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For Your Visit with breast assured lactation

OFFICE VISIT
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About our office:

We are located at 411 Dartmouth Avenue, First Floor Swarthmore PA 19801
Our entrance is to the right of the storefront window and we share an entrance with King Jewelers
Metered parking is available out front of the office and across the street in the Swarthmore Borough parking lot.
Quarters are available inside our office to pay your meter, or you can use the Passport Parking App.
There is a small waiting area with a coat rack, comfortable chairs and a bathroom available.
For our session: A changing table stocked with diapers and wipes is available as well as a sectional couch, an electric recliner, a boppy and a breast friend pillow (with new covers for each visit!).
We have an air purifier and will wear a KN94 mask if desired.
1-2 support persons are welcome. Toddlers/older children are always welcome but if the option to keep them at home is possible it may be less distracting.
We prefer to handle billing at the beginning of the visit. Cash or personal checks are preferred. We can accept credit cards via Square but this will incur an additional processing fee of 3.6%.

Preparing based on the type of visit:

PRENATAL: Partners are encouraged! Just a comfortable space to chat is perfect.
POSTPARTUM: Offer a feeding about 1.5-2 hours prior to our scheduled time so we can (hopefully) have a good feeding during our session. Single layer outfits are easiest so we can easily weigh your baby during the session.
Bring anything you have been using during feeding sessions including a prepared bottle if necessary (i.e. nipple shields, pump, bottles, etc.). We have pillows and a bottle warmer!
- TWINS: These visits take longer and it is helpful if a second parent/caregiver can be available to assist with additional caregiving tasks that may need to take place.
PUMPING: Please have your pump available with the parts cleaned, dry and ready to go!

About Breast Assured Lactation:

Home visits are based on availability and will incur additional fees according to your location. Follow this LINK to determine pricing or send us an email with your address!
Home visit times are APPROXIMATE and actual arrival time may be 15-30 minutes before or after time scheduled.
Please send a text with your name 484-212-5979 for us to easily send you an updated ETA.
Your lactation consultant will bring a rolling suitcase containing a scale and/or weighted baby dolls for your session.
We don’t care if your house is a mess! Please do not clean for us!!
We will wear a KN94 mask for the duration of the visit if desired.
We prefer to work directly with you (the breastfeeding client, baby/babies and partner) without the influence of additional guests but absolutely understand that this is not always possible. Please be aware that the presence of additional guests can compromise your comfort and confidentiality.
We prefer to handle billing at the beginning of the visit. Cash or personal checks are preferred. We can accept credit cards via Square but this will incur an additional processing fee of 3.6%.

Preparing your space:

If we will be working in a bedroom, please have a chair available.
Please have liquid or foaming soap and paper towels available at the nearest sink; we will also bring hand sanitizer.
If you have older children, it is helpful to have an additional adult (other than the primary partner) available to help care for them in another room during the visit.
If you have pets, please secure them in a different room for the duration of the visit.
Please clear a stable space (on a table or the floor) close to an outlet for the scale.

Preparing based on the type of visit:

PRENATAL: Partners are encouraged! Just a comfortable space to chat is perfect.
POSTPARTUM: Offer a feeding about 1.5-2 hours prior to our scheduled time so we can (hopefully) have a good feeding during our session. Single layer outfits are easiest so we can easily weigh your baby during the session. It is helpful if you have anything you have been using during feeding sessions to be available during our visit including a prepared bottle if necessary (i.e. breastfeeding pillows, nipple shields, pump, bottles, etc.).
- TWINS: These visits take longer and it is helpful if a second parent/caregiver can be available to assist with additional caregiving tasks that may need to take place.
PUMPING: Please have your pump available with the parts cleaned, dry and ready to go!