Prenatal Breastfeeding Consultation
Feel more prepared, informed, and confident about feeding your baby before they arrive.
Preparing to welcome your baby is exciting, but it can also bring up a lot of questions. Maybe you're wondering what breastfeeding will actually feel like, how often your newborn will need to eat, or what supplies you'll really need.
You don't have to wait until your baby arrives to start finding answers. I'll help you understand what to expect during those first days and weeks, explore your feeding options, and prepare for the moments that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
Together, we'll build a foundation of knowledge and confidence so you can focus on getting to know your baby.
Wondering What Breastfeeding Will Really Be Like?
A little preparation now can help those first feeding experiences feel less overwhelming.
Maybe you're expecting your first baby and aren't sure what normal newborn feeding looks like. Perhaps you've heard conflicting advice about breastfeeding, pumping, and milk supply, and you're wondering how to know what's right for you.
Or maybe you've breastfed before, but your experience was more challenging than you expected, and you're hoping to feel better prepared this time.
There can be a lot to learn before your baby arrives, but you don't need to figure out everything at once.
We'll talk through your questions, explore what to expect during early feeding, and focus on the information that will be most helpful for your family's goals.
Newborn Feeding • Latch & Positioning • Milk Supply • Pumping Basics • Feeding Cues • Birth Preparation • Feeding Goals
What to Expect During Your Prenatal Consultation
We'll talk through your questions, explore feeding basics, and create a plan that helps you feel ready for your baby's arrival.
1
We Talk
We'll start with your pregnancy, your feeding goals, any previous breastfeeding experiences, and the questions or concerns you'd like to address before your baby arrives.
2
We Learn Together
We'll explore normal newborn feeding behaviors, early hunger cues, milk production, latch and positioning basics, and what to expect during the first days and weeks after birth.
3
We Create a Plan
Together, we'll discuss your feeding preferences, review pumping basics and helpful supplies, and create a flexible plan that fits your family and your goals.
4
You Leave Feeling Prepared
You'll leave with practical information, realistic expectations, and a better understanding of what to watch for and when to reach out for additional feeding support.
Why Parents Reach Out to Julie
You don't have to wait until feeding becomes difficult to get the guidance and reassurance you deserve.
This service supports parents at many stages, including:
You're preparing to breastfeed for the first time
You want to understand what breastfeeding looks like, how to recognize feeding cues, and what to expect when your baby arrives.
You had feeding challenges with a previous baby
Your earlier experience may have included painful latch, milk supply concerns, or other difficulties, and you'd like to feel more prepared this time.
You want to learn about pumping and feeding options
You're considering pumping, bottle feeding, or combination feeding and want to understand how those options might fit into your routine.
You're wondering what supplies you'll actually need
You have questions about breast pumps, nursing supplies, and how to prepare your feeding space without buying unnecessary products.
You want to feel more confident before delivery
You're excited to meet your baby but feeling uncertain about feeding and want a chance to ask questions before those early postpartum days.
Whether this is your first baby or you're hoping for a different feeding experience this time around,
preparing ahead can help you feel more confident about what comes next.
Compassionate Care
for Both Baby and Parent
A supportive place to ask questions, explore your options, and prepare for what's ahead.
I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I created Best Hope Lactation to support families during one of the most emotionally vulnerable times of life.
I believe feeding support should feel calm, respectful, and empowering. My role is to walk alongside you — offering guidance, encouragement, and practical tools while honoring your goals as a parent.
I focus on both baby and parent, because your well-being matters. Many parents arrive feeling uncertain or discouraged and leave with clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of their baby’s cues. Feeding challenges don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong — they simply mean you deserve support.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Support for Families Across St. Augustine & St. Johns County
Thoughtful preparation for your baby's arrival and the feeding journey ahead.
Every family's plans for feeding look a little different, and preparing before your baby arrives gives you time to explore what feels right for you. Whether you're hoping to breastfeed exclusively, planning to pump, or considering a combination of feeding methods, we'll talk through your options and help you feel more comfortable with the basics.
As you get closer to delivery, you may have questions about those first hours after birth, how to recognize hunger cues, when your milk supply changes, or what to do if feeding doesn't go as expected. I'll help you understand what to watch for and how to recognize when extra support may be helpful.
My goal is to help you feel less uncertain about the unknowns and more confident about welcoming your baby, with practical knowledge and a flexible feeding plan that can grow and change with your family.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
Let's Help You Feel Ready for Your Baby's Arrival.
You don't have to wait until your baby is here to start feeling confident about feeding.
Whether you're expecting your first baby, hoping for a different breastfeeding experience, or simply have questions about what to expect, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll explore feeding basics, talk through your goals, and create a plan that helps you feel prepared for those first days and weeks with your baby.
You deserve to begin this next chapter feeling informed, supported, and excited about what's ahead.