
Welcome to Interlude Lactation!
Alexandra Jacobs is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) offering breastfeeding, bodyfeeding, and infant feeding support to families in Albuquerque and the surrounding area.
We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM, United Healthcare, and NM Medicaid including Turquoise Care plans.
Services
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Available in-home and virtually.
Book a prenatal or induced lactation visit and be ready to feed your baby with confidence and a strong support system!
A prenatal visit includes a review of your history, discussion of your infant feeding questions & concerns, breast assessment as it relates to lactation, and education on early breastfeeding / bodyfeeding. Visits also include a written care plan for the first hours & days postpartum, tailored educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up. If you’re wanting to induce lactation for a baby you’re not carrying, we can help with that too!
A prenatal lactation visit can be especially helpful for:
Establishing care with an IBCLC before your baby is born
No breast changes during pregnancy or other breast concerns
History of breast or nipple surgeries / procedures
History of diabetes or gestational diabetes
History of PCOS or thyroid or pituitary disorder
Lactation or breastfeeding / bodyfeeding challenges with previous children
Inducing lactation for a baby you’re not carrying
You want to be prepared, informed & supported!
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Available in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas.
Get lactation support and work on infant feeding without leaving the comfort & convenience of your own home!
An in-home lactation visit includes:
Reviewing your & your baby’s history
Assessing you & your baby as it relates to breastfeeding / bodyfeeding
Observing a feeding (& milk expression if applicable) including pre- & post-feed weights to check milk transfer
Guidance to help optimize positioning & latch
Addressing your questions & concerns
A written care plan tailored to your needs & goals
Evidence-based educational materials & local resources
A visit report sent to your &/or your baby’s care provider
One week of follow-up support via a secure messaging platform
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Available throughout New Mexico.
In-person visit not an option? Meet virtually over our HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform. Virtual visits look very similar to in-home visits, but use lots of photos and videos to support assessment & observation. An individualized care plan, educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up is also included. Virtual visits don’t include weights.
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Available in-home and virtually.
Is breastfeeding / bodyfeeding going well, but you’d like lactation & infant feeding support as you navigate through life’s parenting milestones?
A milestones visit includes a review of your & your baby’s history, discussion of your infant feeding questions & concerns, and breastfeeding / bodyfeeding education & anticipatory guidance for where you’re at in your journey. Visits also include a written care plan, educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up.
A milestones visit can be especially helpful for:
Returning to work or school
Starting solids
Weaning from breastfeeding / bodyfeeding or pumping
Tandem nursing
Common toddler nursing considerations including teething, setting appropriate boundaries, parent- vs. child-led weaning, etc.
Hi, there!
I’m Alexandra Jacobs, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and the founder/owner of Interlude Lactation. I have a background in early childhood development & education and have been working alongside families for over 15 years as a teacher & teacher trainer, nutrition educator, and lactation counselor & consultant. I would love you support you in carrying out your lactation & infant feeding intentions.