Feeding Plan Consultation
A personalized feeding plan that works for your baby, your goals, and your everyday life.
Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming when you're trying to figure out how often to feed, whether they're getting enough milk, or how breastfeeding, pumping, and supplementation should all work together.
Maybe you're trying to protect your milk supply, prepare for returning to work, or simply find a routine that feels more manageable.
You don't have to figure it all out alone. I'll help you create a clear, realistic feeding plan that supports your baby's needs while making room for your family's daily life.
When Feeding Feels Like a Constant Guessing Game
Sometimes you just need a little structure, reassurance, and a plan that makes sense.
Maybe your baby seems hungry all the time, feeds take longer than expected, or you're unsure whether they're getting enough milk.
Perhaps you're breastfeeding and pumping, supplementing with formula or expressed milk, or preparing to return to work and wondering how everything will fit together.
With so many different feeding recommendations, it's easy to feel like you're constantly second-guessing yourself.
Together, we'll look at what's happening now, talk about what matters most to you, and create a feeding approach that feels realistic, flexible, and supportive of your baby's needs.
Frequent Feeds • Milk Supply • Pumping • Supplementation • Bottle Feeding • Weight Gain • Returning to Work
What to Expect During Your Feeding Plan Consultation
We'll take what feels confusing and turn it into clear, manageable next steps.
1
We Talk
We'll start with your baby's current feeding routine: what's working, what's been challenging, and what you'd like to change. Your goals and daily schedule matter, too.
2
We Look Together
We'll review feeding patterns, milk transfer when appropriate, pumping, supplementation, and your baby's intake and growth needs to understand the bigger picture.
3
We Create Your Plan
Together, we'll build a personalized approach that may include feeding frequency, breastfeeding and pumping balance, bottle strategies, supplementation when needed, and ways to support milk supply.
4
You Leave Knowing What Comes Next
You'll leave with a clear feeding plan, practical steps you can follow at home, and guidance on how to adjust your routine as your baby grows and their needs change.
Why Parents Reach Out to Julie
When feeding feels unpredictable, having a clear plan can make the day-to-day feel a little easier.
This service supports parents at many stages, including:
Feeding feels unpredictable or overwhelming
Your baby feeds frequently, feeding sessions take a long time, or you're struggling to find a routine that works.
You're balancing breastfeeding and pumping
You want help coordinating feeds and pumping sessions without feeling like your entire day revolves around them.
You're supplementing or considering supplementation
You need guidance on how breast milk, expressed milk, or formula can fit into your baby's feeding plan while supporting your goals.
You're concerned about milk supply or weight gain
You're unsure whether your baby is getting enough milk and want a plan that supports appropriate intake, growth, and milk production.
You're preparing for a change in routine
You're returning to work, introducing bottles, adjusting pumping sessions, or navigating another transition in your baby's feeding journey.
You don't have to choose between meeting your baby's feeding needs and finding a routine that works for your family.
We'll work toward a plan that supports both.
Feeding Plan Support
for Families Across
St. Augustine & St. Johns County
Every family's feeding journey looks different, and your plan should reflect that. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing, or finding a balance between all three, we'll create a feeding approach that works for your baby and your everyday life.
As your baby grows, feeding needs and routines can change. Maybe you're preparing to return to work, introducing bottles, or trying to find a more predictable rhythm. I'll help you make adjustments along the way so your plan continues to feel realistic and manageable.
My goal is to help you spend less time second-guessing every feeding decision and more time feeling confident in what works for you and your baby.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
Compassionate Care
for Both Baby and Parent
A feeding plan should support your family—not leave you feeling like you're following another set of rules.
I'm Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 30 years of healthcare experience supporting families and infant feeding.
I know how easy it is to feel overwhelmed when you're trying to balance feeding your baby, protecting your milk supply, getting enough rest, and managing everything else that comes with daily life.
My approach is practical, personal, and flexible. I'll take time to understand your baby's needs, your feeding goals, and what your days actually look like before we create a plan together.
Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, supplementing, or combining different feeding methods, I'm here to help you find an approach that feels manageable and sustainable.
My goal is for you to feel confident in your feeding decisions, with a plan that works for your baby and your family.
Let's Make Feeding Feel a Little More Manageable.
You don't need a perfect schedule. You need a plan that works for your family.
Whether you're trying to balance breastfeeding and pumping, figure out supplementation, prepare for returning to work, or simply feel more confident about how much your baby is getting, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll create a personalized feeding plan that supports your baby's needs, your feeding goals, and the rhythm of your everyday life.
You deserve to feel confident in your feeding decisions without constantly second-guessing yourself.