Home Lactation Visits

Milk It Lactation Services offers in-home lactation consultations in Albuquerque and surrounding communities, providing personalized breastfeeding support where families feel most comfortable. Home visits allow us to work together in your natural feeding environment while addressing your specific questions, concerns, and goals.

During your visit, we will complete a full feeding assessment, observe a breastfeeding or pumping session, and evaluate factors that may be affecting feeding, milk supply, comfort, or infant weight gain. We will discuss your concerns, answer questions, and create an individualized care plan designed to support you and your baby’s feeding goals.

Many families find home visits especially helpful in the early postpartum period or when leaving the house feels overwhelming. In-home care allows for relaxed, hands-on guidance and practical support tailored to your baby, your home environment, and your family’s routine.

Home visits may help with:

• Painful latch
• Low milk supply
• Slow infant weight gain
• Breastfeeding after a NICU stay
• Bottle feeding and pumping plans
• Tongue tie or oral function concerns
• Returning to work while breastfeeding
• Combination feeding or exclusive pumping

Milk It Lactation Services provides evidence-based, family-centered lactation care to help you feel confident feeding your baby.

Virtual Lactation Consultations

Milk It Lactation Services offers virtual lactation consultations so you can receive expert breastfeeding support from the comfort of your home. Telehealth visits are a convenient and effective way to access care, whether you are in Albuquerque, elsewhere in New Mexico, across the United States, or internationally. Our practitioners are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), allowing us to provide professional lactation support to families around the world.

During your virtual consultation, we will discuss your concerns, review your feeding goals, and work together to create an individualized care plan designed to support you and your baby’s feeding journey.

Using your computer, phone, or tablet, we connect through secure video conferencing. During the visit we can observe a feeding session, review pumping techniques, and discuss strategies to help address common lactation challenges.

Virtual consultations may help with:

• Latch concerns
• Low milk supply
• Pumping questions and flange fitting guidance
• Bottle feeding and paced feeding techniques
• Returning to work while breastfeeding
• Exclusive pumping plans
• Prenatal breastfeeding education
• General breastfeeding questions and reassurance

During your visit, we can video chat in real time, review photos or short videos if needed through secure messaging, and demonstrate techniques using educational models to help you better understand positioning, latch, and milk expression.

Many families find virtual care to be a flexible and accessible way to receive expert guidance quickly without needing to travel with a newborn. Telehealth allows us to meet families where they are and provide evidence-based, family-centered support wherever you may live.

When In-Person Care May Be Helpful

Virtual consultations are highly effective for many lactation concerns. In some situations, an in-person visit may offer additional support, such as when an infant weight check, detailed oral evaluation, or hands-on positioning assistance would be beneficial.

If we believe an in-person assessment may further support your goals, we will discuss this with you and help guide you toward the best next step for your family.

Prenatal Lactation & Feeding Preparation Visit

Milk It Lactation Services offers prenatal consultations to help families feel informed, confident, and prepared for feeding their baby before birth. This service is designed as a one-on-one visit that provides personalized guidance based on your individual questions, goals, and birth plans.

During the consultation, we will discuss your concerns, expectations, and feeding goals. Together, we will develop an individualized lactation care plan that supports the outcomes you hope to achieve for your feeding experience after birth.

During your prenatal visit we may discuss:

• Your feeding goals and preferences
• What to expect in the first hours and days after birth
• Ways to prepare for breastfeeding or chestfeeding prenatally
• Creating a personalized lactation care plan
• A breastfeeding-friendly birth preferences guide you can share with your provider
• Choosing the right breast pump for your needs
• A helpful hospital bag checklist for feeding and recovery
• How partners and support people can assist with feeding support
• Common early feeding challenges and how to navigate them

This one-on-one visit allows time for personalized education, thoughtful discussion, and preparation tailored to your family’s needs. Preparing before your baby arrives can help reduce stress, build confidence, and give you practical tools to support feeding success during the early postpartum period.

Infant Feeding Milestone Visit

Milk It Lactation Services offers feeding milestone visits to support families as babies grow and their feeding needs change. As infants develop, feeding patterns, milk intake, and routines naturally evolve. This visit provides guidance to help families navigate these transitions with confidence.

Many families schedule milestone visits during important transitions such as returning to work, starting daycare, changes in feeding patterns, or when beginning to think about weaning. Families who schedule milestone visits often feel more supported and prepared, which can help them meet their long-term feeding goals and breastfeed for as long as they choose.

During this visit we may discuss:

• Returning to work or school while breastfeeding
• Preparing for daycare or caregiver feeding routines
• Pumping plans and maintaining milk supply during transitions
• Bottle feeding adjustments as babies grow
• Changes in feeding patterns with developmental growth
• Supporting breastfeeding as babies become more active and distracted
• Introducing solid foods while maintaining breastfeeding
• Gradual weaning plans when families are ready
• Creating a feeding plan that supports your family’s goals

Milestone visits are designed to help families adapt their feeding plan as their baby grows while continuing to support their breastfeeding goals at every stage of development.

Tongue & Lip Tie Feeding Support Visit

Milk It Lactation Services provides feeding evaluations for families who have concerns about how oral function may be affecting their baby’s feeding. Some babies may have difficulty with latch, milk transfer, or bottle feeding when oral movement and coordination are limited.

During this visit, we assess how your baby is feeding and observe oral function during breastfeeding or bottle feeding. While we do not diagnose tongue ties or lip ties, we can help identify feeding patterns that may benefit from further evaluation by a qualified medical provider.

During this visit we may provide:

• A feeding evaluation during breastfeeding or bottle feeding
• Observation of infant oral movement and function
• Guidance to improve latch and positioning
• Suck training exercises to support oral coordination
• Strategies to improve milk transfer and feeding comfort
• Bottle feeding techniques when needed
• Referrals and connection with trusted community providers for further evaluation if appropriate

We also provide feeding support before and after procedures when families are working with a medical provider for tongue or lip tie treatment.

Pre-procedure support may include:

• Feeding strategies to improve comfort and milk transfer
• Suck training exercises to support oral strength and coordination
• Preparing families for feeding changes after a procedure

Post-procedure support may include:

• Support with latch and positioning after release
• Feeding guidance during the healing period
• Continued suck training exercises
• Monitoring feeding progress as babies adjust
• Supporting the wound care and aftercare plan provided by your treating medical provider

Our goal is to help families feel supported through every step of their feeding journey while working collaboratively with other providers in the community.

Bottle Feeding & Bottle Refusal Support Visit

Milk It Lactation Services offers specialized support for babies under four months of age who are experiencing difficulty with bottle feeding or bottle refusal. These visits focus on helping babies develop effective bottle feeding skills through guided practice, suck training exercises, and supportive feeding techniques.

Some babies need additional time and practice to coordinate their suck, swallow, and breathing patterns during bottle feeding. This service is designed to support both babies and caregivers while building the skills needed for successful bottle feeding.

During this visit we may work on:

• Understanding common reasons for bottle refusal
• Assessing infant oral function and feeding patterns
• Suck training exercises to improve coordination and strength
• Paced bottle feeding techniques
• Caregiver positioning and feeding strategies
• Choosing appropriate bottle nipples and flow rates
• Creating a step-by-step plan to improve bottle feeding over time

These visits are often most effective when done over several weeks, allowing babies time to practice and gradually improve their feeding skills.

Our goal is to help babies build the skills needed for comfortable and effective bottle feeding while supporting families through this transition.

Breast Pump & Flange Fitting Consultation

Milk It Lactation Services offers personalized pumping consultations to help parents feel comfortable, confident, and effective when using a breast pump. This visit focuses on optimizing your pumping experience and ensuring your equipment is working well for your body and feeding goals.

Many parents experience discomfort, low output, or frustration with pumping simply because their pump settings or flange size are not properly adjusted. During this consultation, we will assess your pump setup and provide individualized guidance to improve comfort and efficiency.

During this visit we may cover:

• Breast pump education and setup
• Flange sizing and fit assessment
• Adjusting pump settings for comfort and effectiveness
• Strategies to improve milk output while pumping
• Pumping schedules based on your feeding goals
• Exclusive pumping guidance
• Pumping while returning to work or school
• Milk storage and handling guidelines
• Troubleshooting common pumping challenges

This service is helpful for parents who are exclusively pumping, preparing to return to work, building a milk stash, or experiencing discomfort or low milk output while pumping.

Consultations may be offered in person or virtually depending on your needs.

Our goal is to help you feel confident using your pump and create a pumping plan that supports your feeding goals and lifestyle.

Postpartum & Newborn Care Support Visit

Milk It Lactation Services offers in-home postpartum and newborn care visits to help families feel confident during the transition from the hospital or birth center to home. This visit focuses on both parent recovery and newborn care education, providing practical guidance and reassurance during the early days after birth.

During the visit, we provide support with common newborn care routines while also checking in on the parent’s physical and emotional recovery. Our goal is to help families feel prepared, supported, and confident as they settle into life with their new baby.

Newborn care support may include:

• First bath guidance
• Diapering and newborn hygiene
• Circumcision care education
• Umbilical cord care
• Safe sleep education and best practices
• Car seat safety education
• Paced bottle feeding techniques

Postpartum parent support may include:

• Parent physical and mental health check-in
• Maternal vital sign assessment
• Assessment of postpartum bleeding
• Incision site assessment if applicable (cesarean or perineal repair)
• Breast or chest comfort support during postpartum recovery
• Guidance on postpartum recovery and pain management
• Education on normal healing and warning signs after birth

If any abnormal findings are identified during the visit, we will encourage follow-up with your physician and can help communicate concerns to your care team if needed.

This visit focuses on newborn care education and postpartum recovery support and does not include a full lactation consultation.

Please note that this service is not eligible for insurance reimbursement.

Placenta Encapsulation Services

Milk It Lactation Services offers professional placenta encapsulation for families who wish to preserve their placenta after birth. Placenta encapsulation is a traditional practice that some families choose as part of their postpartum recovery and birth experience.

Our practitioner is certified through the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts (APPA), which provides specialized training in safe placenta handling, preparation, and sanitation practices.

Placenta encapsulation services can be arranged during pregnancy or after birth if the placenta has been properly stored and frozen. Each placenta is handled with care and prepared using safe preparation practices.

Families may choose to have their placenta prepared for personal consumption or preserved as a meaningful keepsake from their birth experience.

Each placenta encapsulation package includes:

• Placenta capsules
• A preserved umbilical cord keepsake
• A placenta art print created using your color choice

How it works

• Contact us during pregnancy or after birth to arrange placenta services
• After delivery, we will provide instructions for placenta storage and pick-up
• Your placenta will be carefully prepared and returned within a few days

Placenta encapsulation is a unique way many families choose to honor their birth experience while creating lasting keepsakes from this special time.

Milk It 101: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Host a prenatal breastfeeding class for you and your friends. Milk It 101 is designed to help expecting parents feel informed, confident, and prepared to feed their baby.

Milk It 101 is a prenatal breastfeeding class that provides practical, evidence-based education about infant feeding and what to expect in the early days after birth. This class can be offered as a small group class, private group class, or hosted educational event for families and community groups.

Unlike traditional classes that require travel, Milk It 101 can be hosted in a variety of settings including a family’s home, a rented event space, community center, workplace, or other private gathering space. Many families choose to host this class with a group of friends who are expecting babies around the same time.

Milk It 101 can be booked as:

• A small group class hosted by an expecting family
• A private class for a group of friends or family members
• A community or workplace educational event
• A prenatal education session for parent groups

In this class we cover:

• How milk production works
• What to expect in the first hours and days after birth
• Normal newborn feeding behaviors
• Positioning and latch basics
• Understanding newborn stomach size and feeding frequency
• How to recognize effective milk transfer
• Preventing and managing common breastfeeding challenges
• When and how to introduce a bottle
• Pumping basics and choosing the right pump
• Partner and support person roles in feeding success
• Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives

Milk It 101 is designed to give families the knowledge and confidence to begin their feeding journey with practical tools and realistic expectations. Time is included for questions so participants can receive guidance specific to their situation.

Interested in hosting a class?

Many families choose to host Milk It 101 in their home with a group of friends who are expecting babies around the same time. Community groups, workplaces, and parent organizations may also host this class for their members.

Ask us about our Host a Class program. When you organize a group class with a minimum number of participants, the host may attend the class at no cost.

Contact us to discuss group size, scheduling, and location options for hosting a Milk It 101 class.

Hospital-Grade Breast Pump Rental

Milk It Lactation Services offers hospital-grade breast pump rentals to support families who may benefit from additional pumping support. Hospital-grade pumps can be helpful for establishing milk supply, increasing milk production, supporting exclusive pumping, or when babies are not yet feeding effectively at the breast.

We offer rentals for both the Medela and Opera hospital-grade breast pumps. These pumps are designed for strong, consistent suction and are commonly used in hospital settings to support milk production.

Hospital-grade pump rentals are available for short-term or extended use depending on your individual needs.

This service is available for established Milk It Lactation Services clients only. A superbill can be provided for potential insurance reimbursement depending on your plan.

Please contact us for rental availability, pricing, and pick-up instructions.

Infant Lactation Scale Rental

Milk It Lactation Services offers infant lactation scale rentals to help families monitor milk transfer and feeding progress at home. These highly sensitive scales allow for precise pre- and post-feeding weight checks to estimate how much milk a baby is transferring during a feeding session.

Lactation scales can be helpful when working on feeding plans that involve monitoring milk intake, supporting milk supply goals, or tracking feeding progress between follow-up visits.

This service is available for established Milk It Lactation Services clients only to support ongoing care plans. A superbill can be provided for potential insurance reimbursement depending on your plan.

Please contact us for rental availability, instructions for use, and rental pricing.