Virtual Lactation Consultation
Personalized breastfeeding and feeding support, wherever you feel most comfortable.
When feeding isn't going the way you expected, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by questions. Maybe breastfeeding is painful, your baby is struggling to latch, or you're unsure whether they're getting enough milk.
You don't have to wait until you can make it to an office to get guidance. Through a virtual lactation consultation, I'll meet with you online, listen to your concerns, and help you work through feeding challenges from the comfort of your home.
Together, we'll find practical adjustments that fit your baby's needs and help you feel more confident moving forward.
When You Need Feeding Support Without Leaving Home
Sometimes the guidance you need is just a video call away.
Maybe you're struggling with a painful latch, wondering about milk supply, or trying to figure out why your baby seems unsettled after feeding. Perhaps you have questions about pumping, introducing bottles, or finding a feeding routine that works.
You might also live farther from an in-person lactation consultant, have a busy schedule, or simply prefer to receive support without packing up your baby.
During a virtual visit, I'll take time to understand your concerns and observe feeding when possible. We can look at positioning, feeding patterns, pumping techniques, and your baby's cues together.
Even through a screen, we can make meaningful progress toward understanding what's happening and identifying your next steps.
Latch & Positioning • Nipple Pain • Milk Supply • Pumping • Bottle Feeding • Feeding Routines • Combination Feeding
What to Expect During Your Virtual Consultation
Real-time guidance, personalized recommendations, and support from wherever you are.
1
We Talk
We'll start with your baby's feeding history, what you've been noticing, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to improve.
2
We Look Together
When possible, I'll observe a feeding over video and help you look at latch, positioning, your baby's cues, and your current feeding setup. We can also review pumping or bottle-feeding techniques.
3
We Make
Adjustments
Together, we'll explore practical changes you can try during the visit, whether that's adjusting positioning, reviewing pumping techniques, or creating a more manageable feeding routine.
4
You Leave Knowing What Comes Next
You'll leave with personalized recommendations, clear next steps, and a better understanding of when an in-person assessment or additional medical evaluation may be helpful.
Why Parents Reach Out to Julie
When feeding questions come up, getting experienced guidance shouldn't have to mean rearranging your entire day.
This service supports parents at many stages, including:
Breastfeeding feels uncomfortable or difficult
You're experiencing nipple soreness, positioning challenges, or latch concerns and want guidance you can try during a feeding.
You're worried about milk supply or feeding patterns
You have questions about how often your baby feeds, milk production, or whether your current feeding routine is working.
You need help with pumping or bottle feeding
You're learning to pump, reviewing flange fit, introducing bottles, or balancing breastfeeding with expressed milk or formula.
You're navigating feeding changes
Your baby is growing, you're preparing to return to work, or your feeding routine needs to adjust to a new stage.
In-person appointments aren't convenient or accessible
You'd prefer to receive guidance from home, live farther from an office, or need support between in-person visits.
Whether you're in the early newborn weeks or adjusting to feeding several months later,
Virtual care can help you feel more informed and supported.
Compassionate Care
for Both Baby and Parent
Personalized support doesn't have to happen in person to feel personal.
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.
Virtual Lactation Support for Families Across
St. Augustine & St. Johns County
Experienced feeding guidance from the comfort of your own home.
Every family's feeding journey looks different, and sometimes getting the guidance you need is easier when you can stay right where you are. A virtual lactation consultation gives us the opportunity to talk through your concerns, observe feeding when possible, and explore adjustments using your own feeding space and supplies.
Whether you're working through latch concerns, learning to pump, introducing bottles, or adjusting feeding routines, we'll focus on practical solutions that make sense for your baby and your daily life. You can ask questions, try techniques during our visit, and receive guidance without the added stress of travel.
My goal is to help you feel more confident and less overwhelmed by feeding decisions, with personalized support that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with a clearer plan.
AREAS SERVED
✓ St. Augustine
✓ St. Johns
✓ Nocatee
✓ Ponte Vedra
✓ Palencia
✓ World Golf Village
✓ St. Johns County
Let's Make Feeding Feel a Little Easier, Wherever You Are.
You don't have to leave home to get the support you deserve.
Whether you're struggling with latch, have questions about milk supply, need pumping guidance, or simply want reassurance that feeding is going well, I'm here to help.
Through a virtual consultation, we'll talk through your concerns, explore practical adjustments, and create a plan that supports your baby's feeding needs and your family's everyday life.
You deserve to feel informed, supported, and more confident about feeding your baby.