Supporting your breastfeeding journey
Lactation Consultant Home Visits in San Diego, CA - Insurance Covered
I’m Carrie
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse on a Mother Baby/Postpartum unit, I provide evidence-based support to help you meet your feeding goals with confidence, compassion, and expert guidance. You can trust me to help you and your baby thrive with in-home lactation support in San Diego, CA.
Why hire a lactation consultant?
Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not always easy. Many new parents struggle with breastfeeding pain, latching difficulty, milk supply concerns and lots of uncertainty. It’s completely normal and I’m here to offer breastfeeding help.
Easier start to breastfeeding
Get expert help with latch, positioning, and comfort from the start. Learn how to reduce pain, prevent nipple trauma, treat engorgement and plugged ducts, and prevent mastitis.
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Boost milk supply
Take action on supply issues early and receive a personalized plan to establish and maintain milk production.
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Feeding confidence
Know your baby is getting enough milk through weight checks and latching assessments. Learn to recognize feeding cues and signs of effective milk transfer.
Support in special situations
Guidance for tongue ties, premies, multiples (twins/triplets), latching issues, slow weight gain, pumping, returning to work, combination feeding.
Peace of mind
In-home visits means lactation care in the comfort of your own home, no traveling with your baby needed. You don’t need a problem for a check in!
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of breastfeeding parents stop earlier than intended, most often due to challenges that could be resolved with expert help.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
60-80%
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higher exclusive breastfeeding rates at 3-4 months postpartum with lactation consultant support.
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
2.5x
more likely to breastfeed exclusively in the first month if parents receive professional breastfeeding support.
- Journal of Human Lactation
Lactation support at all stages
Prenatal
Prepare before baby arrives so you know what to expect and how to start off on the best foot
Postpartum
Help with latching, positioning, milk supply, and building confidence
Back to Work
Learn how to continue breastfeeding and protect milk supply even if you are separated from your baby
Weaning
Help with smooth transitioning away from breastfeeding when you and your baby are ready
Lactation Care should be affordable and accessible
That’s why it’s my mission to provide insurance-covered in-home lactation consultations in San Diego so you and your baby stay in the comfort of your own home and receive care for free, nothing out of pocket.
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Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Tricare, Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Multiplan, PNOA, Geha.
Insurance approval is done through “The Lactation Network.”
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If your insurance is not accepted by “The Lactation Network,” my first suggestion would be to reach out to your insurance company to inquire about covered lactation care. You deserve free lactation support. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most insurances are required to cover comprehensive breastfeeding support, including lactation care and breastfeeding supplies. If you are still unable to find covered lactation care and you have the means to do so, I accept cash pay at a discounted rate for visits. Please fill out the contact form to inquire.
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Number of visits depends on your specific insurance policy. Insurances typically cover 3-6 visits as long as there is a medical indication. If you are still requiring lactation care after allotted visits, you can contact your insurance company. If you have the means to do so, I do accept cash pay at discounted rates for non-insured clients. Fill out the contact form to inquire.
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I am willing to travel all over the San Diego, CA area for our visits. This includes, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Chula Vista, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, North Park, La Mesa, Mission Valley. If travel time is more than 30 minutes, I require a travel fee of $20. I am based in Clairemont.
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This completely depends on you, your baby, and how lactation/breastfeeding is going! Some only need one check in, and some need multiple sessions to reach our goals. It is up to you when and in what stage you would like to schedule your visits, or if you are not sure, we can formulate a plan together!
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Visits are typically 1 hour - 1.5 hours in length. In a postpartum visit, this includes assessment of you and baby, initial weight, pre and post- feed weight, assessment of latching and positioning, and assessment of bottle feeding and pumping if applicable. We then go over a whole lot of breastfeeding education and form a feeding plan that is personalized to you and your baby. To see more details on other types of visits, see the above icons to learn more.
