Make Nursing Work for You!

***Many Insurance Plans Cover or Reimburse for Lactation Visits***

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Clinical Feeding Support

in Your Own Home

in the Capital District, Columbia County & Beyond...

Home Visits (**and now Telehealth Consultations anywhere with internet**)  in the Upper Hudson Valley & Southern Capital District

If you are experiencing difficulties with feeding your baby, I can help.

You, your baby, and your family deserve support.

Families consult IBCLCs for many reasons, including:

Nursing a baby is a natural process, but it does not always come naturally. The sooner you begin troubleshooting feeding issues, the more quickly and effectively you can solve them. 

Your nursing journey plays a vital role in the lifetime health of you, your baby, and your family. But you don't need to make this journey alone!

Image by Kimberly Alexis Photography

Sarah Shapiro has been supporting mothers and nursing parents in the Capital District and Columbia and Greene County, NY, since 2013. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and the author of a book on breastfeeding published in 2017.

Sarah has launched Hearts' Work Breastfeeding & Lactation Support to provide a new level of in-depth, clinical support to help families in Columbia County, the Capital District, and beyond to better meet their feeding goals.

Sarah lives in southern Rensselaer County with her husband and children. She has breastfed her own three children, and considers it a great privilege to support other families in their unique feeding journeys. 

Image by Emily Walker CC-BY-SA 2.0

A Note on Telehealth and Home Visits

Almost all lactation issues CAN be successfully addressed by telehealth with appropriately skilled providers. The current public health situation has motivated many lactation providers to enhance our skills in this area, and I have seen great results in my practice achieved solely through telehealth visits. I am now fully vaccinated and feel comfortable making home visits using Covid Guidelines, but am still happy to conduct both initial and follow up visits via live video which can be a great option for many situations. Please contact us to discuss any questions you may have about telehealth in your specific situation.