Shari Howie, IBCLC
Shari is an international board-certified lactation consultant serving the Denver metro area, providing expert infant feeding support to families. With extensive experience in lactation care, she offers consultations virtually and in-home, meeting parents wherever they feel most comfortable.
Her approach is evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized. Shari supports families with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, and combination feeding, helping parents find the approach that works best for their baby and lifestyle. Through nonjudgmental guidance and customized care plans, she takes a holistic approach to postpartum support, focusing on the well-being of both parent and baby, so families can feel confident and supported throughout their infant-feeding journey.
Grateful Lactation Services
Personal Care, Personalized
In-home lactation care
Work directly with Shari in the comfort of your home through personalized in-home lactation consultations. These visits provide hands-on feeding support for families at every stage.
In-home visits are available during pregnancy to prepare for breastfeeding, or after your baby is born for help with common feeding challenges such as:
Latching difficulties
Low milk supply concerns
Bottle feeding
Bottle refusal
Pumping guidance
Weaning support
Newborn feeding and weight gain concerns
Virtual lactation consulting
Virtual lactation consultations offer convenient, professional breastfeeding support from anywhere. Online visits are ideal for families who need guidance or follow-up care.
A virtual consultation can help with:
Prenatal
Preparing to breastfeed during pregnancy
Pumping and returning to work
Milk supply questions
Bottle feeding guidance
Breastfeeding positions and latch troubleshooting
General infant feeding support
Weening
Lactation & infant feeding class
For Highlands Integrated Pediatrics patients only, Shari offers a lactation and infant-feeding education class for expectant and new families.
These classes provide practical, evidence-based guidance on:
Preparing to breastfeed
Understanding newborn feeding cues
Establishing milk supply
Pumping basics
Common breastfeeding challenges
Partner support and postpartum feeding plans
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 AM at HIP. You must be a patient at HIP to attend.
Many lactation consultations are covered by health insurance, often with little to no out-of-pocket cost for families. Coverage varies by plan, so we encourage you to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific lactation benefits. If your insurance is not listed or does not cover services, we offer flexible options, including out-of-pocket visits and superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Insurance and payment options
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Whether you’re preparing for your baby, navigating early feeding challenges, or looking for ongoing lactation support, we’re here to help.