Lactation Support
Ashley hopes so assist others to have confidence and success in their breastfeeding journeys.
Photo credit to: Kiana Stone Photography
Southwestern New HAMPSHIRE’s
HOLISTIC Lactation sUPPORT
Ashley is a lactation professional who holds the credential of International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). She completed more than 110 hours of lactation-specific education, college-level coursework, over 500 supervised clinical hours, and successfully passed a comprehensive board examination. She also participates in ongoing continuing education, with focused training in feeding multiples, low milk supply, oral rehabilitation, and the assessment of oral restrictions.
Ashley’s personal breastfeeding journey began in 2017 with the birth of her daughter and continued with the birth of her son in 2019. In the spring of 2023, she went on to tandem nurse her identical twins. Across each experience, Ashley encountered and overcame a wide range of breastfeeding challenges, deepening both her empathy and clinical insight.
Ashley’s personal breastfeeding journey has included firsthand experience with a wide range of challenges and feeding situations, including:
Early weaning
Nursing strike
Bottle refusal
Exclusive pumping
Mastitis
Thrush
Overactive Letdown
Oversupply
Tandem feeding
Reflux
Feeding multiples
Human milk donations
Wet nursing
Introduction of solids/BLW
Photo credit to: Kiana Stone Photography
Offering Comprehensive Infant Feeding Support
Ashley is offering comprehensive infant feeding support for those whom are:
Breastfeeding
Exclusively Pumping
Bottle Feeding
Mixed/Combo Feeding
Donor Milk
Low Supply
Over Supply
Returning to Work
Inducing Lactation
Starting Solids
Tethered Oral Tissues
(Tongue/Lip Ties)
Post-Frenectomy Rehab
Inducing Lactation
Relactation
She also has extensive knowledge with feeding multiples - specifically twins
In person consultations
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Initial Visit
60-90 minutes in person.
Includes:
Full Health History
Obtaining Weight/Weighted Feed
Personalized Care Plan
Report Sent to your Healthcare Provider
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
Follow-up visits are sometimes needed and available at the discounted rate of xxx.
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More than just a class, this prenatal consult includes:
Full health history
This perfect for those with a medical condition or special circumstances that may affect breastfeeding
Particularly helpful for families that had challenges breastfeeding previous babies
Personalized prenatal plan for getting breastfeeding off to the best start
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
Offered virtually or in-office only
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Support for families with babies who are having difficulty taking a bottle.
Includes:
In-depth assessment for oral issues related to difficulty with bottle feeding or bottle refusal
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
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Perfect for parents who are preparing to return to work or are having issues with pumping.
Includes:
Individualized pumping plan, education on pumping, milk storage, and flange fitting
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
Offered virtually or in-office only
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Learn customized suggestions on how to gently wean from breastfeeding, either during the night time only or fully weaning from breast milk.
Includes:
Includes customized weaning plan that is set to a pace that meets your goals
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
Offered virtually or in-office only
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Prepare for your feeding journey and get the support you need postpartum, while saving!
Includes:
One prenatal consult to discuss your full health history and to create a plan for getting your feeding journey off to a great start
One postpartum consult to check on the plan created during the prenatal visit and to work through any troubles you might face
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
Photo credit to: Kiana Stone Photography
vIRTUAL consultations
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60-90 minutes on a HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Includes:
Full Health History
Personalized Care Plan
Report Sent to your Healthcare Provider
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
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More than just a class, a 1:1 consultation with an IBCLC.
Full discussion of health history
Perfect for those with a medical condition or special circumstances that may affect breastfeeding
A personalized prenatal plan for getting breastfeeding off to the best start
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
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Virtual support for families with babies who are having difficulty taking a bottle.
Includes:
In-depth assessment for oral issues related to difficulty with bottle feeding or bottle refusal
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
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Perfect for parents who are preparing to return to work or are having issues with pumping.
Includes:
Development of a pumping plan
Education on pumping, milk storage, and flange fitting
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal
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Weaning Consult
Learn customized suggestions on how to gently wean from breastfeeding, either only night time feedings or fully weaning from breast milk.
Includes:
Includes customized weaning plan that is set to a pace that meets your goals
Two weeks of follow-up message support is available through a secure messaging portal.
Photo credit to: Kiana Stone Photography
Insurance Coverage & Pricing Details
Under federal guidelines, visits with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) are generally intended to be covered by health insurance plans without cost-sharing such as deductibles, copays, or coinsurance.
However, in practice, coverage is not always straightforward.
Additional details and important information are outlined below.
Insurance Coverage
Coverage through wildflower for the following plans: Cigna
Coverage trough BCBS VT, United Healthcare and Aetna will be billed as an IN-NETWORK provider
For those currently on NH/MA/VT Medicaid or receiving WIC benefits discounted services available
Monadnock Perinatal is currently accepting Cash, Venmo, Cards, Checks and FSA & HSA and Bartering Services
Important Notes pertaining to Lactation Consultations
Payment is due in full to secure your consultation | Price is subject to change at any time without notice | Ashley is working on the ability to accept and bill insurances | She is able to provide a superbill to submit to insurance companies upon request | If client covered by Medicaid/WIC and provides proof of coverage they may be eligible for discount consults | Clients looking for support outside 30 min radius of Keene, New Hampshire will be charged an additional $25-50 to cover travel expenses depending on distance.
Did you know that i have completed many hours of continuing education to better support familes
now offering consultations specializing in low milk supply and bottle refusal
Photo credit to: Kiana Stone Photopraphy
Check out my profiles and memberships
New Hampshire Breastfeeding Task Force
Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education
