Gale Touger, 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 NC plans reimburse. HSA/FSA eligible.
Insurance & payment
Most North Carolina insurance plans reimburse lactation consults. We provide an itemized receipt you can submit. HSA/FSA eligible. Call to verify your specific coverage.
Questions about coverage? Send a message and she'll reply within 24 hours.
Articles by Gale Touger
See all articles →Personal experience, local tips, and answers to the questions moms ask most.
The old advice — heat and deep massage — is still everywhere. Here's why the 2022 ABM guidelines flipped it, and what I recommend instead.
Bringing a lactation consultant into your home sounds intimidating. It isn't. Here's what actually happens.
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 →Consulting for Raleigh-area clinics, doulas, and midwives.
Train your team on current clogged duct and mastitis protocols.
Complex feeding case review for doulas and midwives.
What moms say
Real reviews from real families.
“I had a lump for three days and no one told me to stop massaging it. Knowing the current guidelines changed everything.”
“Wish I'd found an IBCLC sooner — one home visit saved my feeding journey.”
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Most NC plans reimburse. HSA/FSA eligible.
© 2026 Gale Touger, RN, IBCLC. All rights reserved. This site is for education only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.