MyBirth Lactation
Sara Krivanec, BA, CD (DTI), CLC
Sara provides lactation support as a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC); she received her training through the Healthy Children Project’s Center for Breastfeeding, and is a certified CLC through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Sara is the mother of three children; two young adults and one teen. She remembers her nursing years fondly and is proud to have breastfed her babies for a combined 6 years! Lactation and breastfeeding/chestfeeding requires evidence-based education, the understanding of what’s normal, and sincere support. Sara teaches lactation classes and facilitates our free, monthly support group. The process can be challenging in the early days and weeks, so having a gentle guide who provides reminders and reassurance can be so helpful. Sara is so happy to provide this knowledge and guidance to new families. Seeing happy, confident parents postpartum and long-term is very rewarding! She is also a certified birth doula and enjoys building strong relationships with her clients and watching them blossom through this transformative time. When she’s not working, Sara loves reading mysteries, learning everything she can about lactation, and attending soccer & theatre productions.
Please complete this lactation inquiry form if you’d like to talk with a member of our team. For detailed descriptions of MyBirth lactation services, please scroll down.
Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Bundle
Duration – 2 visits (1 hr & up to 2 hrs)
Cost $250
Services – includes a prenatal “breast/chestfeeding basics” virtual visit, personalized digital resources, one in-person postpartum visit, and text/ email check ins after baby is here
Your third trimester (30-35 weeks) is an ideal time for the prenatal visit, and I encourage your partner or support person to attend. We will use Zoom or Google Meet. Whether you’re a first-time parent or want a refresher after nursing an older child, we will discuss your breastfeeding goals and I will provide tips and reminders to help you get off to a great start! We will review the fundamentals (such as how milk is made, baby’s intake needs, feeding cues, and proper latch positioning), reflect on what’s normal with lactation & nursing, and gather resources before baby arrives to help you feel more confident and set up for success. We will also review your health and breastfeeding history, pinpoint any issues that may impact your breastfeeding experience, and develop a care plan for initiating breastfeeding.
The postpartum lactation visits will be scheduled within the first week postpartum when support is needed the most. During this visit I may observe a feeding & signs of a good latch, help with different nursing positions, discuss sore nipple care, give reminders of normal newborn behavior, provide a weight check or pre & post feed weights for milk intake, and answer any questions. If you are having difficulties, we may look at ways to support milk supply, use of nipple shields, hand expression/pumping techniques, flange sizing for your breast pump and/or alternative feeding techniques/supplementation.
Follow up hourly visits beyond this bundle can be scheduled for an additional $85.
In-Home Preventative Appointments
Ideal for the first two weeks postpartum, when you and your baby are still learning, and you would like feedback on how nursing is going.
One hour visit - $85 with a phone call follow up for any action plans. In this appointment your CLC may:
observe a feeding
help you to recognize feeding cues
discuss signs of a good latch
describe different nursing positions
discuss how milk is made
discuss sore nipple care
teach ways to express milk
discuss expectations for normal newborn feedings
provide a weight check
answer any questions & give feedback
Please use our Contact form to schedule an appointment with one of our CLCs.
*** After your initial phone call, your CLC may determine if you need a different type of appointment
In-Home Lactation Consultation
This appointment is for any person having difficulty with nursing and needs extra support to problem solve an issue. Weighted feed included.
Up to two hours in length - $115 with a phone call follow up for any action plans. In this appointment your CLC may cover any topics from above plus:
difficulty latching
nipple pain
low milk supply
oversupply
weaning from nipple shields
sleepy babies (jaundice)
breastfeeding twins
pumping & hand expression techniques
flange sizing for breast pump
alternative feeding techniques/supplementation
returning to work
milk storage guidelines
weight checks
answer any questions & give feedback
refer to another care professional if a higher level of care is needed
Please use our Contact form to schedule an appointment with one of our CLCs.
*** After your initial phone call, your CLC may determine if you need a different type of appointment
Virtual Visits and Phone Consultations
There are many topics in lactation that can be discussed over the phone or virtually. This appointment can be preventative or problem solving. If you’re not sure what type of help you need, please contact us through the form above to discuss your concerns and come up with the plan best for you.
Sixty Minute Virtual Consultation - $85.00, with a phone call follow-up for any action plans. Using FaceTime or ZOOM, your CLC will cover any of the topics listed below in the In-Home service options.
Sixty Minute Phone Call - $85.00, same as the video call option, but on the phone for anyone’s need or preference, with an email follow-up.
Thirty Minute Phone Call - $50.00, for anyone that needs a follow-up afgter a previous consult, or a shorter Q&A opportunity for lactation questions and troubleshooting.
Lactation and Pumping Classes:
MyBirth also provides monthly classes, MyBirth Lactation Prep: A Successful Start and MyBirth Lactation Prep: Pumping & Milk Storage. You can find enrollment info here:
In the MyBirth Community Studio:
Weight Checks, Consultations, Lactation Support Groups
Tuesday Lactation Clinics
Drop-In Weight & Latch Check: Every Tuesday at MyBirth, book and drop-in between 10am & 12pm for a weighted feed and latch check with our CLC. This weight check & nursing observation also allows nursing parents the opportunity to chat with other parents in conversation facilitated by our CLC. $25 drop-in rate. Our CLC can answers basic questions but it is NOT the place to solve big breastfeeding/lactation problems; if you are having a lot of issues with nursing, we recommend a private consultation.
Private 90-minute office visits: $85.00, please contact Sara Krivanec for more info, sara.mybirthrva@gmail.com
MyBirth Community Lactation Circle: Sara hosts a free lactation support group on the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm; you can drop by any time in those windows. Parents have the option to get a Weight & Latch check while attending the Community Lactation Circle for a $25.00 fee.