a bond of love

The loving bond successful breastfeeding brings

Baby Bonds is permanently closed. Please contact The Center for Orofacial Myology 208-793-7006 to see Katrina Gallafent, IBCLC for those with Lactation Network coverage (includes Blue Cross, Anthem, Regence, Cigna and United) or you can see Stephanie Thomas, SLP for those who do not have Lactation Network where she can bill most other insurances including Medicaid. A referral will be needed for the Center for Orofacial Myology from your pediatrician for all Medicaid patients. For those wanting a home visit, you can reach out to Trina Hunter at 208-869-7883. She is also able to bill for most insurances with Lactation Network coverage.

Our approach is tailored to your specific breastfeeding goals!

We work closely with you on your breastfeeding choices before your bundle of joy arrives — so you feel prepared!
If your baby is currently having trouble, we’ll get to the root of the problem, not just put a bandaid on it.
You’ll have options and resources whether you’re a working mom or stay-at-home mom as I offer both home and clinic consults.
You’ll gain confidence and have the specialized support you need to accomplish your mission.
We provide emotional and text/phone call support because you’ll have questions and doubts during your breastfeeding journey. But I’m here to remind you how amazing you’re doing!

When you work with us, you’ll have unlimited access to all my personal resources on breastfeeding, tongue tie, infant sleep, and more. Years of knowledge right at your fingertips!

Clinic & Home Lactation Services in Boise, ID

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Thrush
Clogged Ducts
Pumping
Reflux

Failure to Thrive
Low Supply
Oversupply
Food Allergies

Latching Issues
Pain
Positioning
Tongue and Lip Ties

Breastfeeding Issues We Help With

Mastitis
Prenatal Education
Induced Lactation
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Have the Breastfeeding Relationship You DREAMED of

· Have the Breastfeeding Relationship You DREAMED of ·

bond with your baby

Testimonials

"Melanie was wonderful to work with! She had answers and insight I was unable to find other places. I’m grateful for her experience, and it made a huge difference. I appreciated she was willing to come to us. It took the stress out of having to pack all the little ones up, find parking, etc. I would definitely recommend Melanie to anyone looking for lactation help. "

-Andrea H.
“Having my daughter was a very big change for me, and I worried constantly about breastfeeding because I had to figure out unique positions for us. Melanie was so very patient with me. She deserves some type of award for how patient she was! She’s very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her clients. She wants you to succeed and feel confident, not only with breastfeeding but with all things related to being a mom. I definitely recommend her!”

-Jennie C.
“Melanie was the only lactation consultant out of the 3 I went to that was able to assess and refer us for my baby with a tongue tie, lip, and two cheek ties. She was able to set up his tongue tie release and ever since he’s been a totally different baby. If it weren’t for her I probably would have given up on breastfeeding but he’s exclusively breastfed!”

-Allison
“Thanks to Melanie, we went from barely being able to latch, painful breastfeeding, baby not able to get much milk, to a pain-free and wonderful breastfeeding relationship. She’s truly an expert at what she does and she was able to help us with many breastfeeding struggles. She is very supportive and encouraging and gave me confidence as a first-time mama.”

-Ruth
“I consider breastfeeding one of the biggest challenges I’ve had to face as a new mom. I started to see a lactation consultant from the beginning who was helpful. But it was really Melanie who finally figured out what the problem was. She’s so knowledgeable, kind, and offered to visit us in the comfort of our home. She did an oral assessment and weight before and after feeding. Plus watched me nurse my baby and let me know what she thought the problem was. She taught me different positions of breastfeeding and supported us every step of the way. If it wasn’t for her — being a working mom, I wouldn’t still be nursing my five-month-old daughter.”

-Parisa B.
“Melanie was really incredible as a resource to me with my 2-month premature infant. She’s definitely the kind of lactation consultant you want there when you are struggling through those first days (& months) of mommyhood. I can’t thank her enough for all her help and advice on breastfeeding, infant sleep, self-care, stress relief, concerns about vaccination-related issues, encouragement to trust your motherly instinct, etc. I can’t say enough good things about Melanie!”

-Laura W.