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Lactation x Infant
Feeding

Wild Olive Lactation offers evidence-based, culturally-rooted lactation support with care, compassion, and love. Our team provides in-person and virtual consultations, guiding you with holistic, personalized care on your feeding journey.

Service Areas: Polk, Jasper, Story, Marshall, Boone, Dallas, Madison, Warren, and Marion Counties

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Milk on the Mic: Breastfeeding Awareness Month

August 1 - 31st

Book a session with the BEST Certified Lactation Specialist, the Rural Black Doula

  • Complimentary consultation included via in-person, phone, or video

  • Home or virtual counseling and education for chestfeeding parents

  • Support for partners and support people 

  • Connecting to parenting and lactation groups locally and nationally

  • Assessment of latching, monitoring by infant weight, and feeding

  • Nutritional support and boosting milk supply strategies

  • Guidance on positioning, pumping, milk storage, feeding cues, and more

  • Post-session care plan, referral, and resources

  • Provide evidence-based information regarding breastfeeding and medications

  • Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) Screening and referral support

  • Access to the Wild Olive Lactation Lounge client portal

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Home Visit
$50

Receive hands-on support to relieve engorgement, increase milk supply, and reduce weight concerns and latching issues.

All clients receive a 24-hour reminder, intake and consent forms, access to resources and postpartum screening.

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Virtual Visit
$50

Connect virtually if you're beyond 45 minutes from the Des Moines Metro or outside of our service area. Enjoy hands-on support via video call.

All clients receive 24-hour reminder, intake and consent forms, access to resources, and postpartum screening.

What are good reasons for connecting to lactation and postpartum support? 

Ensures a healthy start to your journey whether vaginal or csection birth.

Reduces stress and barriers when you learn about your body, infant feeding, and healing.

Increases lactation initiation and duration, leading to a successful breastfeeding journey.

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Lactation Client Portal

Interested in lactation and infant feeding career or volunteering?

We are a certified, Recognized Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organization through the IBCLE Commission.

Earn towards your 1,000 hours for Pathway 1 through out program.

Connect to learn more about training and volunteer opportunities by email at connect@wildolivebirth.com

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