All consults are with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Appointments take place in our Phoenix/Scottsdale office, conveniently located off of the 101 and Scottsdale Road.
INITIAL LACTATION CONSULT | approximately 90-120 minutes | $100 per hour | in office only
The Initial Lactation Consult is comprehensive session to thoroughly examine your feeding concerns.
This visit includes:
- thorough review of health history, birth, and breastfeeding experiences; physical assessment of breasts; discussion of concern(s)
- review of baby’s growth and feeding patterns; evaluation of latch and effective transfer; assessment of oral and structural anatomy
- observation of a feeding and suggestions for positioning
- education about infant cues and typical baby behaviors
- links to supporting materials
- personalized, detailed written care plan with clear objectives for dyad’s goals
- insurance documents to submit for reimbursement by provider
- follow-up correspondence
- one 30 minute Follow-Up Lactation Consult in office.
**We are contracted with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TRICARE; for other providers, a Superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement can be given (contact your insurance provider for coverage details).**
Additional $50 will be added for twins.
FOLLOW-UP LACTATION CONSULT | approximately 30-60 minutes | $85 per hour | in office
Sometimes persistent issues may require more than an Initial Consult to resolve, or secondary challenges prompt a Follow-up Consult.
This visit occurs within 6 weeks of the Initial Lactation Consult and may include:
- review of prior concern(s)/progress update
- explore new concerns
- handouts and/or links to supporting materials
- re-evaluate and update the care plan
- insurance documents to submit for reimbursement by provider
- follow-up correspondence.
**We are contracted with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TRICARE; for other providers, a Superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement can be given (contact your insurance provider for coverage details).**
Additional $25 will be added for twins.
LATCH CLINIC | 45 minutes | $85 | in office
The Latch Clinic is short, targeted consultation meant to provide meaningful assessment and care plan for latch challenges. Appointments are one-on-one with an IBCLC and scheduled in office on Wednesdays. A Latch Clinic appointment can be rolled into an Initial Lactation Consult appointment if the issue is determined to be more complex.
This visit includes:
- weight check
- breast assessment
- infant oral exam
- personalized written care plan
- follow-up correspondence.
**We are contracted with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TRICARE; for other providers, a Superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement can be given (contact your insurance provider for coverage details).**
PRIVATE PRENATAL CONSULT | approximately 60 minutes | $100
Families who prefer a customized session before baby arrives benefit from a Private Prenatal Consult.
This visit includes:
- breastfeeding education with a focus on the newborn phase, including infant feeding cues
- strategies for maximizing milk production and avoiding common “booby traps”
- suggestions for effective latching and positioning
- discussion of concerns and questions
- local resource guide for ongoing community support
- an individualized plan for optimizing early breastfeeding and meeting long-term goals.
**We are contracted with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and TRICARE; for other providers, a Superbill to submit to insurance for reimbursement can be given (contact your insurance provider for coverage details).**
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!