Get the breastfeeding help you deserve.
Book an insurance-covered in-home visit in San Diego, CA by a certified lactation consultant.
How it works
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Click book now
Follow the prompts to sign up with “The Lactation Network”
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Wait for insurance approval
Once approved, I will send you an email to schedule our first meeting
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I travel to you so you can stay in the comfort of your own home
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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.
Here to answer any and all of your questions!
If this sounds like you, it’s time to book!
Why is breastfeeding painful?
Breastfeeding is not supposed to be painful. You are not supposed to have cracked, sore nipples. It is a complete myth that your nipples “just get used to it.” With a deep latch, you should be preventing nipple pain and damage. And by fully emptying the breast often, you are preventing clogged ducts and mastitis.
Why won’t my baby latch properly?
Getting a good latch is not easy and takes a lot of practice and getting to know your baby! First, it is important to get into a good position that is most supportive for newborns. Positions include cradle, cross-cradle, football, laid back, and side lying. Then you must ensure baby is latching on deeply. Some challenges to latching are out of your control, such as a tongue-tie, lip tie, and flat or inverted nipples. In some cases a nipple shield may help, or seeing your pediatrician to assess for a tongue-tie.
How do I know my baby is getting enough?
You know your baby is getting enough breastmilk if they are gaining adequate weight, peeing and pooping the minimum recommended amounts, and feeding them on demand. The only way to measure how much breastmilk your baby is transferring at the breast is by performing pre- and post-feed weights with a lactation consultant.
How do I start pumping milk?
If you want to start pumping and you are exclusively feeding breastmilk, it is best to wait until your milk supply has been well established and you are making just how much your baby needs. If you add in pumping too soon, you may start to cause an oversupply. If you are already supplementing your baby with formula or you have a low milk supply, pumping is recommended to help increase your milk supply and a feeding plan needs to be formed.
How do I increase my milk supply?
We first have to answer the question “Do I have low milk supply?” If you baby has adequate weight gain on breastmilk alone, you do not have low milk supply. There are many ways we can increase milk supply, by feeding more often and adding in pump sessions to empty the breast more frequently.
When should I see a lactation consultant?
It is never too early to reach out to a lactation consultant or lactation specialist. You can start prenatally, which is highly recommended if this is your first baby. Learning how to breastfeed comes with an overwhelming amount of information that is not absorbed in one sitting. Once your baby arrives, it’s great to do a lactation visit in the week that you get home from the hospital to check in. It is critical to contact a lactation consultant if any challenges or pain arises so that we can best help you continue breastfeeding.
