Connect at connect@wildolivebirth.com
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.
Contracted with EveryStep clients and service areas ONLY
Book a session with the BEST Certified Lactation Specialist, the Rural Black Doula
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Complimentary consultation included via in-person, phone, or video
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Home or virtual counseling and education for chestfeeding parents
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Support for partners and support people
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Connecting to parenting and lactation groups locally and nationally
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Assessment of latching, monitoring by infant weight, and feeding
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Nutritional support and boosting milk supply strategies
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Guidance on positioning, pumping, milk storage, feeding cues, and more
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Post-session care plan, referral, and resources
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Provide evidence-based information regarding breastfeeding and medications
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Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) Screening and referral support
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Access to the Wild Olive Lactation Lounge client portal
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Lactation Services
Consult
A 30-minute lactation consultation offers focused, one-on-one support to address immediate infant feeding concerns. This session may include help with latch and positioning, milk supply questions, pumping basics, nipple discomfort, and newborn feeding cues. Ideal for quick guidance and reassurance, consults are virtual to support you where you are.
Home Visit
A hands-on, personalized lactation support to relieve engorgement, support milk supply, and address latching or weight-gain concerns. All clients receive a 24-hour appointment reminder, intake and consent forms, postpartum screening, and access to the Wild Olive Lounge—a supportive space with on-demand videos, practical tools, and additional resources for postpartum recovery and infant feeding.
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Virtual Visit
Connect virtually if you’re located more than 45 minutes from the Des Moines Metro or outside of our service area, and receive supportive, hands-on guidance through a secure video call. All clients receive a 24-hour appointment reminder, intake and consent forms, postpartum screening, and access to the Wild Olive Lounge—an exclusive space with on-demand videos, practical tools, and additional resources to support postpartum recovery and infant feeding.
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.
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
