Breastfeeding support and counseling in the comfort of your own home

Serving Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas

Services

Services

  • Initial Consultation

    Includes mother/baby history and birth experience review, evaluation of breastfeeding goals, maternal breast assessment, infant oral motor assessment, feeding observation, evaluation, and assistance, pre/post feeding weight, assistance with milk expression if desired, individual breastfeeding plan, and free follow up phone call!

    60-90 min

    Travel fee may be applied if 15+ miles outside of Fort Smith

  • Follow Up Consultation

    Includes reassessment of a particular issue/issues, assessment of progress, weight check for baby if desired

    60 min

  • Prenatal Consultation

    Includes a virtual phone call to ask questions or voice concerns regarding breastfeeding/pumping

    20 min

  • Phone Consultation

    Includes a virtual phone call to triage a particular issue

    15 min

  • Virtual Video Consultation

    Includes everything an initial consultation includes except for a complete infant oral motor assessment

    60-90 min

Testimonials

  • “Presleigh was amazing in any and every way possible. She gave me all the confidence, skills, and assistance when it came to this new and exciting journey. If I ever had a question, she would get back with me super quickly and in a timely matter. Presleigh was so kind, thoughtful and listened to every question I had no matter how ridiculous I felt asking it. With Presleigh, I felt seen and heard, along with the confidence to do breastfeeding all over again. When I have pregnant family or friends in the future, I will be buying them a gift certificate to see her! The best part, she comes to YOU. I’m going 5 months strong on this breastfeeding journey and I owe it all to River Valley Lactation.” -Rosa

  • “Presleigh was encouraging and extremely helpful when I began my breastfeeding journey. I was very upset and close to giving up until she was able to provide insight and support about positioning and latch. The night after our phone consultation, my baby had the best night of feeding since being home from the hospital! Her encouragement motivated me to continue and I am so grateful for the confidence she instilled in me to continue this journey! Highly recommend her services to any mom on her breast feeding journey!” -Katelyn

  • “Presleigh came to my house to evaluate my 3 week old baby and our nursing journey! We had a great experience and enjoyed everything about meeting with Presleigh. She gave me great tips and gave me the reassurance I needed to continue on our breastfeeding journey. I would recommend her 100% to anyone who is struggling or anyone who just needs a confidence booster in their breastfeeding journey.” -Sydney

  • “Presleigh has been more than helpful in my breastfeeding experience with my son. I gave up with my first baby after a matter of weeks but was determined to stick with it with my second. She has more knowledge than any lactation specialist I saw in the hospital. From feeding to pumping, bottles and even pacifiers she has the answers to all of my questions, and never fails to get back to me quickly. I feel more confident breastfeeding than I have before and I’m grateful to have someone so supportive guiding me through this journey. I would recommend her to anyone on their breastfeeding journey, whether you’re struggling or just have questions. She has been such a help for my son and I!” -Katie

Signs & Symptoms of Oral Motor
& Feeding Problems

  • Gassiness, colic, reflux

  • Weak suck, poor latch, and/or popping on and off the breast or bottle nipple

  • Coughing or gagging during feeding 

  • Noisy feeding (e.g. clicking, loud breathing)

  • Dribbling during feeding

  • Noisy breathing

  • Lip blisters

  • Ankyloglossia (tongue tie)

  • Poor weight gain

  • Difficulty sleeping (due to hunger)

“Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.”

-Pamela K Wiggins