An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is a healthcare professional trained to assess feeding, milk transfer, latch, pumping, and infant growth.

At Bonnie Knows Breast®, we provide personalized, evidence-based feeding support for breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, relactation, and weaning.

Home and office visits available in Louisville, KY
Telehealth visits available nationwide

👉 Book a Lactation Visit

Ideally in the first week after delivery AND if you are experiencing:

• Painful latch

• Nipple damage

• Low milk supply concerns

• Slow infant weight gain

• Pumping struggles

• Preparing to return to work

• Bottle refusal

• Weaning support

• Just needing reassurance

Early support leads to better outcomes. You do not need to wait for a crisis.

👉 Schedule Your Appointment

A lactation visit at Bonnie Knows Breast® is comprehensive, personalized, and centered around your goals.

During your appointment, we typically:

• Review your pregnancy, birth, and feeding history
• Assess baby’s weight and growth patterns
• Observe a full feeding (breast, bottle, or pumping session)
• Evaluate latch, milk transfer, positioning, and comfort
• Perform an oral assessment of baby

Do pre- and post-feeding weights to assess milk transfer when clinically appropriate
• Assess pumping setup and flange fit (if relevant)
• Answer your feeding and newborn care questions

You will leave with:

✔ A personalized feeding plan
✔ Practical hands-on strategies
✔ Referrals if needed
✔ Clear next steps and follow-up recommendations

Visits typically last 60–90 minutes to allow time for thorough assessment and real-time troubleshooting.

Our approach is evidence-based, and affirming.

👉 Book Your Lactation Visit

Yes. We support all feeding journeys without judgment. This includes:

• Exclusive breastfeeding

• Exclusive pumping

• Combination feeding

• Formula supplementation

• Induced lactation

• Relactation

• Weaning plans

Our goal is safe, informed, sustainable feeding — tailored to your families goals and needs.

Once you book a visit, your confirmation email will cover this as well.

Please bring:

• Your baby (of course! unless you are still pregnant or it isn’t applicable)
• Your breast pump and all pump parts (if you’re pumping)
• Bottles you are currently using (if we are going to work on feeding from a bottle)
• Nipple shields (if applicable)
• Any supplements or feeding tools you’re using
• A list of questions or concerns

If you have recent weight checks or pediatrician notes, those can be helpful as well.

We want to assess your real-life setup — so bringing your actual equipment helps us troubleshoot effectively. We have all the feeding pillows, so no need to bring those.

👉 Schedule Your Lactation Visit

Absolutely. We encourage partners and support people to attend whenever possible.

Feeding is a family experience, and having your support system present helps:

• Reinforce techniques
• Share responsibilities
• Build confidence
• Improve long-term feeding success

All caregivers are welcome in our space.

Yes. A prenatal lactation consult helps you:

• Understand newborn feeding expectations

• Learn early latch skills

• Prepare for common challenges

• Make a personalized feeding plan

We recommend scheduling during your third trimester.

👉 Book a Prenatal Visit

Many insurance plans cover lactation consultations at 100% under preventive care. Coverage varies by plan.

Bonnie Knows Breast® works with several insurance providers and can help you determine coverage before your visit.

If we are out-of-network, we can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.

👉 Check Insurance & Book Now

Visit pricing depends on visit type and length. Transparent pricing is listed on our booking page.

We accept:

• Credit cards

• HSA/FSA cards

Afterglow is a postpartum support group in Louisville, KY designed for parents navigating the early weeks and months after birth.

Afterglow offers:

• Community connection

• Support in your transition to parenthood

• Real-time troubleshooting

This is a space for honest conversation and professional guidance. Learn more and join us each Wednesday from 10-11:30 AM.

Afterglow Foundations is an 8-week, due date–based postpartum group with a guided curriculum lead by expert providers.

Families receive:

• Structured weekly topics

• Consistent peer community

• Access to trusted local experts

• Ongoing support

This due date cohort-based model provides deeper connection and long-term support through the fourth trimester.

👉 View Upcoming Afterglow Foundations groups

Afterglow Foundations: You can save your spot during pregnancy or in the early postpartum weeks. Many families register before baby arrives to secure a spot as they are limited based on space.

Afterglow New Parent group: Come any Wednesday for this community group. No pre-registrations required, just show up, no such thing as late, come as you are.

The Pump Bar is our retail space inside Bonnie Knows Breast®, offering:

• Flange fittings

• Pump troubleshooting

• Replacement pump parts

• Nursing supplies

• Feeding supplies

We focus on personalized guidance — not just selling products. Find all our products online and have them shipped or pick up locally at the office of Bonnie Knows Breast.

Appointments are required for pump consultations and flange fittings to ensure personalized support. A whole hour is dedicated to finding the right fit for you and your journey.

👉 Book a Pump Consultation

We require 48-hour notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Late cancellations and now-shows will incur a fee.

Whether you need feeding guidance, postpartum community, or pump troubleshooting — you deserve expert, compassionate care.

📍 Louisville, KY & Southern Indiana
💻 Telehealth Nationwide

👉 Book a Lactation Consultation
👉 Join Afterglow
👉 Schedule a Class

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, in pain, unsure about supply, or just want reassurance — that’s reason enough to schedule.