Ellen Schwerin • Newmom.me

Ellen

Schwerin

Peninsula Birth Companions

Lactation Consultant

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Alameda County

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I believe all parents deserve quality, non-judgmental lactation support and breastfeeding/chestfeeding education in the comfort of their homes. I’ve helped over 1,000 families resolve their feeding challenges and raise happy, healthy babies. I love helping families when they need it the most in a calm and non-judgmental way, and I am an LBGTQI ally.

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We are so thankful that we were able to find Ellen. She was a wealth of knowledge for us (first-time parents). She responded quickly, came to our home, had great suggestions and great referrals for other resources. She was a godsend. ~A

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Work experience

Owner/IBCLC at Happy Milk Lactation Support since 2012

Services offered

I can help you with all aspects of your lactation/breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey:

Education on breastfeeding/chestfeeding and normal newborn behaviors before your baby arrives, which can help lessen anxiety
Newborn consultations when you’re home from the hospital
Issues that may arise, such as fussy baby, slow weight gain, tongue tie, painful nursing, plugged ducts, not enough milk, too much milk
Teaching Therapeutic Breast Massage for Lactation for engorgement, plugged ducts, mastitis, breast pain
Going back to work consults to set up a workable plan, including pumping
Consults for twins or tandem nursing
Helping parents induce lactation (if you have a surrogate or are adopting, and want to breastfeed/chestfeed)
Weaning from supplements, bottle feeding, pumping and breastfeeding

My approach

You can do this! And how do I know? Besides having had my own personal breastfeeding/chestfeeding issues, I’ve helped over 1,000 families in the Bay Area with theirs. Welcome! My name is Ellen H. Schwerin, and I am the founder and owner of Happy Milk Lactation Support. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which is the gold standard in advanced practice lactation care.

Fees

Free initial consultation: No

Video Consultations:

Initial with Baby $245 (90 min)
Prenatal $195 (90 min)
Follow-up, Pumping/Bottle Feeding, or Inducing Lactation$195 (60 min)
All consults include 1 week of follow-up email/phone support

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Home consultations:

Initial home visit (before insurance reimbursement) is $300, up to 2 hours, plus 1 week of follow-up phone/email support
Prenatal and follow-up visits are $225, up to 1.5 hours, plus 1 week of follow-up phone/email support
Weight check visit for established clients only is $150 for up to 1 hour (may not include full baby exam or full nursing session)
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‍Twins: Add $50 to each consult for the extra time and complexity.
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There is a $75 fee if you cancel within 24 hours and do not reschedule.