Welcome to Interlude Lactation!

Alexandra Jacobs is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) offering breastfeeding, bodyfeeding, and infant feeding support to families in Albuquerque and the surrounding area.

We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM, United Healthcare, TriWest, and NM Medicaid including all Turquoise Care MCOs (United, BCBS, Pres & Molina).

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Services

  • Available in-home and virtually.

    Book a prenatal or induced lactation visit and be ready to feed your baby with confidence and a strong support system!

    A prenatal visit includes a review of your history, discussion of your infant feeding questions & concerns, breast assessment as it relates to lactation, and education on early breastfeeding / bodyfeeding. Visits also include a written care plan for the first hours & days postpartum, tailored educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up. If you’re wanting to induce lactation for a baby you’re not carrying, we can help with that too!

    A prenatal lactation visit can be especially helpful for:

    • Establishing care with an IBCLC before your baby is born

    • No breast changes during pregnancy or other breast concerns

    • History of breast or nipple surgeries / procedures

    • History of diabetes or gestational diabetes

    • History of PCOS or thyroid or pituitary disorder

    • Lactation or breastfeeding / bodyfeeding challenges with previous children

    • Inducing lactation for a baby you’re not carrying

    • You want to be prepared, informed & supported!

  • Available in Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas.

    Get lactation support and work on infant feeding without leaving the comfort & convenience of your own home!

    An in-home lactation visit includes:

    • Reviewing your & your baby’s history

    • Assessing you & your baby as it relates to breastfeeding / bodyfeeding

    • Observing a feeding (& milk expression if applicable) including pre- & post-feed weights to check milk transfer

    • Guidance to help optimize positioning & latch

    • Addressing your questions & concerns

    • A written care plan tailored to your needs & goals

    • Evidence-based educational materials & local resources

    • A visit report sent to your &/or your baby’s care provider

    • One week of follow-up support via a secure messaging platform

  • Available throughout New Mexico.

    In-person visit not an option? Meet virtually over our HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing platform. Virtual visits look very similar to in-home visits, but use lots of photos and videos to support assessment & observation. An individualized care plan, educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up is also included. Virtual visits don’t include weights.

  • Available in-home and virtually.

    Is breastfeeding / bodyfeeding going well, but you’d like lactation & infant feeding support as you navigate through life’s parenting milestones?

    A milestones visit includes a review of your & your baby’s history, discussion of your infant feeding questions & concerns, and breastfeeding / bodyfeeding education & anticipatory guidance for where you’re at in your journey. Visits also include a written care plan, educational & local resources, and secure messaging follow-up.

    A milestones visit can be especially helpful for:

    • Returning to work or school

    • Starting solids

    • Weaning from breastfeeding / bodyfeeding or pumping

    • Tandem nursing

    • Common toddler nursing considerations including teething, setting appropriate boundaries, parent- vs. child-led weaning, etc.

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Hi, there!

I’m Alexandra Jacobs, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and the founder/owner of Interlude Lactation. I have a background in education, human development, and infant & young child feeding, and have been working alongside families for over 15 years as a teacher & teacher trainer, nutrition educator, and lactation counselor & consultant. I look forward to supporting you in carrying out your lactation & infant feeding intentions.

About Ally

  • Happy clients say...

    Working with Ally was a very positive part of my birth journey. She provided me with the knowledge, insight, and kindness that I'd only wished I'd had earlier in my postpartum days, but I hadn't known about her work until later! She helped me form a stronger connection with my baby that allowed me to breastfeed more confidently, and she was able to make suggestions I hadn’t received from other providers. Overall I highly recommend working with Ally, especially starting early on so that you can gain the skills you need at the beginning, but if you find her later like I did, she will equip you with what you need to get on track and feel empowered.

    - J

  • Happy clients say...

    I cannot recommend Ally Jacobs highly enough! As a first-time mom, I found myself in urgent need of lactation support, and Ally stepped in right away with compassion, professionalism, and a wealth of knowledge. What started as a one-time consultation quickly turned into ongoing support for pumping, bottle feeding, return-to-work planning, and all the countless questions that come with being a new parent.

    Ally has been an incredible resource every step of the way—she’s accommodating with scheduling, always responsive, and makes you feel completely at ease. I never hesitated to reach out with any questions, and every time, I felt like I was in the best hands possible.

    I’ve also referred several of my fellow first-time mom friends to Ally, and they all had experiences just as positive as mine. We all agree: Ally is truly exceptional at what she does.

    If you’re looking for a lactation consultant, I have zero hesitation in recommending Ally Jacobs. I’m so grateful to have had her in my corner throughout my breastfeeding and pumping journey. She’s given me the tools, knowledge, and confidence I needed as a new mom, and for that, I’ll always be thankful.

    - N

  • Happy clients say...

    Meeting with Ally was a turning point in my breastfeeding journey. I'd struggled with recurring mastitis and clogged milk ducts every few days for nearly three months before I found her, and I wasn't sure how much longer I could keep going. Ally patiently helped me troubleshoot and explore a range of options, always drawing on the latest science and always with extreme care and sincerity. Thanks to her, I was able to keep breastfeeding. I'm deeply grateful for her expertise and the compassion she brings to her work.

    — L