Balance looks different for every family.

At Balanced Beginnings, I offer compassionate, individualized lactation support tailored to your needs. You may be planning ahead during pregnancy, navigating the newborn stage, or facing feeding challenges months in. Whatever stage you’re in, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

About Me

Hi, I’m Rachel Jordan, founder of Balanced Beginnings Lactation Consulting. I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Atlanta native, and mother. My background includes working as a nanny, as a labor and delivery nurse, at a fertility clinic, and as a hospital-based lactation consultant. My years of experience have taught me this: every mom, baby, and family is unique. I believe that lactation care should be personalized, compassionate, and evidence based. If we work together, please know that I am here for you, and I will always take your preferences and your baby’s temperament into account when developing your individualized care plan. I know firsthand how overwhelming the early postpartum days can be and how crucial it is to have support you can trust. My goal is to meet you wherever you are and provide calm, practical, evidence-based support that reduces stress and builds confidence.

Outside of my life as a lactation consultant, I am passionate about sustainability and am always trying to learn something new. On the weekends, you can often find me at Dekalb Farmers Market, experimenting with plant-based recipes, or heading out to spend time in nature. I also spend a lot of time keeping up with my energetic 2-year-old daughter and ornery 9-year-old Golden Retriever, and I rarely miss an episode of Survivor.

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See what other parents have to say

“If you’re looking for a lactation consultant at any stage of your feeding journey, I could not recommend Rachel more highly. She has been an essential part of my feeding journey for two children, and I know I would not have been able to exclusively breastfeed for a year for my first without her. Rachel has been the nonjudgmental and knowledgable support I needed in every phase - providing resources and education in the last weeks of pregnancy to prepare for the initial moments and days of breastfeeding; troubleshooting, answering endless questions, validating, and encouraging me while establishing feeding in the early weeks; and helping with pumping and logistics for going back to work, all the way through navigating weaning. I could always trust that Rachel was tailoring her advice to my personal goals, and cared about my family’s specific situation and needs, rather than her own agenda for what feeding should look like. Reach out to Rachel! “
- J
“Rachel was amazing to work with. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. She worked with us continuously throughout our baby's first few months, helping with many different types of questions - latching and nursing positions, bottle feeding best practices, and strategies for pumping to increase supply. When we had to change plans due to an allergy, she helped us walk through all the options and considerations. She was completely supportive of baby's needs and our preferences at all times. I would highly recommend her to any mom!”
- A
“Rachel is an INCREDIBLE lactation consultant. I cannot recommend her enough! She helped me through the tough early days of breastfeeding all the way until the end of year one when I weaned. She is thorough and follows evidence based practice however delivers information in a gentle and easy to understand manner. She is extremely responsive! I would not have been successful in my feeding journey without her. Many many thanks to Rachel!!”
- Christina

Services

Initial Home Visit - $250
This is a 60-90 minute, hands-on session in your home where we’ll dive into everything — your feeding experience so far, any concerns you have, and how things are going for both you and your baby. I’ll assess latch, positioning, milk transfer, baby’s oral anatomy, and we’ll create a individualized care plan together with your personal goals in mind.
Follow Up Home Visit - $175
A 45-60 minute check-in to see how things are going. We’ll troubleshoot any new or ongoing challenges, adjust your plan as needed, and talk through whatever’s on your mind. These are great for continued support or when something new comes up.
Initial Virtual Consult - $250
Prefer meet virtually or live outside my travel area? This 60-90 minute video session offers expert care and guidance via telehealth. We'll discuss your full feeding history, observe a feeding, and work together to develop a tailored care plan.
Follow Up Virtual Consult - $175
A 45-60 minute online session to revisit your feeding goals, check in on baby’s progress, and fine-tune your plan. Perfect for ongoing support or new questions that pop up along the way.
Prenatal Consultation - $200
Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, feeding your little one can come with a lot of unknowns. This 60 minute in-person session is all about preparing you — with knowledge, confidence, and a realistic plan for those early days.
We’ll chat about what to expect in the first hours and weeks after birth, how milk production works, how to know if baby is getting enough, and what’s normal (and not-so-normal) when it comes to feeding. We’ll also talk through your questions, your goals, and any past experiences you want to share.
You’ll leave this visit feeling more confident, with a personalized plan and some practical tips to help things go more smoothly when baby arrives.
Bonus: Clients who book a prenatal visit get priority scheduling for postpartum consults.
Email and Messaging Support - $25/week
Available for existing clients only. Two weeks of messaging support is included with your consultation, but many clients enjoy the peace of mind of having personalized expert advice available throughout their feeding journey. All messages will be answered within 24 hours.

Payment and Insurance Info

At this time, I am a self-pay practice, which means payment is due at the time of service. I do not bill insurance directly, but I’m happy to provide a superbill (a detailed receipt you can submit to your insurance provider for possible partial reimbursement).

Coverage varies by plan, so I always recommend checking with your insurance company about out-of-network lactation services and what's needed for reimbursement.

If you have any questions about using a superbill or how to request reimbursement, I’m here to help walk you through it!

Home Visit Area

I currently offer in-home lactation support within a 10-mile radius of Atlanta. This includes much of the city and nearby neighborhoods.

If you're just outside that range, I may still be able to come to you! A small travel fee may apply for visits beyond 10 miles, depending on your location.

Not sure if you're within the area? Just reach out! I'm happy to check and let you know. And if an in-home visit isn’t possible, we can always connect virtually or I can help you find a trusted referral closer to home.

Get in touch

Please fill out the form below and I will contact you to schedule your first appointment or a free intro call.