Individualised sessions designed specifically to address your needs and concerns, and delivered in the comfort of your own home, at my practice, ins small groups or in a virtual meeting.
Besides being lactation consultant IBCLC, I used to work as a midwife and am I trained as a counselor. That’s why I approach giving birth and breastfeeding, combining my knowledge and positivity, to experience parenthood in the most enjoyable way.
160 euro 1st session / 100 euro Follow up session MORE INFO COSTS HERE
Duration of session
You can count on at average 1,5 to 2 hrs. for a home session. I will observe a feeding, answer your questions and we'll talk about options to create your own personal plan. On forehand I will send a questionnaire to complete your details about birth, health and breastfeeding story.
To observe a feeding, please try to NOT feed your baby fully just before I come over. If possible keep in mind to not feed your baby to 1-1,5 hr before we start. Most often it works well to either feed your baby a bit earlier than used too or to offer just little bit (30ml).
We'll evaluate via email/Portal in the weeks following the consultation whether the situation has changed, improved, or not yet. Please also let me know if improvements have not occurred, so we can adjust or expand the plan.
Invoice will be sent by email after the session(s). Most insurances reimburse costs completely or partly. After payment you can reimburse the bill to your insurance if they offer a coverage for Lactation Support IBCLC.
Where?
I come to your home MON-TUE-THURS-FRIDAY in Amsterdam and Duivendrecht, Amstelveen, Diemen, depending on my already scheduled sessions.
At Wednesday I hold practice at, Gezondheidscentrum Watergraafsmeer / Amsterdam Oost/Watergraafsmeer
Breast Boost Session en Groupe 1x month, Friday, 65 euro
We can explore smaller concerns together in a small group. I’ll invite you to come to the Course Center at the Geboortecentrum. You’re welcome to join with up to 4 other moms and their babies.
The issues you’re dealing with might also be relevant for others. It can be both supportive and insightful to recognize similarities (or differences) in each other’s situations. While I won’t have as much one-on-one time for you as during a home visit, observing and learning from others’ experiences can still be really valuable.
This is a good option for challenges like tension in certain positions, mild sensitive nipples, feeling unsure, questions about pumping, checks like oral assessments (tongue/lip ties), thrush, weighing (with advice), etc. It can also work well as a short follow-up consultation or if your insurance doesn’t cover a home visit. Together, we’ll decide whether this type of consult fits your situation.
Practical info: The session is on the first floor, and there’s no elevator. Please bring a baby carrier or car seat (Maxi-Cosi). Strollers can’t be brought inside, but we can discuss parking it at the practice across the street if needed. There’s tea, coffee, and a toilet available. Unfortunately, due to privacy reasons, your partner won’t be able to stay for the consult.
My name is Marieke van Luin, Lactation Counselor IBCLC. More than 20 years I worked as a midwife. I guide parents in supporting breastfeeding and the challenges that might occur. Do you want to know about me? Read more about me and my approach
Why breastfeeding support after birth?
There are many reasons people choose to have individualised Postnatal Breastfeeding Support with a lactatation consultant IBCLC:
- to find a way in possibilities and knowledge in breastfeeding your LO in good balance with yourself, partner, and family.
- to make a change in your breastfeeding situation in issues like: discomfort (nipples, latch, positioning), production (low/high), reflux-complaints, tongue-lip-tie restriction, enjoyment, energy levels, schedule, expressing, combining, weaning, medical situations, breast enlargement/reduction ed.
- going back work: to inform yourself about possibilities and rights and make plan together
