Below you will find ways practices have utilized our services. Do you need something different? No problem, we can create a customized proposal that meets your needs, email Karissa.
Meeting Parents Where They Are.
Karissa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which is a member of the maternal-child healthcare team with specialized skills in breastfeeding care and lactation management. The IBCLC credential is the highest certification and the only internationally recognized credential in the field of lactation. Karissa has worked with thousands of Families and collaborates closely with clients and their OBs, Midwives, and Pediatricians to create an effective lactation plan.
How does it work? Consultation appointments are offered virtually or onsite in Karissa's Apex, NC office. With permission from patient, notes are shared with referring physician's office. to insure continuity of care.
What work is involved for your office? We like to keep things simple. We provide you with the advertising tools you need to share the lactation service. Scheduling lactation consults and billing patients is done by us. Notes will be faxed to your office upon patient consent. Karissa will work directly with referring physician as needed to insure continuity of care.
What's the investment?
Option 1- There is no financial investment! We simply ask that you promote our collaboration in your offices and social media. Advertising materials available.
Option 2- $250 per month provides
New Parents Lactation Support Groups
Structured 45 minute virtual group meetings are offered weekly or bi weekly. Parents do not need to be lactating to attend. Topics may include: soothing techniques; newborn stages and phases; emotional support needs; navigating work and nursing.
What work is involved for your office? Dates are agreed upon and we supply advertising tools if needed. Meetings are held on zoom.
What's the investment? A two month commitment is required. (4) bi weekly meetings $300 or (8) weekly meetings $550
Empowering Through Education.
Karissa has taught perinatal courses at birth centers, hospitals and OBGYN practices. Her evidence based approach provides parents with comprehensive understanding of pregnancy, labor and birth, the postpartum period, and lactation. Her highly rated courses combine self paced online classwork with an option for virtual or in person instruction.
Classes are on demand and self paced. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese. There is an option to add in person or virtual live sessions with instructor.
What’s included? eCourses may include: videos, animations, optional read-along audio, and other accessibility features· Quizzes, interactive exercises, notes pages, and extended activities· Essential tools, including a breastfeeding and diaper log and appointment tracker· Audio library with soothing sounds, lullabies, and relaxation exercises· Handouts, glossary, and web links· Class completion certificate.
How does it work? Students have a unique password that provides direct access to courses
What work is involved for your office? We like to keep things simple. Typically, we offer print and social media marketing tools that you use to promote the course. We take care of registration.
What's the investment? Scroll down to see options
Available Courses
This package includes all five self paced courses below and covers everything you need to know. Video rich, this award winning content is presented in a way that is entertaining and informative.
Topics include but are not limited to:
This course offers parents the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their own homes. Video rich, this award winning content is presented in a way that is entertaining and informative. Topics include but are not limited to:
This course covers everything you need to know about the perinatal period with gentle evidenced based content. Parents come away with a better understanding of the following topics:
You've had a baby, now what? This course prepares parents for what to expect after birth. After taking this course, parents will feel more confident about the following topics:
This course provides students with the information they need to enter parenthood with more confidence. Topics include:
Option 1
Perfect for the busy OBGYN Practices, this package includes all five self paced courses.
Included:
Practice Investment: $150
Proposal 2
Perfect add on for the busy Pediatric practice, this package includes lactation and newborn care courses
Included:
Practice Investment: $150