Thelma Tun-Thein, IBCLC
Feeding your baby can be hard. No guilt, no judgement — just evidence-based help that fits your real life.
All families welcome — breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and co-nursing.
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What can we help with?
If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place.
Sharp pain when baby latches? It's usually a shallow mouthful — fixable with positioning.
Baby can't get a deep latch? A tongue or lip tie may be the cause — we screen and refer.
Worried baby isn't getting enough? We measure a real feed and build a plan that works.
Forceful letdown making baby choke or gag? We can slow it down and protect your supply.
Baby pulling off, arching, or crying mid-feed? Often a flow or latch issue, not colic.
Back to work? Build a pumping schedule around your real day — flange fit included.
Expecting? Get a plan before baby arrives — positions, pumping, and what to expect.
Ready to wean without engorgement and clogged ducts? A gradual, personalized plan.
Services & pricing
See all services →Transparent options — pick what fits your week. Insurance: Most plans reimburse for telehealth. HSA/FSA eligible.
Insurance & payment
Virtual consults may be reimbursable under your insurance plan. Thelma provides an itemized receipt with ICD-10 codes. HSA/FSA eligible. Contact to verify your specific coverage for telehealth lactation and nutrition support.
Questions about coverage? Send a message and she'll reply within 24 hours.
Articles by Thelma Tun-Thein
See all articles →Personal experience, local tips, and answers to the questions moms ask most.
You might think an IBCLC has to see you in person. For most feeding problems, virtual support works just as well — here's why.
You don't need to eat 3,000 calories a day. But what you eat does matter — here's the real connection between nutrition and milk supply.
Books & resources
Visit the shop →Evidence-based guides and courses — learn at your own pace.
Care near you
Local pages for moms searching in your area.
For professionals
See professional services →IBCLC mentorship and consulting for healthcare professionals.
One-on-one mentorship for aspiring IBCLCs.
Complex feeding and nutrition case review.
What moms say
Real reviews from real families.
“Virtual consults made it possible to get help without leaving the house with a newborn.”
“As an RDN and IBCLC, she connected my diet to my supply in a way nobody else did.”
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Your message goes directly to Thelma Tun-Thein — she'll reply within 24 hours.
This is a demo. Live submissions are forwarded to the consultant — she replies within 24 hours.
Most plans reimburse for telehealth. HSA/FSA eligible.
© 2026 Thelma Tun-Thein, RDN, IBCLC. All rights reserved. This site is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.