Postpartum Lactation Consultations
in-office and virtual private consultation - starting at$185
In-office and Virtual Follow-up private consultation - starting at $150
Home visit private consultation - starting at $240
*** Please call our office to find out our home visit availability and to see if you can use insurance to cover the appointment. Our number is 619-724-4117.
These private lactation visits are for the breast/chestfeeding parent (and their partners) who are having feeding challenges.
We request that families with twins call our office to book a home visit so we can provide thorough care.
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.
A travel fee will be charged for all home visits, which is not covered by insurance.
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.
What Takes Place at a Postpartum Breast/chestfeeding Consultation?
Baby's suck is evaluated for strength and range of motion
Breast/chestfeeding position and latch are assessed
Breast/chestfeeding parent and baby are given a customized Plan of Care
Breast/chestfeeding parent receives a follow-up email within 48 hours
Some issues that indicate a 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 14 days of age
Plugged ducts or red, painful areas on breast
Breast/chestfeeding parent suspects a low milk supply
Nursing multiples
Preemies
Sick and/or hospitalized infants
Wondering if your baby has a tongue tie or lip tie?
Check out our article: Does my Baby Have Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs)?