Thelma Tun-Thein
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Arlington, VA · Telehealth
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Virtual lactation support, nationwide · Arlington, VA · Telehealth · 7 days a week · by appointment

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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Thelma Tun-Thein, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Evidence-based — current clinical guidelines
Serving Arlington, VA · Telehealth & telehealth

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Quick answers moms ask most

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What can we help with?

If any of these sound familiar, you're in the right place.

Painful latch

Sharp pain when baby latches? It's usually a shallow mouthful — fixable with positioning.

Tongue tie

Baby can't get a deep latch? A tongue or lip tie may be the cause — we screen and refer.

Low milk supply

Worried baby isn't getting enough? We measure a real feed and build a plan that works.

Oversupply / OALD

Forceful letdown making baby choke or gag? We can slow it down and protect your supply.

Gassy / fussy baby

Baby pulling off, arching, or crying mid-feed? Often a flow or latch issue, not colic.

Pumping & returning to work

Back to work? Build a pumping schedule around your real day — flange fit included.

Prenatal preparation

Expecting? Get a plan before baby arrives — positions, pumping, and what to expect.

Weaning

Ready to wean without engorgement and clogged ducts? A gradual, personalized plan.

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Services & pricing

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Transparent options — pick what fits your week. Insurance: Most plans reimburse. HSA/FSA eligible.

Virtual consult
60 min · Nationwide telehealth
$140
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Pumping plan
45 min · Build a schedule that works
$110
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Quick question
15 min · See if we're a fit
Free
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Insurance & payment

Virtual consults may be reimbursable under your insurance plan. We provide an itemized receipt with ICD-10 codes. HSA/FSA eligible. Call to verify your specific coverage for telehealth lactation support.

Questions about coverage? Send a message and she'll reply within 24 hours.

Articles by Thelma Tun-Thein

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Personal experience, local tips, and answers to the questions moms ask most.

From the consultant · 5 min
Virtual Lactation Support: Can It Really Work?

You might think an IBCLC has to see you in person. For most feeding problems, virtual support works just as well — here's why.

From the consultant · 4 min
My Clients' Most-Asked Questions About Pumping Plans

Back-to-work pumping questions I hear constantly — and the answers that save moms the most worry.

Books & resources

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Evidence-based guides and courses — learn at your own pace.

eBookThe Clogged Duct Playbook

A 40-page guide to clearing clogs and preventing mastitis — based on the 2022 ABM guidelines.

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CoursePumping Plan Masterclass

A 3-module video course on building a pumping schedule that works for your body.

$49Get it →

Care near you

Local pages for moms searching in your area.

Virtual Clogged Duct Support, Anywhere in the U.S.

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Virtual Help for Low Milk Supply

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Virtual Pumping Plans That Fit Your Schedule

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For professionals

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Virtual consulting for clinics and healthcare teams.

Virtual case consultation

Complex feeding case review via video.

1 hour$120
Staff Q&A session

Group Q&A for your clinic or practice.

90 min$250

What moms say

★ 5.0 · 19 Google reviews

Real reviews from real families.

“Virtual consults made it possible for me to get help without leaving the house with a newborn.”

— Emily T. · Austin, TX

“My pump numbers scared me. Turned out my supply was fine — I just needed a plan.”

— Rachel B. · Seattle, WA

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Thelma Tun-Thein, IBCLC
Virtual lactation support, nationwide
Arlington, VA · Telehealth
Thelma is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant based in Arlington, VA, offering virtual consults nation…
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Insurance:
Most plans reimburse. HSA/FSA eligible.

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