Most Insurance Accepted!
Your consult may be fully covered by insurance. I’ve partnered with The Lactation Network to handle the paperwork and bill your insurance directly, guaranteeing you no out-of-pocket cost!
Expert Lactation Consulting and Infant Feeding Support in Northern Colorado and beyond
Welcome! I am Heather Elkins, JD, IBCLC, the founder of RootLove Lactation Services. I support your infant feeding journey with professional, personalized care. Infant feeding support is available in the comfort of your home, by telemedicine/phone or at my office in the heart of Boulder, Colorado.
It is an honor to support your family in achieving personalized infant feeding goals. I provide evidence-based care, rooted in science but equally rooted in what works best for you and your child’s individual needs. I meet you where you are, tailoring a care plan without any “shoulds.”
Why hire an IBCLC?
An IBCLC is the highest level of specialization attained in the field of lactation training. An IBCLC works in tandem with your health care professionals to make sure that you have the best lactation infant feeding routine and care, especially in high-risk or challenging situations. Seeking professional help when it comes to feeding your child can help you overcome the many challenges that may arise.
Lactation consultants do so much more than check your baby’s latch. Here are some breastfeeding issues & education that I can help with:
- Identifying the cause of breast or nipple pain that you’re having (from plugged ducts, engorgement, mastitis, etc.) and providing you with a treatment plan to feel better
- Assessing and correcting latch and positioning challenges
- Assisting with post-frenotomy (tongue-tie release) oral exercises and suck training
- Managing slow weight gain in a way that protects and preserves breastfeeding
- Strategies for safe and effective formula supplementation
- Support for pumping, including exclusive pumping
- Treatment for oversupply and overactive letdown
- Managing baby’s acid reflux
- Learning ways to interact with your baby to promote optimal development, including healthy eating and sleeping habits
- Induced lactation, re-lactation, and chestfeeding
- Prenatal preparation for breastfeeding
- Support for adjusting to new parenthood
- Creating a plan for when you return to work
- Starting your baby on solid foods in an age-appropriate manner