Meet your postpartum support

Hi. I’m Lacey Parr, CBS.

I am a Florida-girl turned Minnesotan who loves the outdoors and supporting families during the childbearing years. I started my family young and quickly brought 4 wild and free children into the world with my husband Nathan. I know what it feels like to have support and what it feels like to be unsupported. I have personally experienced hospital births and home births. I had great breastfeeding experiences and several challenges. I’ve used expressed breastmilk and formula. I have empathy, compassion and understanding for all kinds of early motherhood challenges and want all to have love and support during their sacred birthing and postpartum times. I have a BS in family life and human development and have been a DONA-trained birth doula for 10 years, a breastfeeding educator counselor since 2015 (trained with UC-San Diego) and as of 2023 I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through Lactation Education Training. I am passionate about caring for families and am continually taking more classes and learning new ways to create better systems of care. My goal is to support YOU in YOUR birthing and baby feeding goals so your family can begin with a foundation based on loving relationships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are you a lactation consultant?

    I am a certified breastfeeding specialist or CBS. My particular course of study was 90 hours. More info about different kinds of lactation support here.

  • When do you have appointments available?

    My current availability varies. I try to be available 1-2 afternoons a week and early weekend mornings. Please check my Contact page for my latest availability.

  • What do you charge for breastfeeding consults?

    My current rate for in-home breastfeeding support is $50/session. Most sessions are about an hour in length. Traveling 20-30 miles outside of Duluth incurs an extra $10/session.

  • Do you travel outside of Duluth?

    At this time, I try to keep my consults within Duluth or about 10-15 miles from my home in Lakeside. I’m available to travel 20-30 miles more for an extra $10/session. These fees are subject to change.

  • What happens in a consult?

    I come to your home and we discuss your breastfeeding goals. We will talk about your birth story and what lactation concerns you have now. I will observe a breastfeeding session and offer insights and suggestions for positioning and latching. I can offer suggestions for nipple healing. I can also help troubleshoot pumping/expressing issues and offer education on how to use various lactation products. We will create a plan together to meet your breastfeeding goaIs. If you have questions about how I can help, please use my contact form and I will respond ASAP.

  • What is your goal in lactation support?

    Individually, my goal is to help you reach YOUR breastfeeding and lactation goals. More broadly, I want to help families start life with supportive systems and loving relationships.

  • Do you take insurance?

    As of March 2024, I do not take insurance but hope to at some point. If cost is an issue for you, I offer scholarships for families in need so you can meet with me at no cost to you. I also recommend Ashley Erickson, an IBCLC in our area that does in-home visits and does take insurance.