I provide holistic, evidence-based support through all stages of infant feeding.
These are just some of the very real concerns that might lead you to reach out to a lactation consultant (IBCLC) for feeding help. I provide education and support both before and after the arrival your baby, right in the comfort of your own home.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) makes breastfeeding more accessible and affordable for millions of parents. The law requires that all new health plans must provide certain preventive services without any cost-sharing, including coverage for chest/breastfeeding support and supplies. If you are unsure if your insurance plan covers lactation support, click here to learn more.
I meet with you during pregnancy to discuss any questions or concerns you have about feeding your baby. Reasons for a prenatal visit vary and can include: a history of difficulties breastfeeding/chestfeeding previous children, maternal history of PCOS, maternal history of infertility, and inducing lactation. The visit concludes with a personalized plan for breastfeeding management prior to the birth of your new baby to help get your feeding journey off to the best start possible. Prenatal consultations are generally 1 hour to 90 minutes in length.
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, observation and assessment of how your baby feeds at the breast, 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 pertaining to any 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.
To encourage close communication, I provide a complimentary phone/email follow-up after each visit.
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 assess your progress and make adjustments to your care plan as needed.
To encourage close communication, I provide a complimentary phone/email follow-up after each visit.
All of these lactation consultant services are eligible for reimbursement through your insurance company and/or through your health savings account or flexible spending account. I provide a superbill to make reimbursement as simple as possible, but it’s up to your individual insurance to decide what they’re willing to reimburse.