Gentle, Compassionate and Virtual Feeding Support — wherever you are, whenever you need it.
By: Milk+Honey
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accessible feeding care for you
Virtual Lactation & Infant Feeding Support
Personalized care from anywhere, with expert guidance you can trust.
At Leche+Mel, we provide accessible, evidence-based infant feeding support—right from the comfort of your home. Whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, or navigating bottle refusal, our virtual lactation services are here to empower you with real answers, compassionate care, and zero judgment.
We believe feeding your baby is a vital sign, and you deserve support that sees the whole picture.
How Tekelactation Appointments Work
You’ll meet with one of our experienced lactation consultants via secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Bring your baby if you'd like hands-on support—or come solo with your questions. We’ll listen to your concerns, assess what’s going on, and create a plan that feels doable and aligned with your goals.
After your visit, you’ll receive:
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A personalized care summary via email
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Follow-up recommendations and helpful resources
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Optional secure messaging support (as discussed during your visit)
What We Can Help With
Our virtual lactation consultants provide expert support for all kinds of infant feeding challenges — from breastfeeding struggles to bottle-feeding questions, pumping help, and starting solids. If you’re Googling it at 2 a.m., we probably help with it.
Common Breastfeeding & Latch Issues:
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Baby won’t latch or keeps popping off breast
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Cracked, bleeding, or sore nipples during breastfeeding
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Shallow latch causing pain or poor milk transfer
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Clicking or slipping during feeds
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Nipple shield use and weaning
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Fussy nursing sessions or frequent unlatching
Milk Supply Concerns:
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Low milk supply or baby not gaining weight
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Oversupply, forceful letdown, or frequent choking
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Signs your baby isn't getting enough breastmilk
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How to increase milk supply naturally
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Power pumping and galactagogue education
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Managing supply after illness, travel, or separation
Pumping & Bottle Feeding Support:
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Creating a pumping schedule for home or work
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Exclusive pumping setup, schedules, and flange fit
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Bottle refusal in breastfed babies
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Best bottles for breastfed babies
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Pace feeding and bottle troubleshooting
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Returning to work and maintaining supply
Combo Feeding & Formula Integration:
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Supplementing with formula without losing supply
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Creating a combo feeding routine that works
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How to preserve the breastfeeding relationship with formula
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Reintroducing breastfeeding after supplementing
Special Circumstances & Complex Needs:
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NICU graduates and medically complex feeding plans
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Twins or multiples feeding coordination
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Oral function red flags and referrals (tongue tie, lip tie)
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Pumping for premature babies
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Feeding with cleft palate or craniofacial differences
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Inducing lactation or relactation