Who are Lactation Services For?
- Lactation and feeding support may be helpful for any parent as they initiate breastfeeding
- Difficulty with latch, milk transfer, or feeding efficiency
- Infants who are fussy, rigid, sleepy, or fatigued during feeds
- Transitions such as pumping, returning to work, or introducing bottles or cups
- Parents seeking support that respects their goals, values, and choices for their family
- Parents and families looking to extend breastfeeding past infancy into toddlerhood
At Bright Harbor, all feeding journeys are honored. Whether breastfeeding, combination feeding, pumping, bottle feeding or navigating unexpected challenges, the goal is for families to feel supported, informed, and confident with whatever path they choose.
A Whole-Family Approach to Lactation & Feeding
Infant feeding is more than latch or milk supply. It involves motor skills, sensory processing, positioning,
endurance, regulation, and parental well-being. As an occupational therapist and Certified Lactation
Counselor (CLC), care at Bright Harbor will thoughtfully address infant oral-motor skills, posture, tone,
and coordination; feeding positions that support effective milk transfer and reduce strain; sensory
regulation for infants who are tense, disorganized, or easily overwhelmed, parent body mechanics,
comfort, and postpartum recovery during feeding; and practical strategies for integrating feeding into
everyday routines. This comprehensive approach allows lactation support to go beyond
troubleshooting supporting confidence, sustainability, and connection.
Why Lactation Support from an Occupational Therapist?
Occupational therapists are trained to understand how skills, environments, and routines intersect. In
lactation care, this means looking beyond feeding mechanics to support how feeding fits into real life.
By combining pediatric occupational therapy expertise with lactation-specific training, Bright Harbor offers care that is developmentally informed, functionally focused, individualized, and family-centered in order to help families move toward feeding that feels calmer, more comfortable, and more sustainable.
What to Expect?
Lactation services will typically begin with a brief phone consultation followed by an initial evaluation in the comfort of your home. We will assess any feeding concerns, environmental modifications, and supports for the dyad. Ongoing sessions and schedules will be discussed at the evaluation.
Details & Pricing
Lactation services at Bright Harbor OT will be offered as private-pay services.
- Support Package:
- One 75-minute initial visit
- Two 45-minute follow-ups
- Secure messaging between visits
- Valid for eight weeks
- $450 in-home and $375 virtual
- Initial in-home lactation visit: $175 (75 min)
- In-home follow-up visits: $120 (50 min)
- Quick established client check-ins (after 3 initial visits): $60 (25-30 min)
About Your Provider
Bright Harbor was founded by a pediatric occupational therapist and mother of two, with a deep appreciation for how unique and meaningful each feeding relationship can be. Both professionally and personally, it has been clear that no two feeding journeys look the same and that each one deserves a thoughtful, non-judgmental Bright Harbor to flourish. Kathleen wants to support each mother to prevent burnout and overstimulation and provide encouragement and confidence.
We know firsthand the strong and beautiful connection each mother-baby dyad has and how it can impact all areas of your life. We aim to provide care that is respectful, empowering, and grounded in trust. We want you to be successful - however that looks to you and your baby!