What we do:

We provide office-based appointments, in private exam rooms.  Our lactation consults are all IBCLCs with the credentials to treat your feeding issues with care. Most appointments take place in our Phoenix/Scottsdale office, conveniently located off of the 101 and Scottsdale Road and follow-ups and some consults also in our East/Mesa office, just off the 202 loop north. 

INITIAL LACTATION CONSULT  |   approximately 90-120 minutes   |  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
• structural assessment and referral for necessary bodywork
• 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

*Additional $50 will be added for twins.

INITIAL LACTATION CONSULTATION WITH TONGUE TIE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT  |   approximately 90-120 minutes   |  in office only

The Initial Lactation Consult with tongue tie assessment (and potential treatment) 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
• structural assessment and referral for necessary bodywork
• 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
• option to release tethered oral tissue at the same visit
• insurance documents to submit for reimbursement by provider
• follow-up correspondence

*Additional $50 will be added for twins.

FOLLOW-UP LACTATION CONSULT  |  approximately 30-60 minutes  | 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.

*Additional $25 will be added for twins.

BOTTLE CONSULTATION WITH TONGUE TIE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT  | approximately 60 minutes  | in office

The Bottle Consultation with tongue tie assessment (and potential treatment) is comprehensive session to thoroughly examine your feeding concerns.
This visit includes:

• thorough review of health history, birth, and feeding experiences;
• review of baby’s growth and feeding patterns; evaluation of latch on the bottle and effective transfer; assessment of oral and structural anatomy
• observation of a feeding and suggestions for positioning
• structural assessment and referral for necessary bodywork
• education about infant cues and typical baby behaviors
• links to supporting materials
• personalized, detailed written care plan with clear objectives for family goal’s
• option to release tethered oral tissue at the same visit
• insurance documents to submit for reimbursement by provider
• follow-up correspondence

CHILD AND ADULT TONGUE TIE ASSESSMENT  | 60 minutes  | in office

The Tongue Tie Assessment is short, targeted consultation meant to provide meaningful assessment and care plan for feeding challenges.  Appointments are one-on-one with an Dr. Cara and geared towards families who are bottle feeding and no longer breastfeeding.

This visit includes:

• detailed history
• oral exam
• follow-up correspondence.

PRIVATE PRENATAL CONSULT |  approximately 60 minutes   | in office

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 in network with Aetna, Banner Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, TRICARE-West, and Arizona AHCCCS Medicaid plans: Banner University Family Care, BCBS Health Choice, and Arizona Complete Health/Ambetter.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!