I'll reach out personally by email offering all the information you need to make this visit happen seamlessly. You can also book your session directly through Bonbir, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Let's begin this empowering journey together!

When is the best time to see you?

Your perfect parenting journey starts as soon as you have questions and wonder how to make things just right for you. Finding the right moment for support is as unique as your parenting adventure. Prenatal visits act as a crucial bridge, tackling specific concerns from your past experiences and ensuring you're fully prepared for your little one's arrival. Get personalized modern day advice on feeding, sleep, digestion, and baby's development, clearing away confusion and dispelling myths. With practical tips that resonate with your instincts and values, parenting choices become both clear and confident. Dive into a genuine partnership where your distinct situation is not just acknowledged but truly understood. Whenever you're ready to explore the world of baby care, I'm here, offering compassionate, tailored guidance that perfectly suits you and your family. Let's start this journey together, custom-fit for your family's wellness!

How much does Julee charge?

Julee's ✨ "Expecting? "Your Perfect Parenting Blueprint!" 🌟 package is $200 USD, flat rate. Julee lists 3 packages in all.

Does Julee accept insurance?

Julee lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, and Multiplan PHCS as accepted insurance. Message Julee to confirm coverage for your plan.