Prenatal Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding isn't always easy.

Contact Gulf Coast Lactation and get the help you deserve, before your baby arrives.

Scotty Thomson, IBCLC will see you in the comfort of your own home(see special travel parameters below), the office or by video appointment.

Private 1.5 hr prenatal breastfeeding appointment:

At your appointment you will learn:

How to latch without pain.
How to establish a good milk supply.
How to hand express.
How to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
Which pump is best for you.

Private 30 min prenatal breastfeeding appointment (required to attend the free breastfeeding class)

How to hand express.
How to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
Which pump is best for you.

A personal breastfeeding plan based on your history and needs is included with each visit

Postpartum Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding isn't always easy.

Contact Gulf Coast Lactation and get the help you deserve. Scotty Thomson, IBCLC will see you in the comfort of your own home, (please see our travel parameters below), the office or by video appointment.

Private 1.5 hr breastfeeding appointment:

Learn to latch without pain.
Learn how to establish a good milk supply.
Learn how to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
Breast pump assessment and flange fitting.
Written personalized feeding plan provided.

Group 1.5 hr breastfeeding class: (3-5 couplets)

Learn to latch without pain.
Learn how to establish a good milk supply.
Learn how to know if your baby is getting enough milk.
Breast pump assessment and flange fitting.

A weighted feeding (weighing the baby before and after nursing) will be done at postpartum visits.

Baby needs to be hungry for these appointments to assess latching and milk supply.

Telehealth Appointments

Out of the service area and still need help?

Gulf Coast Lactation is here to help. We are available via secure video to assist

with your breastfeeding journey.

Classes Offered at
Gulf Coast Lactation

Scotty Thomson, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Please register for free classes and group appointments. Call to schedule a private appointment.

Register

Register

Classes will be open for registration August 1, 2025

Michelle Lloyd, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula

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Home visits are available if you live within a 45 minute drive from Fairhope, AL
Video appointments are available for those out of the service area.

Travel Policy
Gulf Coast Lactation requires a travel fee of $50 if you fall within a 45-60 min drive of our main office in Fairhope, AL.

Cancellation Policy
Gulf Coast Lactation is committed to providing exceptional care. Unfortunately, when one patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please notify us by 2:00 p.m. on the day prior to your scheduled appointment to notify us of any changes or cancellations. If prior notification is not given,
you may be charged $25 for the missed appointment.

We understand there may be times when an unforeseen emergency occurs and you may not be able to keep your scheduled appointment. If you should experience extenuating circumstances please contact us as soon as possible;
we may be able to waive the No Show fee.

Prenatal Breastfeeding

Postpartum Breastfeeding

Classes Offered at Gulf Coast Lactation

Scotty Thomson, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Please register for free classes and group appointments. Call to schedule a private appointment.

Classes will be open for registration August 1, 2025

Michelle Lloyd, Certified Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula

Classes Offered at
Gulf Coast Lactation