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Gentle Touch Lactation

Who I Am

Nikki Jones, RNC-NIC, IBCLC

As a NICU-Certified Registered Nurse and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 16 years of experience helping moms and babies with their lactation needs, I understand the weight and frustration of learning to feed your baby and not knowing where to turn to first. When my first daughter arrived prematurely at 32 weeks, my first experience with a Lactation Consultant was not a pleasant one.  She made me feel guilty about my lactation choices, I did not feel supported and in turn experienced everything that could go wrong with my lactation journey. My goal is to give my clients caring lactation support,  education, tools and resources that they need to go forward and put a plan together that’s personalized and effective.

 

NIkki Jones, RNC-NIC, IBCLC
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My Services

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Prenatal Consultation

An in-office or virtual prenatal visit can occur at any time during your pregnancy A full medical history will be taken via the encrypted, HIPPA compliant MilkNotes app, discuss pump options, and answer any lactation questions and concerns that you may have prior to your delivery.

Office, In-Home Initial (Limited Availability) and Follow Up Consultation

During an initial consultation (up to 90 minutes) and follow up visits, we will work together to personalize a lactation plan to help you reach your goals of successful breastfeeding or exclusive pumping.  As a NICU Nurse I have experience working with premature infants, infants with special needs, and specialty feeding plans. I will give you guidance on:

  • Tethered Oral Tissues

  • Proper latch and positioning

  • Sore damaged nipples, plugged ducts or mastitis

  • Pumping education and milk storage

  • Low milk supply or over supply

  • Breastfeeding while returning to work

  • Assistance with weaning

  • Bottle introduction

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Virtual Consultation

A virtual initial lactation consult (up to 90 minutes) or a follow up visit (up to 60 minutes) can be done utilizing a smart phone, tablet or computer via the encrypted, HIPPA compliant MilkNotes app. Virtual lactation consults can assist with:

  • Breastfeeding education

  • Breastfeeding positioning

  • Breast assessment

  • Breast Pumps and flange fit

  • Milk supply

  • Breastfeeding while returning to work

  • Milk storage

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Successful breastfeeding journey

I cannot even begin to say enough good things about our experience working with Nikki! When my daughter needed some extra monitoring in the NICU, I was worried how my breastfeeding journey would begin. She went above and beyond while we were still in the hospital to help lay the foundation for feeding success. Upon leaving the hospital, I knew I needed a little more help. Nikki was so accommodating to our schedule and the ups and downs of my postpartum journey. She truly cared about how both my baby and myself were healing and was genuinely there to support us. She came to our home and had everything we could possibly need for success. She was encouraging, comforting, loving, and just what I needed to be successful! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nikki and the amazing support and love she provides to the breastfeeding journey.

Christie & Emily

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Payment Information

Click on the link below for potential insurance coverage for visits through The Lactation Network. 

These are possible insurance companies:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

  • Cigna PPO

  • Provider Network of America (Aetna)

  • Humana PPO

  • United Healthcare (In-Network)

 

I also accept the following:

  • FSA/HSA

  • Credit & Debit

Payment required at time of scheduling.  All clients will be assessed a $60 REFUNDABLE fee at the time of scheduling (see cancelation policy below). Travel fee of $50.00 for In-Home visits. 

Cancelation Policy: Due to scheduling complexities, If you cancel your appointment within 48 hours of a visit, a fee of $60 will be assessed. No-show will be billed at the full cost of the visit.

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