Skilled Lactation Solutions, LLC

Skilled Lactation Solutions, LLC Virtual, Office, and In-Home Lactation Appointments
Specializing in Holistic Lactation Care

This may blow your mind. Almost every family we talk to us using a baby app. They track diapers, sleep, feedings. When y...
11/20/2025

This may blow your mind.

Almost every family we talk to us using a baby app. They track diapers, sleep, feedings. When you're tired and overwhelmed, it can seem really nice to have something keep track of everything for you so you don't have to remember.

But here's one big down side that causes a LOT of stress about sleep. Apps have no idea that babies have a superpower - they can eat and sleep at the same time! Apps automatically count feeding time as "awake". This can end up looking like your baby is behind on sleep or overtired.

A baby who sleeps 3-4hrs, starts to stir and is fed quickly before they have the chance to fuss or cry, then sleeps for another 2-3hrs is actually getting a 6hr stretch of uninterrupted sleep! Some sources consider 6 hours sleeping through the night! Is your baby a "bad sleeper", or do the sleep accounts want to convince you that your baby is overtired so you pay for a subscription or buy a program to fix an imaginary problem?

Did you already about your baby's superpower? Share this with a friend!


11/18/2025

Day 2 of our Speaker Highlights from the brand new IBCLC course Nursing the Neurodivergent!

You'll learn all about gut health, high and low tone, oral oral function, and common comorbidities in autistic folks. is not only a highly skilled IBCLC but also speaking from lived experience as a neurodivergent person.

Join the course that has helped other IBCLCs change the way they see babies. Click the link in our bio to request access!

11/16/2025

Guess how many times we've recommended tongue tie surgery as the next step at the first visit?

Zero times. We focus on feeding FUNCTION. Surgery only gives the tongue (or lips or cheeks) more room to move. It doesn't retrain muscles to feed better. It doesn't happen by magic. Your baby deserves more than being rushed off to surgery. And you deserve more than hoping surgery is finally what fixes everything.

We work on oral function virtually and in person! You don't have to struggle alone. Follow for more infant feeding tips.

11/14/2025

It's amazing what a full oral function assessment, the right bottle ni**le, and a baby-led approach can do!

It's never "refusal". Your baby isn't "lazy" or "stubborn" or "spoiled". They're stuck on one of the steps they need to master the skill. Once they have the proper support, they can make progress!

Don't struggle alone or buy one more bottle that makes promises it can't deliver. Oral function matters! Download our free symptom checker from the link in our bio. If you're checking a lot of boxes, we can help you turn things around. Request an appointment today.

11/12/2025

Shame. Shame. Shame.

11/12/2025

Day 1 of our Speaker Highlights from the brand new IBCLC course Nursing the Neurodivergent!

You'll learn all about the sensory system, reflexes, when to refer, and how to collaborate with a team. We're so grateful lent her expertise and unique background as a neurodivergent-affirming OT!

Ready to change the way you see babies? Sign up using the link in our bio!

11/10/2025

I never thought I'd be here! What started as a personal journey to find answers for my own child turned into a career 🥳

Now the providers at our practice are experts at supporting neurodivergent families. Learn from the IBCLC, OT, parent, and ND perspective. You won't view infant feeding the same way again!

If you're an IBCLC who's struggled to meet the needs of families who just don't seem to respond to the "usual" interventions or fit the mold we learned about in textbooks, this course is for you. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective and the most up to date clinical skills in our field.

Click the link in our bio to join today!

🛑 Stop Power Pumping!This old school technique doesn't work well because it isn't how milk supply hormones actually resp...
11/10/2025

🛑 Stop Power Pumping!

This old school technique doesn't work well because it isn't how milk supply hormones actually respond. It wastes a lot of valuable bonding time and can cause soreness from so much stimulation.

Snack Pumping is the easy alternative! Fit them in when it's convenient and you have a few minutes. Get the boost in supply without being tied to a pump for hours. If you're already having pain or mental health challenges, adding more pumping shouldn't be attempted without seeking support first. Your well being is the most important thing and you need to thrive as much as your baby does.

Certain health conditions and medications can cause supply to drop and no amount of pumping will boost it back. We have to address supply differently in the case of anemia, PCOS, thyroid disorders, pregnancy, or if birth control is being used, so don't waste time and energy trying to pump more.

Snack nursing works just as well, so if your baby is latching you can try that instead.

Save this to try if your supply dips, and let us know if you have any questions in the comments!

Have you considered donor milk? Here’s a quick guide to help you understand pros and cons of different ways to get it an...
11/09/2025

Have you considered donor milk? Here’s a quick guide to help you understand pros and cons of different ways to get it and then decide what’s best for you and your family. Comment below to share your own story of donating or receiving milk, help us spread the word!

11/08/2025

Here’s what you should know ⬇️

Not all insurances are terrible about covering visits with a lactation consultant! We have quite a few insurances that we can bill that DO cover visits, with families not having any bills or out of pocket costs to deal with. Don’t worry, we check your insurance when you book with us after we get your insurance card. 🙂

While lactation support is supposed to be covered according to the Affordable Care Act, some insurance companies work really hard to try to find loopholes and avoid paying. Some refuse to get allow IBCLCs to be in-network or they make up rules like only paying in certain settings or a certain number of visits 🙄

What can you do?
➡️ contact your insurance and appeal any denials to cover
➡️ we provide provider appeal letters for our clients trying to get reimbursed for their visits
➡️ get pre-authorization before the visit - basically asking them to promise to pay beforehand. Some insurance companies will ONLY reimburse if you do this step. *link in comments to more info on this.

Save this one for later, send to your friends expecting, and don’t forget to complain to your insurance 💁‍♀️

This is such a common thing to hear. You could have a large cup size and still need a 12mm fl**ge size. Someone told us ...
11/03/2025

This is such a common thing to hear.

You could have a large cup size and still need a 12mm fl**ge size. Someone told us recently "My ar**las are the size of ham slices so I need a 24mm fl**ge." Your ar**la is NOT invited to the fl**ge sizing party! We want zero ar**la being pulled in if you're sized correctly. and IT IS OKAY if the ni**le touches the side of the fl**ge. The problem is that so few of us are actually familiar with our own anatomy to know what's what. Most people who self size with a kit at home are measuring part of their ar**la too.

If you're buying a bunch of different parts and frustrated that nothing seems to be the right fit, let us help! It makes a night and day difference.

11/02/2025

🙅‍♀️Power pumping:
🚫 Pump on and off for 1hr
🚫 Sore nips
🚫 Time away from baby
🚫 Tied to a pump for an hour
🚫 Not how milk supply works

💯 Snack pumping:
✅ Flanges fitted by an IBCLC
✅ Use a primary pump only
✅ Add several 5min pumps/day
✅ Keep your core 15-20min sessions as usual
✅ Boost your supply in about a week!

If you need a little supply boost after a drop, this method is 🤌 Let us know how it worked for you!

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