Just like exploring a new trail, becoming a parent is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it can also come with challenges, especially in the early postpartum stages.
Happy Trails offers comprehensive postpartum and lactation support to help you navigate this important time with confidence and joy.
The journey of motherhood and witnessing your child’s growth is a shared adventure.
Dr. Florence’s Inspirational Postpartum Journey
I struggled with my breastfeeding journey with my oldest and did not realize how hard it was going to be, even for a pediatrician.
I felt encouraged when my newborn would latch and feed beautifully in the lactation consultant’s office, and would quickly become discouraged when I could never seem to replicate that feed at home.
The chair would be different, the pillows weren’t the same, the temperature was too hot or too cold, there were distracting noises all around the house and I felt like I needed 3 extra sets of hands.
Through those struggles, I developed a passion for helping mothers and babies going through similar journeys with the empathy of having been there myself.
I had the great fortune of having a close pediatrician friend that was also a lactation consultant (shout out to Mary Terrell!) who came to my home to help and answered my thousands of questions throughout my breastfeeding journey.
Having someone to walk through this difficult but beautiful journey with was the only reason I was successful.
I pursued my certification in order to better understand my gaps in knowledge, proven strategies to help mother and baby, and the science of breastfeeding medicine. After earning my IBCLC certification, I tried to weave lactation pearls into my office visits with newborns, but there just wasn’t enough time to cover everything in the traditional practice setting.
I started offering lactation-specific visits for my newborn patients that were struggling and received overwhelming positive feedback from those families and gratitude for my time and expertise. I found myself so refreshed and fulfilled by these visits, but it left me wanting more.
That led me to the creation of Happy Trails Pediatrics and the idea of in-home lactation and 4th trimester care.
The comfort of not having to take your newborn to an office with other sick children, not having to pack up a diaper bag only to forget the actual diapers, and being able to stay in your pajamas and work on breastfeeding with my professional guidance is what sets our 4th trimester package apart.
Happy Trails 4th Trimester Package
Birth-3 months
All-inclusive, comprehensive care for a one-time fee of $2,000-$3,000
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Prenatal visit to discuss birth plan, feeding plan, provide breastfeeding education/resources and answer all questions
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Hospital visit within 24-72 hours of baby’s birth with lactation support
In-home visits for newborn care for the first 3 months of life
Extended appointment durations from 60-90 minutes, or as required based on individual needs
Wellness visits (Scheduled at 3-5 days, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 2 months of life)
Additional sick visits (As needed for acute care concerns)
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Lactation-only visits or weight checks as needed
Pumping assistance (Fitting, selection, settings, on-the-go pumping, and returning to work tips)
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Direct access to Dr. Florence via text/phone/telemedicine, day or night
Maternal screening & support for postpartum conditions and specialist referrals
Family support for siblings and partners adjusting to the new arrival
Learn how our 4th trimester package can support your postpartum journey.
Additional Information
Registration fee is waived for those who choose to continue with a Happy Trails Pediatrics membership beyond 3 months of age.
* If you’re not sure if this package is right for you, fill out the Contact Form and Dr. Florence can discuss other custom options to suit your newborn and family’s needs.
** For existing patients and families that do not need full, postpartum support, email us and we can discuss newborn-only packages for siblings or patients transferring to us within the 0-3 month age range.
*** Special pricing available for twins or other multiples
Empower a new mom with expert in-home support through our 4th-trimester package
Give the gift of a smoother and more joyful 4th trimester with in-home pediatric and lactation care. Nominate a deserving family in your community!
Show you truly care with a gift that makes a real difference.
Help your loved ones support your 4th trimester by adding our in-home care package to your registry
Get expert breastfeeding help with our per-visit consultations
Lactation-Only Visits
Initial Evaluation $350
Follow-up visits $250
In-home visit fee $50
Travel fee (>10 miles from Leander,TX) $50
Return to Work Visit $175
Dr. Florence is both a board-certified pediatrician as well as a lactation consultant, which gives her the unique training to diagnose and treat medical conditions related to lactation
Maternal
Clogged ducts
Mastitis
Oversupply/Undersupply
Painful latch
Skin conditions or infections
Pump fitting
Newborn
Poor milk transfer
Slow weight gain
Difficulty latching
Tongue tie
Suck-swallow incoordination
Feeding difficulties due to medical conditions such as prematurity, Torticollis (neck tightness), cleft lip/palate, recessed chin (retrognathia), low tone (hypotonia)
*If you are looking for unlimited, comprehensive feeding support, consider our 4th Trimester Package
