Bottle Feeding Consultation
In-office consultation - starting at $150
This consultation should take place, ideally, at 3-5 week postpartum, to introduce bottles at an optimum time. Bottle feeding is a skill that needs to be practiced so it can continue to be part of a baby’s feeding repertoire. This consultation is also appropriate for any families experiencing bottle refusal.
We accept the following insurances: Aetna PPO/POS, UCSD HMO, Cigna PPO, Anthem PPO, Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Tricare West, and United Healthcare PPO/HMO **Pending Insurance Verification. All HMO plans require a referral from your primary care provider. Please call our office if you have questions about getting your HMO approval.
Subsidized Visits for Medi-Cal and Income-Based Sliding Scale
We offer subsidized visits for families with Medi-Cal for $50 per appointment (which can be booked online) and provide an income-based sliding scale for those who qualify. Please contact our office for more information and to discuss your eligibility for reduced fees based on your income.
These private visits are for breast/chestfeeding parents who are wanting to review the best method to introduce bottles/formula, how to handle bottle refusal, and to come up with a feeding plan that includes bottles and protects nursing parent’s milk supply.
What Takes Place During a bottle feeding Consultation?
Review when/how to pump and introduce a bottle while still protecting breastfeeding
Review tips and tricks for fussiness with the bottle/ bottle refusal and for when babies have difficulty transferring milk
Access our full “bottle bar” to find a bottle that best suits your baby
Breast/chestfeeding parent will receive a customized Plan of Care, which may include: Recommendations for bottles, techniques to encourage bottle feeding, and tips for protecting milk supply while incorporating bottles regularly.
To book an in-office Bottle Feeding Consultation, use the link below: