Do you offer in-home lactation visits in Boston and the North Shore?

Yes. Strong Nest Consulting offers in-home lactation support throughout Boston, the North Shore, and Greater Boston, as well as virtual consults.

Do you offer virtual lactation consults?

Yes. Virtual consults are available and can be a flexible option for many feeding and pumping concerns.

What does postpartum doula support include?

Postpartum doula care may include newborn care education, feeding support, soothing techniques, partner support, light household help, and helping parents rest and recover.

When should I book postpartum doula support?

Many families book during pregnancy to secure preferred dates, but you can also reach out after birth. Availability varies.

How do I know whether I need lactation support or postpartum doula support?

If your main concerns are feeding (latch, pain, pumping, supply), start with lactation. If you need broader newborn/parent support and rest, postpartum doula care may be the best fit. Many families benefit from both.

Do you work with families who are combo-feeding or formula-feeding?

Yes. Support is tailored to your goals—breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or formula feeding.

How do I get started?

Contact Strong Nest Consulting to share what’s going on and schedule the best next step—lactation consult, postpartum doula shift, or a class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer lactation support near me?

Yes. Kathleen provides in-home lactation visits within a 45 minute drive of Swampscott, as well as virtual consults anywhere.

North Shore service area: Beverly, Danvers, Essex, Gloucester, Hamilton, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Marblehead, Middleton, Nahant, Peabody, Rockport, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham.

Boston service area: Boston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown Boston, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury.

North of Boston service area: Andover, Boxford, Burlington, Georgetown, Lawrence, Medford, Melrose, Methuen, North Andover, Reading, Revere, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn

Do you take insurance for lactation visits?

I will provide you with a bill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please call your insurance company to confirm reimbursement for a home or telemedicine visit by an IBCLC.

You can use your FSA/HSA debit card for lactation visits.

I will update clients if I am in network with certain insurance companies.

What issues do you help with in lactation consults?

Common concerns include latch pain, low milk supply worries, pumping and return-to-work planning, bottle refusal, paced feeding, slow weight gain concerns, oversupply/forceful letdown, and weaning.

How can I book support?

You can email, call or text Kathleen (857) 600-1907, kathleen@strongnestconsulting.com) and we can coordinate a time.

You can also initiate contact via the contact form and Kathleen will reach out.