CLINICAL LACTATION CARE

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SLEEP CONSULTING

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LACTATION PUMPS & SUPPLIES

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CLINICAL LACTATION CARE 〰️ SLEEP CONSULTING 〰️ LACTATION PUMPS & SUPPLIES 〰️

Welcome to Promise Lactation Consulting. A private practice giving intimate care personalized to the needs of budding or growing families by providing virtual or in-home appointments.

Servicing Rutland County and an hour distance from Mendon, Vermont, I am available in-person and virtually anywhere. I also serve as a Lactation Pump Depot for the Rutland County arm of Lactation Resources of Vermont.

We believe it is never too early to start thinking about your plans and wishes for your birth and breastfeeding journey with Promise Lactation Consulting. We look forward to working with you!

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Meet Lisa Velasquez Kerns, BS, IBCLC, RLC

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 17 years as the owner/operator of Promise Lactation Consulting. A Retired La Leche Leader and 12 years as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with the VT Department of Health. Mother of two breastfed children, currently steering them through young adulthood.

IBLCE (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners) # L-37638

CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare®) # 12538503

NPI (National Provider Identifier) # 1548606023

Our Services

Lactation Consulting

Clinical, in-person care for painful nursing, struggles with weight gain, latch and positioning. Prenatal and postnatal visits to plan, troubleshoot and work with you through the breastfeeding journey.

Sleep Consulting

Holistic Sleep Consulting to help design strategies for more and better sleep for the whole family. Let’s work together to achieve smoother bedtimes and more restful nights.

Pumps & Supplies

As a pump depot for Lactation Resources of VT, you can pick up supplies locally through me. I will contact your insurance company for you and support you with your pumping needs.

Let’s Work Together

Do you have Blue Cross Blue Shield from any state or CBA Blue? I am in network with both of these plans from any state. Schedule an appointment with my scheduling tool below!

If you don’t have Cigna or BCBS insurance, feel free to make an appointment during our free clinic day!

Free Lactation Clinic — Every Tuesday

Clinical breastfeeding and pumping support, at no cost, right here in Rutland.

Every Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, I hold open clinical lactation hours at Fostering Wellness — no charge, no insurance hassle, just support when you need it.

Whether you’re working through a painful latch, worried about your milk supply, navigating a return to work, or just want a second set of hands and a reassuring answer, you’re welcome to come in.

What to expect:

• One-on-one time with an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) or CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor)

• Help with latch, positioning, milk supply, pumping, and feeding concerns of all kinds

• A relaxed, judgment-free space — bring your baby, your questions, and your partner or support person if you’d like

Details:

• When: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Where: Fostering Wellness, 11 Cottage St, Rutland, VT

• Cost: Free

• Who: Any breastfeeding or pumping parent — new clients welcome

Pick a time below in my scheduler that works for you. If you don’t see a slot that fits, reach out and I’ll do what I can to squeeze you in.

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What does a home visit look like?

As a mom myself, I remember what it was like to get everything (and the baby) together and get out of the house to an appointment.

Then when I was with a provider, I would forget all of my questions as I worried about my baby crying or if there was a place to change a diaper.

Getting home, I would be tired and frustrated.

Here are some of the reasons why a home visit is a better option:

You are with your whole family and support system – everyone is welcome to be a part of our time.
You don’t have to get dressed. I’m not in fancy clothes with my nails done. No need for you to be either!
We can talk about the big issues and questions and we can talk about the little details like how many stairs you need to climb each time you need to get your pump.
We can take as much time as you need. Lots of visits are about an hour long, but can stretch to two hours if we need to see a second feed or work with a pump!
I get to meet your dog and cat.
I get to meet your other children and family. They are your support system and you can benefit from their input or memory of how many poops your baby had in the last 24 hours.
We can troubleshoot and come up with sustainable plans for your family and your environment. Nothing we talk about is hypothetical.

Many families worry about the state of their house. “We just got home! Things are a mess.” I’m focused on you and your baby and how we can make sure you are relaxed, confident, and resting and that breastfeeding and/or pumping are going well for you. I have visited hundreds of homes, filled with hundreds of families that are prioritizing new babies and older children over House Beautiful cover shots.

Every visit is followed up with a 24 hour call. Did I answer all of your questions and send more information to fill in the details? How are the plans we worked on going for day one? What do we need to tweek? From there, we can plan another visit or follow up call. I am available from 5am-9pm for texts and emails, weekends and holidays also. Parenting is 24/7, and I am too…mostly. 😉