Appointment Types

$200/ Initial visits –– These are in-depth breastfeeding + chestfeeding consultations with midwife & lactation consultant Meredith Mance (IBCLC). Lactation appointments are designed to problem-solve, educate, and empower families to successfully feed their infants. Meredith will take your birth, feeding, and health history and help you identify your feeding goals. Visits are individualized to your needs and may include: weighted-feeds, tongue-tie assessment, pumping help, milk-storage recommendations, personalized feeding plan creation, return to work strategies, induced lactation, & more. Initial visits are discounted to $150 if you are already a Wilder Midwifery Client.

$50-75 Follow up visits –– For lactation clients who have already been receiving support from Meredith but may need to periodically adjust feeding plans or ensure proper weight gain. 

$50/hr Distance Consult: a HIPAA compliant online consultation for those that need assistance from afar! This option is only available for certain problems that do not require an in-person evaluation, such as supply management, milk storage, returning to work, lactation induction/relactation, weaning, and more!

Visits take place in one of our two convenient office locations (Salem & McMinnville). Home visits are also an option, but may be subject to a travel fee depending on location and distance from McMinnville.

What is an IBCLC?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional who specializes in human lactation. There is a rigorous set of training that accompanies this credential, which begins with a background and training in a separate healthcare profession (in Meredith's case, midwife!). To receive the certification, an IBCLC receives 90+ hours of lactation-specific training, over 1000 hours of clinical practice, and must pass an internationally administered certification examination. To maintain the credential, IBCLCs complete 75+ hours of continuing education and sit for re-examinations every few years. They offer professional, evidence-based care and lactation-based health care and education for families, regardless of their feeding journeys!

Achieve Your Feeding Goals

Parenting is hard, and so are the decisions that come with it! Whether you choose to breastfeed, chestfeed, bottlefeed, or anything in between, a lactation consultant can help you on your journey! A Lactation Visit provides you with respectful, safe, evidence-based care that empowers you to make the best choices for you and your baby. Whether you're suffering from pain while feeding, concerned about your supply, or have questions about formula and supplementation, a lactation visit will troubleshoot and offer advice and solutions that keep your goals at the forefront.

What a Visit Includes:

Initial lactation visits typically range from 1-2 hours and may vary depending on the clinical picture. A typical first visit will include a thorough health history (including pregnancy and birth), pre and post feed weights, assessment of infant latch and feeding patterns, troubleshooting any issues, and thorough counseling and education. This visit will also include a care plan for you and your baby, as well as thorough notes for your pediatrician. This visit may also include lab work for you or baby, as well as referrals to any appropriate specialists! Follow up visits will vary based on the reason and clinical picture, but most commonly, include weight checks and troubleshooting! Your visit will also include text and phone support and continued support!