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Northern Comfort Lactation

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Serving Minneapolis, West Metro, Andover, Waconia, Delano, and St. Cloud.

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(763) 308-8322

Northern Comfort Lactation

Northern Comfort LactationNorthern Comfort LactationNorthern Comfort Lactation

Serving Minneapolis, West Metro, Andover, Waconia, Delano, and St. Cloud.

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Athena Seely, IBCLC

My name is Athena and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I studied lactation at the University of California San Diego in addition to breastfeeding my three wonderful children. 


My path to IBCLC began when I became a mom and struggled with repeated bouts of mastitis and low supply. After breastfeeding two more children, I became passionate about supporting new families and combating misinformation surrounding breastfeeding.


Previously, my background was in education as a MN K-12 teacher, so lactation felt like home because so much of it  is teaching skills to support lactation and empowering parents to meet their goals. After struggling myself, I am so proud to hold the highest certification a lactation supporter can earn!


I offer in-home care with a holistic approach to the lifestyle and overall well-being of each dyad. I also am trained in trauma-informed care to support families through PPD, traumatic birth, and losses. 


When I’m not out supporting families, you can also find me cheering for my kids at swim team, camping, hiking, reading, playing on Lake Minnetonka, or on the North Shore (my happy place)! 




Events

10/8 & 9, 2026

MN Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference

St. Paul, MN

Event Details

10/8 & 9, 2026

MN Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference

I am so excited to attend the conference and learn more about tongue-tie and equitable care and all things lactation!

St. Paul, MN

10/28/2020

Evenings in the Park

10:30am

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12:00pm

Blackwater Coffe & Cafe Maple Plain, MN

Event Details

10/28/2020

Evenings in the Park

Drop in to connect with other parents over life with little people and seek professional lactation support, including a weighted feeding 

10:30am

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12:00pm

Blackwater Coffe & Cafe Maple Plain, MN

Athena Seely, IBCLC

Mission

I am passionate about helping parents meet their feeding goals with a holistic approach that considers mental and physical health for the breastfeeding dyad. 


Care needs to consider lifestyle and background for each dyad so the goals match with the resources and support available.

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Service Area

Minneapolis and West Metro, Waconia, St. Cloud, Monticello, Champlin, Delano, Buffalo, Cokato, Eden Prairie, Andover, Brooklyn Center, St. Louis Park, Shakopee, and Bloomington. 


Other areas are dependent on my schedule. 


Please reach out; care is my priority!

athena@northerncomfortlactation.com

Plymouth, Minnesota

(763) 308-8322

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Bottle or breast- feeding is my jam!

Wouldn't it be nice to get answers with someone who will come to you? I want to meet you where you are and help you achieve your feeding goals- whatever they are! 


I can help with bottle feeding, pumping schedules, flange fitting, and pump selection. 


I can even measure the pressure of your existing pump to check function.

Online Booking: Click location for availability

Services

In-Home Consults

IBCLC consult in your home to support your feeding goals.

Initial Visit

$150

A 2-hour consult in your home that includes evaluation, assessment, and a plan of care to help you achieve your feeding goals where you are most comfortable. Includes a weighted feeding and follow up text/phone access.

Follow Up

$125

tA 90 min follow up in your home to evaluate, educate, and advise on feeding goals and plans for pumping, back-to-work, or developmental changes as baby grows. Includes a weighted feeding and follow up text/phone access.

Prenatal Consult

$25

A 30-60 min in home prenatal consult to offer education on what to expect when planning to feed your baby. Includes education on breastfeeding, infant feeding cues, pumping, and anything else! A great way to learn before the pressure and exhaustion of caring for a newborn! 


FREE when you schedule your initial consult for after baby arrives.

Virtual Consults

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Virtual Follow Up

$60

A 45-60 min follow up via telehealth through my secure portal to offer education and support after an in-person home visit. 

Mini Telehealth

$30

A 15-30 min follow up via telehealth to address a specific concern.  

Coming soon- insurance coverage through The Lactation Network!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at athena@northerncomfortlactation.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Our mission at Northern Comfort Lactation is to help parents achieve their feeding goals, whatever they are! 


I seek to offer support and care with consideration for the physical and mental health as well as the lifestyle of each family. 

We offer in-home visits as well as virtual mini consults and follow ups. My service area is broad, but your care is the priority. If I can't see you due to location or schedule, reach out and I will connect you with someone in the area that I trust.

Athena is an IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) as well as a CLC (certified lactation counselor).

It's important to know who is caring for you. 


An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is often referred to as the gold standard of lactation care. It requires more rigorous coursework and 300 clinical hours and will allow me to practice with a broader scope.


A Certified Lactation Counselor has 95 clinical hours and a smaller scope of practice than the IBCLC. 

I can provide a superbill for patient submission to insurance. I will be working with TLN (The Lactation Network) for direct coverage as early as October 2026. 

WHO recommends breastfeeding until age 2 for tailored health benefits and immunities only breast milk can provide. 


However, every dyad is different. Any breastmilk is beneficial for babies and parents' health! Set a goal and reach out for help if you need it. 

Of course! My mission is to offer support for parents to meet their feeding goals, whatever they are. I can advise on bottle feeding techniques as well as offer pumping tips and flange fittings.

Here is a quick checklist of things that can indicate baby is getting enough milk:


1. Multiple wet diapers each day (pale in color).

2. Multiple stools per day (the expected number depends on the age of the baby).

3. Baby feeds more than 8 times in a 24 hour period.


Normal isn't perfect! There are ranges of normal depending on the age and individual factors for each dyad. 


Reach out with questions before making drastic changes to your feeding plans!

There is no single pump that is perfect. Bottom line: no pump can mimic a baby at the breast perfectly. That said, here is what to look for:


Wall adapter is more effective than battery powered. Battery options are important for flexibility, but should not be relied on exclusively.


Wearable pumps are generally less effective. While the convenience is sometimes worth it, make sure this isn't the only pump you plan on using if you plan on pumping regularly.


Spectra and Medela pumps have been around long enough to demonstrate consistency and are commonly covered by insurance and widely available.  


Flange fit is as important as the type of pump. If your pump output is in question, sometimes a different flange can improve your response for less money!

Under the Affordable Care Act, all insurance companies are required to provide coverage for a breast pump. 


Contact your insurance or...visit Milk Moms boutique. They specialize in breast pumps and supplies and work with all major insurance companies to get you what you need with less hassle. They can also advise you on the correct pump for your lifestyle and flange size. www.milkmoms.com

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