ACCESSING CARE THROUGH OMC
At The Obsidian Milk Collective, lactation support is approached as both clinical care and foundational maternal-infant health support—not optional, not secondary, and never one-size-fits-all.
This consultation is designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey—whether you are preparing prenatally, navigating the early postpartum period, or seeking support months into your feeding experience.
During this 60-minute session, we will take a comprehensive look at your feeding goals, concerns, and current experience. This may include latch support, milk supply concerns, pumping guidance, bottle transitions, or planning for returning to work.
Together, we will create a personalized care plan that is responsive to both you and your baby.
To support continuity of care, one 30-minute follow-up visit within 7 days is included. This allows us to reassess, make adjustments, and continue supporting your progress—because lactation is not a single visit, it is a continuum of care.
At this time, consultations are offered at no cost through our Feed Without Barriers Initiative, which works to reduce financial barriers and expand access to comprehensive lactation support.
As this initiative grows, we are actively building toward a sustainable model that ensures ongoing, accessible care for families.
Our providers bring expertise in complex feeding concerns, perinatal mental health, justice-centered lactation care for Black families, LGBTQ+ families, lactation after pregnancy or infant loss, body autonomy, intimacy, and more.
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Expecting parents who want to feel prepared
Families navigating early feeding challenges
Parents returning to work or introducing bottles
Anyone needing guidance, reassurance, or a reset
The Obsidian Milk Collective centers and prioritizes Black families in response to ongoing gaps in access, support, and outcomes in maternal and infant health.
Our work, representation, and approach reflect this focus. At the same time, we provide care that is responsive and respectful to anyone who reaches out for support.
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Services are currently offered at no cost through our Feed Without Barriers Initiative, which works to reduce financial and systemic barriers to accessing lactation care.
Availability is limited as we continue building toward a sustainable model of ongoing support.
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Each consultation is designed to provide comprehensive, individualized lactation support based on your specific needs and goals.
This includes a 60-minute initial session and one 30-minute follow-up within 7 days to support continuity of care, reassessment, and ongoing guidance.
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Requests are reviewed within 24 hours. Appointment availability varies based on urgency and current capacity.
If you are experiencing an urgent concern, please indicate this in your request form so we can prioritize accordingly.
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At this time, all sessions are offered virtually. This allows us to expand access while building toward future in-person care options.
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Yes. Lactation is not a single visit. It is a continuum of care.
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To get started, complete the Request Care form.
Once submitted, your request will be reviewed and you will receive a follow-up message with next steps and available appointment times.