Services and Insurance
Please reach out with any questions
Prenatally:
We offer prenatal breastfeeding education in the form of group in-person and online classes which focus on general breastfeeding education. Pricing varies. - We do not currently have any group classes scheduled at this time.
As well as, 1-on-1 prenatal prenatal consultations (often covered by insurance) where we dive more deeply into your health history and goals to determine a plan in the event you have any risk factors that may make early breastfeeding more challenging to prepare you more confidently ahead of time and prevent issues while providing general education as well.
Postpartum:
We offer in-home and virtual consultations postpartum to support you in the early days and weeks of breastfeeding. We can often come directly to you within 24-48 hours of you arriving home from the hospital or birth center. Research shows that early and proper breastfeeding support is a key pillar in long-term success.
Insurance and Pricing:
If you have Tricare, please email us before booking to verify coverage: Email
If you have Aetna, UHC, Anthem PPO, BCBS PPO, Multiplan PPO, PNOA, All Savers, Oxford Health Plan, or Surest check insurance coverage before your appointment through our partnership insurance biller The Lactation Network: Here
If you have Cigna, check insurance coverage before your appointment through our partnership insurance biller Wildflower Health: Here
If you do not have an insurance we can accept for consultations, all families are eligible for self-pay appointments (credit/debit card, FSA/HSA card eligible) after which we can provide a coded superbill which you can submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
Note: Home visits may require a travel fee and we would communicate that ahead of your visit. Any necessary fees would be confirmed, invoiced and collected along with intake forms in advance of the appointment.
FAQs
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An IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is a healthcare professional with specialized training in breastfeeding and lactation support. They are considered the gold-standard in lactation support. They are certified through a rigorous process involving clinical hours, education, and a comprehensive board exam, making them the experts in lactation care and infant feeding. IBCLCs help both prenatally and postpartum by preparing new moms for breastfeeding, addressing latching issues, milk supply concerns, infant milk transfer difficulties, nipple pain, and supporting pumping or bottle-feeding families as well. They also assist in more complex situations such as oral function or tongue tie assessments, feeding premature or medically fragile babies, and navigating weaning when the time is right.
Beyond physical challenges, IBCLCs provide emotional support and reassurance, helping new parents feel confident and heard during the often overwhelming postpartum period. Whether a mom is just starting out or facing specific feeding struggles later in their breastfeeding journey, an IBCLC offers expert, personalized guidance that can make a significant difference in both the baby's health and the mother's breastfeeding experience. Connecting with one early can prevent many common issues and offer vital support when it’s most needed.
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Great question — and the short answer is: Yes, you will benefit from seeing an IBCLC, even if you're already working with an OB/GYN, midwife or pediatrician.
OB/GYNs, midwives and pediatricians are essential for your and your baby’s overall health, but most do not receive in-depth training in lactation management the way an IBCLC does as a specialist in lactation and infant feeding specifically. While your physicians can offer general advice, they often refer patients to an IBCLC when there are specific breastfeeding concerns — like pain, low milk supply, latching problems, slow weight gain, or questions about pumping and bottles.
An IBCLC specializes solely in lactation and infant feeding issues. They spend time observing feedings, doing hands-on assessments, and crafting personalized clinical care plans for lactation managment and infant feeding. If breastfeeding is something you want to pursue (or are struggling with), an IBCLC can be a crucial part of your care team — complementing, not replacing, your doctor or your baby’s pediatrician.
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Painful latch or nipple damage
Baby won’t latch at all
Shallow latch causing pain or poor milk transfer
Slow or low infant weight gain
Baby falling asleep at the breast before finishing a feed
Premature baby
Multiples
Low milk supply or worry about not making enough milk
Oversupply or forceful let-down
Delayed onset of mature milk transition after birth
Frequent or very short feedings
Fussy or gassy baby that may signal ineffective feeding or food allergies
Green, frothy, or mucusy stools or concerning amounts of spit-up
Pumping schedule to maintain or build supply
Choosing the right pump or flange size or pain when pumping
Bottle refusal or bottle aversion
Returning to work and managing milk storage and feeding routines
Suspected tongue-tie or lip-tie or oral function concern
Flat or inverted nipples
Engorgement, thrush, vasospasms, clogged ducts, or mastitis
Weaning from nipple shield
Weaning from breastfeeding