MyBirth Lactation Services
Sara Krivanec, BA, CD (DTI), CLC, IBCLC
Sara provides lactation support as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), providing a variety of services such as in-home, office and virtual consultations and classes. She has also been practicing as a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) since 2019. Locally, she mentored and completed her 500 clinical hours with Hinde Haa, CC-SLP, IBCLC of The Center for Speech & Swallowing. Through this, she has gained additional knowledge on infant oral function and possible signs of oral ties. Sara is the mother of three children; all young adults. She remembers her nursing years fondly and is proud to have breastfed her babies for a combined 6 years! Lactation and breast/chestfeeding requires evidence-based education, the understanding of what’s normal, and sincere support. It can be challenging in the early days and weeks, so having a gentle guide who provides reminders and reassurance can be so helpful. Seeing happy, confident parents postpartum and long-term is very rewarding! Sara is also a certified birth doula and enjoys building strong relationships with her clients and watching them blossom through this transformative time.
Lactation Fees:
In-Home Lactation Appointment- $200 (up to 2 hours)
Office Appointment- $175 (90 minutes)
Prenatal Appointment: $150 (60 minutes)
Telehealth Appointment: $100 (60 minutes)
Milestone Appointment: $75 (30 minute)
Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Bundle- $300 (up to 3 hours)
*We are in the process of getting in-network with insurance companies. For HSAs/FSAs and self-pay, we provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.
If you’d like to make an appointment with our IBCLC, please fill out this inquiry form. Descriptions for each service is below.
Our Lactation Consultant can help with….
difficulty latching
recognizing feeding cues
learning signs of a deep latch
practicing different nursing positions
pre & post feed weights for milk intake
sore nipple care
weaning from nipple shields
alternative feeding techniques/supplementation
low supply or oversupply support
plugged ducts and mastitis prevention
Flange fitting & learning your pump
Introducing a bottle
returning to work
Twins, NICU babies and oral tie support
referrals to another care provider for tethered oral tissues or bodywork for tension
In-Home Appointment
Lactation consult- $200 (up to 2 hours)
Follow-up consult- $175 (6o min)
Twins- $300 (up to 2 hours)
Visit includes an email follow up for your care plan and check-in. We have a travel radius of 30 miles from the MyBirth office. There is a $30 additional fee for areas beyond this.
Please use our contact form above to schedule an appointment with our IBCLC.
Office Appointment
Initial office consult- $175 (90 min)
Follow Up- $125 (60 min)
Prenatal- $150 (60 min)
Pump & Flange Fitting consult- $150 (60 min)
Twins- $250 (90 min)
Visit includes an email follow-up for your care plan and check-in. Our office is located in Scott’s Addition at 1726 Altamont Ave, Ste. 4, Richmond, VA, 23230.
Please use our contact form above to schedule an appointment with our IBCLC.
Telehealth Appointment
Virtual Consultation - $100 (60 min)
Visit includes an email follow-up for your care plan. A virtual visit could be a prenatal planning consultation, a follow-up visit, or a Milestone Visit.
Please use our contact form above to schedule an appointment with our IBCLC.
Milestone Appointment
Cost: $75 (30 min)
A shorter telehealth appointment for questions with your older baby, such as distracted nursing, teething, nursing strikes, introducing solids, weaning, ect.
Please use our contact form above to schedule an appointment with our IBCLC.
Prenatal Appointment
Duration 1 hour (6o minutes)
Virtual- $100
Office- $150
Your third trimester (30-35 weeks) is an ideal time for the prenatal visit, and it’s encouraged that your partner or support person attends. 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.
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Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Bundle
Cost- $300
Duration – 2 visits (1 hour & up to 2 hours)
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
The prenatal visit will be scheduled during the third trimester- ideally between 30-35 weeks. Read about what’s included above under prenatal appointment.
The postpartum lactation visit 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.
Please use our contact form above to schedule an appointment with our IBCLC.
Lactation Classes
MyBirth also provides monthly classes, MyBirth Lactation Prep: A Successful Start and MyBirth Lactation Prep: Returning to Work. You can find enrollment info here:
In the MyBirth Community Studio
Parent & Infant Feeding Group
Weekly on Fridays from 10:00-11:30am
Parent & Baby Feeding Support with Sara Krivanec, IBCLC. This free group is open to all looking for support and community during pregnancy and the first years with your baby. A scale will be available for weighted feeds or check ins. We’ll discuss where you are in your feeding journey - body, bottle or pump - and get all your questions and concerns answered from an IBCLC. It’s also an opportunity in pregnancy to learn before your start your lactation and feeding experiences.
*This is not the place to solve big feeding problems. If you ae having a lot of challenges, your situation may warrant an individual consult.