Aloha! I'm Jen.

As a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) serving the island of Oahu, I provide holistic support through all stages of infant feeding. I respect all feeding choices and help families meet their goals with no preconceived notions about what feeding ‘should’ look like. Whether your goal is 3 days or 3 years of breastfeeding, exclusive pumping or formula feeding, it is an honor to walk this journey along with you, celebrating your triumphs and holding space for the challenging moments.

I am experienced in assessment of lip and tongue-ties, providing holistic care to maximize oral functioning whether parents choose surgical (frenectomy) or non-surgical management.

MEET JEN, RN, IBCLC

When to reach out...

Do you feel like your baby feeds all the time yet isn’t gaining weight as expected?

Are your nipples sore or damaged, or is feeding painful?

Are you preparing your body to feed a baby that you did not birth?

Does your baby struggle with gas pains, spitting up, and colic?

Are you wondering when and how to introduce a bottle?

These are just some of the very real concerns that might lead you to reach out to a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for professional feeding support. If you are experiencing challenges in the first days after birth and my calendar shows no availability, please do not hesitate to contact me. I often have next day availability for urgent cases or we can start with a telehealth visit to get a plan in place until I can see you in person.

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Oahu Lactation consultant

Lactation Consultant Services

I provide in-home education and support both before and after the arrival your baby. No need to pack up your precious bundle to travel to an office! I will come to you with all needed assessment tools, including a hospital grade scale, and help you feed your baby in the comfort of your own home.

Each visit includes a follow-up via phone or email within 48 hours of the visit. Beyond that time, questions that can be answered in an email or with a short phone call are provided at no additional cost. If the question is more involved, or new issues have arisen, I will often recommend a follow up visit to more fully assess what’s happening.

Lactation services are eligible for reimbursement through your insurance company or through your HSA or FSA.

 

I am able to provide up to 6 fully covered visits for certain insurance plan holders through Lactation Network. If you have HMSA (Blue Cross Blue Shield) PPO, Humana PPO, Cigna PPO, or MultiPlan (includes some Aetna, United Healthcare, and BCBS plans), please use the link below to connect with Lactation Network and verify your insurance coverage before scheduling your consultation.

For all other insurances (including Tricare), I provide a superbill after payment is received to make reimbursement as simple as possible, but it’s up to your individual insurance to decide how much they are willing to reimburse. If you are unsure if your insurance plan covers lactation support, click here to learn more.

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Initial Consultation

in-person

Initial consultations, usually about 90 minutes in length, include a thorough health history of both you and your baby, pre and post-feed weight to see how much your baby is taking in, observation and assessment of how your baby feeds at the breast/chest, as well as a gentle examination of you and your baby as needed.

I allow plenty of time for you to share your story, as well as all questions, concerns and insights you have related to the challenges you are facing. At the end of our consultation, I will create a written care plan that is feasible for you and your family.

$195

Follow-up Consultation

in-person

While some breastfeeding challenges may be addressed in only one initial visit, most challenges require additional appointments and care plan adjustments. Follow up visits are generally 1 hour in length, during which time we will do a weighted feed, assess your progress, and make adjustments to your care plan as needed.

$160

Telehealth

virtual

Telehealth visits, usually about 60 minutes in length, include a thorough health history of both you and your baby and virtual observation and assessment of how your baby feeds at the breast/chest or bottle.

I allow plenty of time for you to share your story, as well as all questions, concerns and insights you have related to the challenges you are facing. At the end of our consultation, I will create a written care plan that is feasible for you and your family.

Telehealth visits are helpful to get a plan in place for urgent cases until we are able to meet in-person.

$90
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Travel Fees (from Kailua)

15-20 miles = $15
20-25 miles = $20
25-30 miles = $25
30+ miles = $30