Postpartum Lactation Consultations
in-office and virtual private consultation - starting at$185
Do we accept your insurance? Check here!
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.
Insurance Accepted
(All coverage is subject to verification)
Anthem / Blue Cross / Blue Shield / BCBS Federal PPO
Health Net (PPO and select HMO plans)
United Healthcare (PPO and select HMO plans)
Aetna (PPO / POS)
Cigna (PPO / POS / OAP / EPO)
UCSD Managed Care (HMO plans)
Medi-Cal (including Promise), Kaiser Medi-Cal, Community Health Group
Sharp Health Plan, Kaiser (HMO)
Please note: All HMO plans require a referral from your primary care provider. If you have questions about obtaining authorization, our office is happy to assist.
Home Visits
Home visits are available, please contact our office directly to schedule.
A travel fee applies for all insurance-based home visits (excluding Medi-Cal and Community Health Group):
$75 for locations within 20 miles of our office
$100 for locations beyond 20 miles
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)?