Maternal Health with Milk Stories

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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.

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  • 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

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Individualized Support In Person & Virtually

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    Office Visits

    Visit us in our beautiful clinic space in South Austin (78746) by Barton Creek Square Mall

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    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.

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    Virtual Support

    Convenient, flexible support delivered wherever you are, offering the same personalized care without the need to travel.

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  • INITIAL ASSESSMENT

    The initial 90-minute assessment covers both mom's and baby's needs — we take time to do a head-to-toe assessment including evaluating oral-motor skills, observe a feeding, check reflexes, look for tension, and discuss your questions and goals.

  • FOLLOW-UP SESSION

    45–60 minutes and scheduled at a time and frequency that works best for your family and will maximize benefits.

  • VIRTUAL LACTATION & WELLNESS VISIT

    Virtual and approximately 45 minutes. Available for prenatal and postpartum consultation

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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 formregardless of payment type.

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