Maternal and Perinatal Health with Milk Stories
Becoming a mother changes everything: your body, your sleep, your sense of self, your relationships, the way you move through your day. We support this whole transition, called matrescence, with the same clinical depth and integrated care we bring to your baby. That means addressing the physical (postpartum recovery, body strain, exhaustion) alongside the emotional (anxiety, identity shifts, sensory overload, the feeling of being touched out), because none of it happens in isolation.
Maternal health support is about you. We start with what matters most: what you're missing, what's getting in the way of being the person and parent you want to be, what would help you actually live the life you have right now. Every plan is built around your goals, your time, and what's doable in your day-to-day.
We're a dual-credentialed IBCLC and OT practice with additional certification in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). That combination is what lets us address maternal health as an integrated whole: your postpartum recovery, your sleep, your stress, your sense of self, and how all of it connects with what's happening with your baby. We look at the whole picture.
✔ Postpartum Healing and Recovery
✔ Body Strain and Ergonomics
✔ Exhaustion and Sleep Disruption
✔ Postpartum Anxiety or Depression
✔ Sensory Overload and "Touched Out" Feelings
✔ Guilt, Self-Pressure, and Identity Shifts
✔ Difficulty Bonding
✔ Trauma From Previous Birth or Feeding Experiences
✔ Stress Management and Nervous System Regulation
✔ Mindfulness and Self-Care Practices
✔ Matrescence and Role Adjustments
✔ Return to Work or Major Life Transitions
Individualized Support In-Person and Virtually
As Austin’s only lactation-credentialed occupational therapist who works exclusively with babies —and specializes in maternal health— Milk Stories provides holistic, specialized care for babies and moms.
Office Visits
Visit us in our beautiful clinic space in South Austin (78746) by Barton Creek Square Mall
Home Visits
Get support in the comfort of your own home. Home visits are reserved for babies under 6 weeks old or on a case-by-case basis depending on location and availability.
Virtual Support
Convenient, flexible support delivered wherever you are, offering the same personalized care without the need to travel.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Together, we take time for a head-to-toe assessment of your baby: evaluating oral motor skills, observing a feed, checking reflexes, and looking for tension or asymmetries. We talk through your questions, prioritize what feels most doable for your family, and build an Action Plan with simple, meaningful next steps toward your goals. (90 minutes)
FOLLOW UP SESSIONS
Follow-ups focus on fine-tuning your plan, evaluating progress, and supporting key areas impacting function and comfort, with visits scheduled at the frequency that will best help you meet your goals. (45-60 minutes)
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
Available for follow-up sessions and prenatal lactation consultations, offering flexibility wherever you are.
Payment Options
Milk Stories accepts credit cards, HSA/FSA, and works with select insurance plans through trusted partners. Some visits may be fully covered with prior approval.
We are partnered with Wildflower Health and The Lactation Network (TLN) to provide in-network options for eligible families. Pre-approval is required before your visit to confirm coverage.
Additional fees may apply for travel or specialized services.
👉 For full details and guidance on using insurance, please visit Insurance Coverage for Lactation/Feeding Support
All new clients must fill out a request form regardless of payment type.