by msalty | Nov 26, 2025 | Clinical Skills, Private Practice
One question I hear from students all the time is:“How do you know when telehealth is appropriate for a lactation visit?” It’s an important question. Telelactation has become one of the most powerful tools we have for expanding access to care—especially for families...
by msalty | Jul 23, 2025 | Private Practice
Every week as a private practice lactation consultant brings something new—but this one was especially full. With 16 visits on my schedule, I supported families through everything from sleepy newborns and pumping challenges to bottle refusal and triple feeding plans....
by msalty | Apr 16, 2025 | Private Practice
Many families think of lactation support as something you seek only when there’s a problem—painful latching, low supply, or weight concerns. But what if lactation care was built in before the problems started? That’s where milestone lactation visits come in....
by msalty | Mar 26, 2025 | Private Practice
Breastfeeding provides critical health benefits for both infants and mothers, yet many families encounter barriers that lead to early cessation. In-home lactation care, provided by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and other trained...
by msalty | Jan 23, 2025 | Gear, Private Practice
As an IBCLC and public health practitioner, I understand the value of having evidence-based tools at your fingertips to provide accurate and timely support to breastfeeding families. That’s why I created the Lacation Consultant Toolkit App—a resource designed...
by msalty | Nov 20, 2024 | Grow as an IBCLC, Private Practice
For IBCLCs, the practice of lactation consulting is about more than providing breastfeeding support; it’s a commitment to delivering ethical and compassionate care to mothers and families during a critical period. Embracing ethics and professionalism helps...
