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.
Insurance Accepted (*** Pending Insurance Verification)
Anthem / Blue Cross / Blue Shield / BCBS Federal PPO
Health Net PPO and some HMO plans
United Healthcare PPO and some HMO plans
Aetna PPO / POS
Cigna PPO / POS / OAP / EPO
TriWest
UCSD Managed Care HMO plans
** Additionally, please note that all HMO plans require a referral from your primary care provider. For any questions about obtaining HMO approval, feel free to contact our office.
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.