A safe space to talk about any and all questions + TOP TIPS that will allow you to conquer any speed bumps, road blocks, or detours you may experience with your baby from the comfort of your own home.
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants provide non-judgmental and evidence-based support to you and your baby! We are ready to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to go in your feeding journey! We want you to know that you are not alone and that, with support, we can help you get more milk and worry less!
What to Expect at Your Consult
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What we do together in a Lactation Consult
First visits are typically 45-60 minutes to give us time for a thorough history, observing baby feeding (breast, bottle or both), and a plan of care. Included is
A history and assessment of breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding issues by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and infant feeding SLP
An assessment of latch, suck and positioning
Breast care including mastitis, plugged ducts, blebs, thrush, engorgement, and nipple soreness
Soothing a fussy baby
Breastfeeding while returning to work
Assistance with breast pumps, nipple shields and other lactation devices
Breastfeeding education and support
Transition from breast to bottle OR bottle to breast
A report to send to your care provider(s) if requested
What to have at your consultation:
YOU and your precious baby
Any current nursing gadgets
Any pumps and required pump parts if desired
Preferred feeding pillows if desired
Bottles/pacifiers
Here are some helpful tips to maximize your virtual appointment:
Both users must have adequate internet connection
Both users must have adequate lighting. Please keep a flashlight/light on hand for mouth assessments
May need a second set of hands to help with positioning the device for best viewing
It is beneficial (not necessary) for the family to have two connected devices. I.e. a computer/ipad for discussion and a phone for breast and bottle feeding/latch assessment
While virtual lactation consults are useful for many reasons, there will be times that our IBCLC must refer mom and/or baby to a local health care provider. These cases may include:
Suspected tongue and/or lip tie or other oral malformation
Mastitis, thrush and other breastfeeding concerns requiring treatment
Inadequate lighting/internet connection to perform a quality online assessment
Concerns with weight gain, jaundice and/or general well-being of your baby
How much does it cost?
In-person consultations – Billable to select insurance. For more information on insurance, call 708-478-1820
First virtual consult – $50 cash or billable to select insurance. For more information on insurance, call 708-478-1820
Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are professionals in lactation consulting who have demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide clinical breastfeeding consulting and management support to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding/lactation. Our IBCLCs are also speech language pathologists who specialize in the overall safety and success of infant feeding.
BDI’s International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Specialize in Supporting:
Baby
Baby’s success on the breast/bottle
Mom
Mom’s health and comfort
Family
Family support for mom & baby
Pumping
Preparing for and maximizing pumping
Tummy
Reflux, Spit-up, Vomiting Support
Position & Latch
Finding the perfect position and latch
Lactation Professionals Areas of Expertise
Latching
Milk Supply
Breast and Nipple Soreness
Weight Concerns
Supplementation
Pain or Breast Damage
Plugged Milk Ducts
Engorgement
Breast/Bottle Feeding
Mastitis
Reflux, Spitting-up and/or Vomiting
Induced or Relactation
Feeding Techniques and Positions
Weaning
Transition to Bottle-Feeding from Breast
Transition to Breast Feeding from Bottle
Pumping
Back-to-Work Plan
Oral Motor Restrictions
Tongue/Lip Tie
Tandem Breastfeeding
Jessica Keenan, MA, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Speech Language Pathologist
Jessica has worked with babies since 2014. She is a licensed speech language pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) specializing in infant feeding. Jessica’s favorite hour of her work week is leading the More Than Milk Club for new moms & their babies! She believes the most magical part of her job is empowering parents on their breast and/or bottle feeding journey and helping them do so from the comfort of their own homes.
Amy Stumpf, MS, CCC-SLP/L, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Speech Language Pathologist
Amy is a speech therapist who specializes in feeding, orofacial development, tethered oral tissues, and lactation consulting. She absolutely loves coming alongside families and supporting them and their babies during their feeding journey’s in infancy. Amy will never be finished learning and is constantly humbled by the lessons she takes away from each family she has the pleasure of consulting!
Our BDI Playhouse Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in children. Each SLP is certified through ASHA and licensed through the State of Illinois.
Speech Production
How your child makes their sounds:
Articulation
Apraxia
Phonological Disorder
Specialty Certification
PROMPT
OMT
Language
Encompassing both spoken and written communication, SLPs help people across the spectrum of language. This includes working on
AAC
expressive language
receptive language
literacy
morphology
multi-language learner
phonology
reading comprehension
reading decoding
semantics
spelling
social/pragmatic language
syntax
written language
Specialty Certifications
Orton-Gillingham
Cognition
SLPs often help improve cognitive skills.
attention
memory
problem solving
executive functioning
Voice/Resonance
Supporting patients with
alaryngeal disorders
buteyko breathing
cul-de-sac resonance
forward focus resonance
hyper nasality
hyponasality
loudness
phonation quality
pitch
Certifications
Buteyko Breathing
Feeding/Swallowing
SLPs cover all three phases of swallowing: oral, pharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia
My son has been at BDI for over a year now and I can’t say enough great things! when we walk in, every therapist and receptionist greets him by name! He is always happy to go and we have seen great progress with both his physical and language needs. We have personally recommended BDI to several friends and colleagues looking for top notch therapies!”
