Breastfeeding support in the South Bay
Answers from Melissa Mancini, CNM, RN, IBCLC, for families in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, San Jose, and nearby communities.
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Do you offer lactation consultations in Los Gatos?
Yes. More Than Milk offers in-home and virtual infant feeding support for Los Gatos families.
Can families in Saratoga, Campbell, and San Jose book a visit?
Yes. I welcome families from Saratoga, Campbell, San Jose, and the surrounding South Bay.
Do you offer in-home lactation visits?
Yes. I come to your home with the equipment needed for an in-person feeding assessment, including an infant scale. Home visits let us work with your usual feeding setup.
Do you offer virtual lactation consultations?
Yes. Phone or video visits are available for concerns that can be addressed remotely, including pumping plans, returning to work, bottle feeding, and prenatal preparation. We can discuss which visit type best fits your needs.
What if I live outside your usual travel area?
Please contact me to discuss your location. A home visit with an additional travel fee may be possible, or we can consider virtual support or another local lactation consultant.
How do I book a consultation?
Use the online booking page to view available appointments. If you’re unsure which service to choose, contact me before booking.
How soon can I get an appointment?
Availability changes. The online booking page shows current openings. If you cannot find a suitable time, contact me to discuss availability.
Who will I see for my consultation?
You’ll work with Melissa Mancini, a Certified Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I opened More Than Milk in 2019 and have experience supporting families in and out of the hospital.
What does IBCLC mean?
IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. It is my lactation credential; my background also includes nursing and midwifery. Read more about my approach and experience.
What happens before the first appointment?
After your appointment is booked and confirmed, I send an intake form about your health history and your baby’s health history. Your answers help us focus the visit on your concerns and goals.
What is included in an in-person consultation?
Your visit includes time to discuss your feeding history, concerns, and goals, a feeding assessment, and a personalized plan. See the services page for visit details.
Do you offer weighted feeds during in-person visits?
Yes. Pre- and post-feeding weights can be included in an in-person consultation.
How should I prepare for a visit?
Complete your intake form and think about the questions you most want answered. Have the feeding supplies you normally use available, such as your pump or bottles. See preparing for your consultation for more information.
Will I receive a personalized feeding plan?
Yes. We work together on a practical plan based on your assessment, your concerns, and your family’s feeding goals. If needed, I may share the plan with your pediatrician to support coordinated care.
Is follow-up support included?
Yes. I provide two weeks of follow-up via secure email after your consultation. If a concern needs another assessment, we can discuss a follow-up appointment.
Do you offer follow-up appointments?
Yes. Follow-up appointments are available for ongoing support. Contact me to discuss scheduling.
Can you work alongside my baby’s pediatrician?
Yes. When needed, I may send the feeding plan to your pediatrician so they are aware of the plan of care. Lactation support can complement your baby’s ongoing pediatric care.
How much does a lactation consultation cost?
Visit fees depend on the service and whether it is an initial or follow-up visit. See the services page and confirm the current fee when booking; contact me about any travel fee.
Do you accept insurance or provide superbills?
I do not accept insurance and visits are self-pay. I provide superbills that you can submit to your insurer to request reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on your plan and is not guaranteed.
Do you accept The Lactation Network?
No. More Than Milk no longer accepts The Lactation Network as of January 2026. You can book a self-pay visit and submit the superbill to your insurer.
When is payment collected?
A credit card is required when booking, and visit fees are charged after the appointment. Please contact me before booking if you have a payment question.
Feeding support I offer
These answers describe consultation services. Your individual feeding questions can be discussed during a visit.
What feeding concerns do you help with?
I offer personalized support for breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, milk supply concerns, and feeding transitions. Consultations focus on your questions and your family’s goals.
Do you offer support at different stages of feeding?
Yes. You can book prenatal preparation, support after birth, or a consultation for a later feeding transition.
Do you offer breastfeeding support before my baby is born?
Yes. Prenatal consultations provide time to discuss your feeding goals and questions before your baby arrives.
Can a prenatal visit be tailored to my questions?
Yes. Your prenatal visit focuses on the preparation topics and questions that matter to you.
Do you help with newborn breastfeeding?
Yes. I offer individualized breastfeeding support for families with newborns.
Do you help with painful latch or sore nipples?
Yes. You can book a consultation to discuss latch-related discomfort and your breastfeeding goals.
Do you help when a baby has difficulty latching?
Yes. Latching concerns can be a focus of your consultation.
Do you offer support for milk transfer concerns?
Yes. Milk transfer concerns can be addressed during an in-person feeding consultation.
Do you help parents who are worried about how much milk their baby gets?
Yes. You can bring questions about your baby’s feeding to a personalized consultation.
Do you offer feeding support for families with weight gain concerns?
Yes. I offer feeding support for families with concerns about their baby’s weight gain and can coordinate with their pediatrician.
Do you help with low milk supply concerns?
Yes. Milk supply concerns are one of the topics I support in consultations.
Do you help with oversupply or fast letdown concerns?
Yes. You can book a consultation to discuss these concerns and your feeding goals.
Do you offer support for engorgement concerns?
Yes. Engorgement concerns can be a topic of your breastfeeding consultation.
Do you offer feeding support for families with tongue-tie concerns?
Yes. I offer feeding-focused support for families with questions or concerns about tongue tie.
Do you offer feeding support before or after a tongue-tie release?
Yes. You can book a feeding consultation before or after a release to discuss your family’s concerns and goals.
Do you help with pumping discomfort or flange fit?
Yes. Pumping comfort, pump setup, and flange sizing can be part of your consultation.
Do you help with planning a pumping routine?
Yes. I offer personalized pumping support based on your goals and daily schedule.
Do you help parents prepare to return to work?
Yes. Return-to-work consultations can include your questions about pumping, bottles, and feeding arrangements.
Do you help with bottle refusal?
Yes. Bottle refusal is one of the feeding concerns I support.
Do you help families introduce a bottle?
Yes. I offer bottle-feeding support tailored to your family’s goals.
Do you support families who supplement with formula or donor milk?
Yes. Families who supplement are welcome. Your consultation can focus on the feeding approach you want for your family.
Do you support combination feeding?
Yes. I support families who use both breast milk and formula.
Do you support parents who mostly or exclusively pump?
Yes. You can book a consultation focused on pumping and your feeding goals.
Can I bring milk storage questions to a consultation?
Yes. Milk storage questions can be included in a pumping or return-to-work consultation.
Do you help parents with concerns about frequent feeding?
Yes. You can book a consultation to discuss your baby’s feeding pattern and your concerns.
Do you help with weaning from breastfeeding or pumping?
Yes. I offer personalized support for parents who want to change or end breastfeeding or pumping.
Can I bring questions about introducing solids?
Yes. Questions about introducing solids can be part of a consultation.
Can I book a visit for reassurance or planning?
Yes. You are welcome to book a consultation for questions, reassurance, or an upcoming feeding transition.
Will you support my own feeding goals?
Yes. My approach is personalized and judgment-free, with your family’s priorities at the center of our work together.
Can you help me choose the right consultation type?
Yes. Contact me to discuss prenatal, in-home, or virtual support.
Ready for personalized support?
Book a consultation or contact me with questions about services.