Prenatal Education

Prenatal education classes are designed to provide you with anticipatory guidance and evidence-based information tailored specifically to your goals, to help you feel confident before baby arrives.

We will dive into understanding lactation, touching on topics like anatomy & physiology, antenatal expression, hunger cues, getting a great latch, how to tell if baby is getting enough, maintaining your milk supply, other methods of feeding or exclusive pumping, and more!

Postpartum Lactation Visit

Postpartum consultations are available to address any feeding questions or concerns that pop up. Your consultation begins with a detailed health history of you and baby, and thorough assessments to examine breast and oral anatomy, and function that could impact breastfeeding.

These visits can address infant weight loss, latch issues, nipple pain, tongue or lip ties, low milk supply, breast inflammation & mastitis, or anything else that impacts your feeding relationship.

Pumping & Bottle Feeding

These consultations are designed to provide you with personalized guidance on using breast pumps & bottles. You will be fitted to your correct flange size. Concerns such as low milk output or discomfort with pumping can also be addressed.

Consultations also provide education on suitable bottles and nipples, responsive feeding practices, concerns about switching between bottle and breast, bottle refusal, and more.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

FAQ

  • “The ACA requires all new health plans to cover “comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support [and] counseling.” This means that breastfeeding mothers have health insurance coverage for lactation counseling without cost-sharing for as long as they are breastfeeding. Women may be limited to the providers in their plan’s network to receive this benefit without cost-sharing.”

    Appointments with Michelle are considered out-of-network. Payment for your appointment is taken at the time of booking. A superbill (an itemized receipt for your payment) will always be provided to self-pay clients at each visit. A superbill is often sent in to your insurance provider by you, along with a reimbursement request form.

    Many carriers, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, have different coverage policies in different states. This means that reimbursement from a superbill can vary widely from plan to plan, and no guarantees can be made as to the specific amount that your insurance provider will reimburse you.

    I recommend calling your insurance company prior to our appointment to confirm coverage if reimbursement is important to you.

    See a link to your rights for lactation coverage below:

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    https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nwlc_BreastfeedingFactSheet2.pdf

  • Because we are considered out-of-network, payment is considered self-pay and due upon scheduling your appointment. Here are the costs for each service:

    Prenatal Education:                  90 Minutes   $75

    Initial Postpartum:                      60 Minutes   $125

    Postpartum Follow Up:               45 Minutes   $100

    Pump/Bottle Feeding:               45 Minutes   $75

     

    Packages and specials are additionally offered. Packages are offered year round, and specials may apply as promotional or holiday offers. Please see posted prices on scheduler or contact to inquire.

    The lactating parent will be provided with a superbill with the procedure code S9443. No guarantees can be made as to the specific amount that your insurance provider will reimburse you.

  • We believe that every family should have access to lactation support regardless of their financial situation. If you receive SNAP or Medicaid/SoonerCare you qualify for office visits at 50% off. If you do not receive either but need financial assistance, please reach out. Contact us before booking an appointment to request this rate/discount.  

  • If you have a new baby and feel your situation is urgent, please let us know when reaching out.

  • All clients must pay at booking.

    When you cancel more than 24 hours before the appointment, there is no cancellation fee and prepaid appointments are fully refunded.

    If you need to reschedule your appointment, please do so as soon as possible. You are able to reschedule ONE TIME at no charge. If you cancel your rescheduled appointment, there is a 100% appointment cancellation fee.

    When less than 24 hours notice is giving for cancellation, a 100% appointment fee is charged.