Jennifer Hafele, IBCLC, is passionate about supporting families with babies. As a private practice Lactation Consultant, she typically delivers care to expectant and breastfeeding families in their homes or via her free in-person Weight Check Wednesday events. Due to COVID-19, she has pivoted to HIPAA-compliant Telehealth delivery of lactation consults, as well as organizing free and low-cost options for online breastfeeding support and education.

The Mama Bear Free Online Breastfeeding Support Group meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Registration is required once: https://intakeq.com/new/63kQvN. Topics change, but support is constant in this encouraging environment for mamas to find community amid the isolation.

Jennifer, who also holds a Masters degree in Education, teaches interactive Online Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes every 2-4 weeks, with new dates added regularly. Jennifer is happy to waive the cost of this class for anyone experiencing financial hardship.

Finally, Mama Bear Virtual Lactation Consults are available in a variety of options including Prenatal, Initial and Follow-Up, as well as Pumping/Back-to-Work. Superbills are provided for clients to submit to their insurance seeking reimbursement for lactation counseling services.

For the most up-to-date information on all of these opportunities, please visit the Mama Bear Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MamaBearLactationCare) or the Mama Bear website (www.MamaBearLactationCare.com).