Wine Country Lactation offers in-home visits primarily in McMinnville, Dundee, Newberg, Yamhill, Carlton, Amity, Sheridan, and nearby communities within Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Yes, virtual lactation consultations are available for families across Oregon's wine country and beyond, providing flexible access to expert support without the need to travel.
Wine Country Lactation accepts insurance and provides guidance on reimbursement to help clients navigate coverage. We also offer transparent private-pay pricing for all services.
The founder, Amanda Wallace, is a Registered Nurse (RN) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with additional certifications in lactation education and a background in Child & Family Studies.
We offer specialized twins feeding support based on clinical expertise and lived experience as a twin mom. This includes tandem nursing strategies, feeding schedules, weight gain monitoring, and managing the unique challenges of multiple infants.
Our practice supports breastfeeding, exclusive pumping, combination feeding, supplementation, and formula feeding. We provide nonjudgmental, evidence-informed guidance tailored to each family's goals and circumstances.
During a prenatal consult, we discuss what to expect with infant feeding, milk production basics, latch techniques, and create a personalized feeding plan to prepare you for the postpartum period.
Home visits allow assessment and recommendations in your real-life environment. This means latch and positioning help, pump setup, and feeding strategies are customized to your actual furniture, equipment, and routines, enhancing practicality and comfort.
This session assesses your pump flange size and fit to maximize milk expression efficiency, reduce discomfort, and protect nipple health. We provide personalized recommendations and guidance on pump use and schedules.
We create individualized return-to-work feeding plans that include pumping schedules, storage tips, maintaining supply, and bottle-feeding support to ensure smooth transitions while balancing parental goals and work demands.
Yes, we provide gentle, evidence-informed weaning support sessions that help families navigate reducing breastfeeding or pumping, introducing formula, and managing physical and emotional changes safely.
Wine Country Lactation offers flexible scheduling including evening hours to accommodate the unpredictable routines of new parents.
Our practice embraces an inclusive philosophy that respects all feeding methods. We listen first, co-create plans based on your values, and provide compassionate support without pressure or shame.
We offer follow-up visits and virtual check-ins to monitor progress, adjust feeding plans, and provide ongoing reassurance and practical advice as your family's needs evolve.
Yes, we provide clear information about insurance acceptance, reimbursement processes, and private-pay fees upfront to help you make informed decisions without surprises.