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Lactation Consultation<\/b><\/h1>
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Congratulations on your baby! You just gave birth to an amazing baby and now you are finding yourself in a whole new world learning how to comfortably and successfully feed your baby? You are on the right track! This is exactly what lactation consultants do:\u00a0crafting a personalized plan that perfectly fits your family’s needs. During our visit, my mission is to empower you with knowledge and equip you with the tools to achieve your feeding goals with confidence. Whether it’s breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or any other method, we’ll explore the options that make you and your baby the happiest duo!<\/p>\n

Feeding a baby is perfect in all kinds of ways, and we’ll discover what works best for you as a unique family unit while making sure that you can heal well from your birth.<\/p>\n

In-person (in-home) lactation consultation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

90 minutes: $395 for singletons\/ $445 for twins including one week follow-up via email<\/p>\n

CIGNA members: No cost for the session but a $255 travel fee which will not be paid by CIGNA, however can get used for HSA\/FSA.<\/p>\n

Virtual lactation consultation:<\/strong><\/p>\n

60 minutes: $175 per session for singletons\/ $225 for twins. ($0 for CIGNA-members)<\/p>\n

30 minutes: $95 per session for singletons\/ $145 for twins. ($0 for CIGNA members)<\/p>\n

Book your appointment here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you are not with CIGNA: Here<\/a> is how to communicate with your insurance about reimbursing your lactation consultation.<\/p>\n

Please contact your insurance during pregnancy so you can line up lactation help before the birth.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What happens during a consultation?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding can be<\/em> the most bonding time a mother has with her baby. If that is not true for you, let’s turn this thing around!<\/p>\n

What a lactation consultation looks like:<\/p>\n