These private lactation visits are for mothers (and their partners) who are having breastfeeding challenges
In-home 90-minute or more private consultation$175.00
In-Office 90-minute private consultation$110.00
Twins add
$25.00
What Takes Place at a Postpartum Breastfeeding Consultation?
Some insurance policies will cover the cost of a lactation consultation; all consultations will include paperwork to file with your insurance company and a report sent to your primary care provider(s)
Baby's suck is evaluated for strength and range of motion
Breastfeeding position and latch are assessed
Baby is weighed before and after the feeding to see how much breastmilk was transferred
Mom and baby are given a customized Plan of Care
Mom receives a follow-up phone call/email within 48 hours
This consultation may take place in the hospital, in the home, or in our office, after hospital or birth center discharge
Some issues that indicate a prenatal/postpartum consultation
Baby not latching on or nursing well within 24 hours of birth
Tongue-tie
Nipple pain and/or damage
Engorged breasts
Sleepy baby that does not feed at least 8 times in 24 hours
Slow weight gain - infant has not returned to birth weight by 10 days of age