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Expert Lactation & Infant Feeding Support in Central Iowa
 
Intentional lactation + infant-feeding support serving families across Iowa and beyond — from pregnancy through weaning.

This Support Is For You

Lactation & Infant Feeding Support for Des Moines and Central Iowa Families when...

  • Feeding feels painful, stressful, or confusing

  • You’re unsure if your baby is getting enough

  • Pumping or returning to work feels overwhelming

  • You want support without pressure or guilt

  • You’re breastfeeding, formula feeding, or doing both

Services

Flexible options to support your family’s unique needs.

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In-Home Visits

Personalized lactation and infant feeding support in the comfort of your home, where feeding happens most naturally. Calm, unrushed care tailored to you and your baby.

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In-Office Visits

In-office support for families who prefer a dedicated space for focused feeding assessments and guidance, with the same compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Virtual Visits

Flexible, virtual lactation support for families across Iowa and beyond. Ideal for follow-ups, quick questions, or when in-person care isn’t possible.

What A Lactation Visit Feels Like

Latch provides calm, unrushed lactation visits for families in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Each visit begins with a thorough infant feeding and oral-function assessment, followed by a clear, realistic plan tailored to your goals.

  • Initial visits typically last 60–90 minutes

  • Support continues beyond the visit if needed

  • No judgment, rushing, or pressure to feed a certain way

Meet Crystel

The baby feeding expert 

Crystel provides comprehensive, faith-centered feeding support rooted in compassion and evidence-based care. She is CST certified, a TOT expert, and trained in infant tension, low milk supply, gut health, and prenatal and postpartum nutrition.

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Client Testimonials

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“Crystel doesn’t just help with breastfeeding—she nurtures the whole mother. Her care is thoughtful, thorough, and genuinely heartfelt. I left our time together feeling more confident, more hopeful, and deeply grateful. If you’re looking for someone who will stand by you with empathy and unwavering support on your breastfeeding journey, Crystel is truly a gift. I can’t recommend her enough.”

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LatchIA.com Est.2020

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