Lisa Fortin, Lactation Consultant. Serving Western Mass.
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  • Breastfeeding Stories
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Call or text to book an in-home appointment (646) 260-5595.

Or use ONLINE BOOKING to schedule an in-home or virtual appointment now!

​Serving Western Massachusetts and beyond.

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Sometimes breastfeeding just isn't as easy as it should be....
Hello!
 
I am a certified Lactation Consultant providing home visits throughout Western Massachusetts.  Same and next-day appointments are often available, both in-person or remotely. I have been working with breastfeeding families since 2010, but nursing my own four children may have been the best education of all.

I know firsthand that the early weeks of breastfeeding are not easy, sometimes painful (!) and difficulties can arise.  I am committed to helping parents achieve their breastfeeding goals, whatever they may be. . . and supporting them emotionally along the way.

My trusty medical grade scale accompanies me on all visits; it can track the smallest change in your little one's weight....even just a few grams of milk. A written, detailed Care Plan and ongoing Follow Up are vital components of my service.  See the INSURANCE page for payment options. 

Much of my unique skill set was acquired during an internship with renowned lactation expert Catherine Genna Watson.  The observational and hands-on skills learned for correcting latch and improving milk transfer allow me to teach parents techniques that can help them overcome the toughest difficulties.

Whether you have specific medical challenges, or just want an experienced eye to affirm that all is going as it should, I am happy to help.

​Pain, Latch and Weight Gain Issues
When it’s Tongue Tie (and when it’s not!)
Oversupply and Plugged Ducts
Mastitis and Thrush 
Appropriate Nipple Shield Use 
Hypoplasia and Low Milk Supply
Finger Feeding, The Lact-Aid and SNS
Nursing w/ Breast Reduction or Augmentation
Pumping, Returning to Work, Bottle Feeding
Adoptive Breastfeeding and Twins
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LGBTQ Friendly and Chestfeeding Support

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Serving Western Massachusetts: Franklin, Hampshire, Hamden, and parts of Berkshire County.

Franklin County:
Ashfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Heath, Lake Pleasant, Leverett, Millers Falls, Monroe Bridge, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne Falls, Shutesbury, South Deerfield, Sunderland, Turners Falls, Warwick, Wendell, Whately

Hampshire County:
Amherst, ​Belchertown, Chesterfield, Cummington, Easthampton, Florence, Goshen, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, Haydenville, Huntington, Leeds, Middlefield, North Hatfield, Northampton, Plainfield, South Hadley, Southampton, Ware, West Chesterfield, West Hatfield, Williamsburg, Worthington

Hampden County:
Agawam
, Blandford, Bondsville, Brimfield, Chester, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Granville, Hampden, Holland, Holyoke, Indian Orchard, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Russell, Southwick, Springfield, Thorndike, Three Rivers, Wales, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham, Woronoco

And parts of Berkshire County:
Adams
, Becket, Cheshire, Dalton, East Otis, Glendale, Great Barrington, Hinsdale, Lanesboro, Lee, Lenox, North Adams, Otis, Pittsfield, Savoy, Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Williamstown, Windsor

Virtual appointments also available.
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