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Are you struggling to feed
your new baby? I can help!

Private consultations at Milkweed last 1.5-2 hours. Here’s what you can expect from our time together:

Post-Baby:

  • a weight check for your baby,

  • an assessment of your baby's reflexes as they relate to feeding,

  • an assessment of your baby’s attachment ("latch") and positioning at the breast,

  • an examination of your nipples and breasts/chest,

  • an oral examination for your baby (looking at your baby's tongue, mouth, and lip anatomy)

  • an evaluation of your baby's suck and ability to transfer milk,

  • lactation and feeding education and support (What does "normal" look like? How much should your baby be nursing? How do you know if your baby is getting enough milk? How does your breast pump work? How can you get your baby to take a bottle?),

  • the creation of a "feeding plan" that might include how to transition away from using nipple shields or from bottles to breast, how to increase your milk production and/or your baby's intake, how to help damaged nipples heal, and how to work towards your longterm goals,

  • plans for follow-up work,

  • plenty of time for you to ask any questions you may have about lactation, nursing, bottle-feeding, or the broader experience of life with a new baby, and

  • referrals to other specialists as needed.

Prenatal:

  • everything you need to know about how to set yourself up for success from day 1,

  • an examination of your breasts/chest and nipples if relevant,

  • plenty of time for you to ask any questions you may have about lactation, nursing, bottle-feeding, or the broader experience of life with a new baby.

While I am not currently in-network with any health insurance companies, and payment is due in full at the time of service, I will provide you with a Superbill after your appointment, which you may submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Most private health insurance companies in MA are now covering the cost of private visits with an IBCLC.*

Questions? Concerns?
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  • We cannot guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you for your private consultation (even though they definitely should!), and we encourage you to check with your insurance company prior to booking an appointment to get pre-approval if this is important to you.