Where do the consults take place?
I will come to your home for the consultation and will bring any necessary equipment with me, including an infant scale. I’m located near Los Gatos and will travel within 15 minutes of my home. For services outside of that area, please contact me by phone or email to discuss availability and travel fees.
what happens before a consult?
Once your appointment is booked and confirmed online, I will send you an intake form to fill out regarding both mom and baby’s health history.
what can I expect during a consult?
I will go through any pertinent health history of mom and baby and we will discuss any questions or concerns you may have. I will do a physical assessment of both mom and baby and weigh the baby. I will then observe a feeding and weigh the baby after the feeding.
Based on the information gathered, I will work with you to make a plan based on your goals. I will send a copy of the plan to the pediatrician so they are aware of the plan of care, if needed. I will be available via email for follow-up questions for two weeks following the visit. If necessary, we will make plans for a follow-up visit.
What kinds of problems can you help with?
I can help with many breastfeeding struggles and provide support along the way. Here are my main areas of focus:
Pain associated with breastfeeding (sore nipples, etc)
Breast engorgement
Tongue Tie support
Low milk supply
Pain with pumping
Bottle refusal
Feeling like baby is nursing “all the time”
Going back to work and formulating a plan for pumping
Your baby has continued to lose weight despite feeding frequently
Do you accept insurance?
I work with The Lactation Network. To see if your insurance is covered, please check here:
The Lactation Network commonly covers United Healthcare PPO plans, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Meritain Health, Blue Cross- Blue Shield PPO plans, among others). Your insurance must be verified and approved by The Lactation Network.
There is a $100 service fee for each home visit covered by The Lactation Network. This enables us to continue to provide high-quality breastfeeding support in the comfort of your home.
A credit card is required at the time of booking and fees will be charged following the visit. If applicable, I will provide you with a superbill to return to your insurance company to request reimbursement for lactation services.
I am outside of your travel area, how can I still get help?
Call or e-mail me, and we can set up a phone or virtual consult for specific situations. If you live in the Bay Area, I may be able to do a home visit for an additional fee or help you find another Lactation Consultant in your area.