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Lactation Counseling
No matter how you choose to feed your baby, we're here for you.
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You don't have to "tough it out" - get professional lactation support from the comfort of your home.
Let’s be honest: when you’re having trouble breastfeeding/chestfeeding or pumping, you’re already stressed out enough. Let us make life easier with remote lactation support. You get personalized care and expert knowledge without even having to put on pants! That’s a win-win in our book.
During our sessions, we'll observe breastfeeding/latch and address your individual concerns to best help you. At the end of our session, you’ll get a specialized plan to help you establish and achieve future breastfeeding goals.
And we provide a lot of support remotely if a global pandemic says we need to do that too.
Lactation Support Includes:
in-home, hospital, or virtual appointments
latch assessment and troubleshooting
providing corrective interventions
counseling and answering questions
understanding and applying knowledge of milk production; including in special circumstances and other commonly encountered situations
support for feeding multiples and tandem feeding
assistance in transitioning away from 3-step (triple) feeding
troubleshooting, problem prevention and education
pumping support
assistance when returning to work
weighted feeds as needed
encouragement through the challenges
time-saving strategies that make feeding a success
strategies and tips for special circumstances – re-lactation, cesarean section, preemies, newborns affected by medications, and more
breastmilk storage and pumping support
weaning
dual certified to take TRICARE for lactation and labor doula support.
Currently navigating how to feed baby?
If you're trying to find your rhythm with feeding your new baby and need some help, please use the button to book a virtual consult with us. We'll discuss your feeding preferences and the challenges you're facing, and work with you to get in-person or virtual lactation appointments booked.
Please use the button below to book a 30-minute consultation with us.
Preparing before baby arrives?
If baby hasn't arrived yet and you're preparing for your feeding journey, we'd love to talk with you about all of your birth preferences. We'll talk through everything from your support team, you and your partner's preferences for labor and birth, and we'll help you determine the right routine to keep everyone fed and healthy.
In order for us to help those who need lactation support more quickly, we ask that if you're preparing for the future, you book with us using this button instead.
Julianne made all the difference in the birth of our first child this past March! She was supportive, knowledgeable, kind and professional.
With her encouragement and pain management techniques during labor I was able to have the labor/delivery I was hoping for.
Another great aspect of working with Julianne was the way in which she helped my husband to support me during labor: she showed him ways that he could make a huge difference in helping reduce my pain, and that allowed him to play an active role during the whole labor/delivery process, which he and I really appreciated.
We would highly recommend Julianne as a doula!
- Rachel S.
What To Expect In A Consultation With Us....
We are here to offer in-person (or virtual) personalized support for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We’ve mastered a whole new way of doing business that leaves you empowered and supported no matter how your baby gets here.
Working with us starts with a complimentary Zoom chat to make sure we’re a good fit. We'll talk through your struggles with feeding baby and your ultimate goals on how you want to keep baby fed and healthy.
Once you decide to book, your support begins! Yep, you have your doula as your pregnancy and birth wingwoman long before labor kicks in. And after your birth our team is here to support you postpartum too.
You can count on non-judgemental support, nurturing, kindness, humor, honesty, encouragement and dedication in guiding you and your partner through your birth.
We offer packages to fit every budget.
Each package includes the following non-medical aspects of care:
Need lactation support now?
Please use the button below to book a 30-minute consultation with us.
Looking for future lactation support?
In order for us to help those who need lactation support more quickly, we ask that if you're preparing for the future, you book with us using this button instead.
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What Working With Us Is Like...
Here's what others have to say.
"Julianne really is your doula for life. She's a great support and advocate during pregnancy, birth, and after."
- Rebecca
"Throughout the entire journey into parenthood Katie always encouraged my husband and I to follow our instincts, and I think that is what makes her unique."
- Riley
"We had an idea of our ideal birth, but she gave us ideas and thoughts that allowed us to make an even more informed decision.
- Nicole
Meet Our Doulas
Julianne Curtis (she/her)
CLD, CCCE, CNPE, CLC, SBD, CAPPA Labor Instructor
Julianne has nearly 30 years of experience in nurturing families through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Founding the Northern Colorado Doula Collective has been her dream. With humor, empathy, and expertise, she supports clients from preconception all the way through parenthood. She also facilitates many of our support groups and is responsible for the birth education we provide. Her specialty is helping parents navigate bereavement and grief after miscarriage and infant loss.
Katie Piccolo (she/her)
BSW, CLD, Hypno-Doula, Hypnobabies Instructor
Katie is one of the founding members of the Northern Colorado Doula Collective. She's a CAPPA Certified Labor Doula and Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Instructor. Katie channels over 15 years of professional experience into her passion for guiding families through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. She's committed to providing evidence-based support and respecting each family's unique birth experience.
Chloe McCarthy (she/her)
CPD
Meet Chloe, a dedicated mom, wife, and postpartum doula from Northern Colorado. Drawing from her own experiences and her work in health education, Chloe offers a nurturing, non-judgmental space, ensuring families thrive with her guidance. Whether it's meal prep, sibling care, or sharing knowledge, she's committed to empowering diverse families to confidently embrace their postpartum chapters.
Our Media
Guiding with Compassion: How to Support Families Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss
In October, and always, we honor all babies amongst the stars. As professional doulas and educators, it’s our job to provide education, physical and emotional support, and comfort to the families we s... ...more
Bereavement
October 09, 2023•7 min read
How to Make Labor More Fun (Or At Least Manageable)
Having a baby is hard work…there’s no way around that. You’re going to be pushed to your limits, but it doesn’t have to be awful. In fact, it can be so beautiful, fun, and empowering. ...more
Labor & Birth
July 10, 2023•4 min read
Top Tips for Picking a Pediatrician
Choosing the perfect pediatrician is a big decision. It’s important to choose a healthcare provider that aligns with you and the type of newborn and postpartum experience that you desire. ...more
Potpartum
May 09, 2023•3 min read
