An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the highest level of lactation and infant feeding support. An individual holding that credential has achieved extensive certification in the field of lactation and collaborates with other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care.
Home Visits
Prior to the home visit an intake form is to be completed and a consent form read and signed. The visit may take approximately 60-90 minutes during which time a breastfeeding session is observed, maternal/parent and infant history obtained, and interventions agreed upon after completion of comprehensive assessments. During the home visit, interventions specific to meet the needs of parent and baby are discussed. Following the visit, a care plan is developed and findings of the home visit are shared with the family and health care provider to ensure optimal care.
Prenatal Visits
The right information builds confidence. Pregnancy is a time of profound change. This consultation is meant to help you understand these changes as they relate to breastfeeding and to help prepare you for the hospital stay. In the comfort of your home, you will also get to practice breastfeeding positions, learn about correct latch, understand pumping strategies, ask questions and more. A lending library of books and videos as well as reliable resources are made available to those who need reinforcement.
Postpartum Visits
In-hospital lactation support is brief. Research has shown that follow-up in the few days following discharge and then during the 6-week postpartum period is essential for successful breastfeeding. This consultation is designed to help you anticipate and overcome challenges that may arise.
Payment in the form of cash or credit is acceptable. The initial home visit consultation fee is $250.00 for parent/baby; $300.00 for multiples. A 2-week follow-up is included with each consultation. The prenatal and postpartum consultations are $140.00 each. A sliding scale self-pay or waiver is offered to those who meet the requirements for WIC, TANF, SNAP and Medicaid. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act of 2012, most New Jersey health insurance companies will reimburse families for breastfeeding support. I do provide a super bill that can be submitted to the insurance company or HSA/FSA for reimbursement.
A travel fee of 65.5 cents /mile is charged for travel to areas that extend beyond the county areas served.
Please note that for payments I will accept credit/charge or cash only.
No. I do provide a super bill that may be submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement. However, there is no guarantee that the bill will be reimbursed. I do provide resources that help families communicate with health insurance companies.
I am committed to providing informative and supportive breastfeeding and prenatal classes. Join me for expert guidance on breastfeeding techniques and essential prenatal education. Together, we’ll navigate this important journey towards motherhood with confidence and knowledge.
