Reasons you may want to book a lactation visit.
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You’ve seen things on the internet or heard from a friend that their baby had a tie and what issues it caused and now you’re wondering if that’s true for your baby. We can do a full functional assessment to tell you!
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Your baby has a hard time doing what they need to do to be a great feeder, let us guide you in how to teach your baby the skills they need.
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Clogs and mastitis are not fun! We give you the tools your need to prevent them from happening and clear anything you are currently dealing with.
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Whether you want a date night, a break from nursing in the evening, or returning to work you likely want your baby to take a bottle. Bottle feeding skills are another part of what we do
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No pain is normal. If you are experiencing pain, we can help!
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If you have an infant who is struggling to gain weight, you know how stressful that is. Poor weight gain is one of Sarah’s favorite feeding issues to address as solving it brings so much relief for baby and the entire family.
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This is a time to be enjoying your baby, loving on them, and soaking them in. We want you to experience that joy and not be overwhelmed by feeding your baby.
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Whether you have concerns about low supply or oversupply, we can help!
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With so many pumps, flanges, and all the different pump settings it can be hard to figure out the right way to pump. How and when to pump depend on your goals and your individual situation. Let us take the guess work out.
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Day 4 or year 4. Whenever you want to be done, for whatever reason we can support you to make the transition as smooth as possible.
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I (Sarah) will just say it, “colic” is bullshit. We can help you get to the root of why your baby is not a happy baby.
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Do babies have reflux? Sure. But it’s fixable. And that doesn’t mean with medications. There’s a root cause, we can help identify that!
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Maybe you’ve worked with other professionals but still find yourself struggling. We find this true of many of our families. We often hear how they wish they have come to Oaks sooner.
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Whether you are a first time mom or veteran mom, you know your baby best. If you have concerns about your baby’s moods or feedings but don’t feel like anyone is listening, come see us!
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There is a tongue tie or there is not. If you have concerns about ties but have been told “its slight”, “just a small tongue tie”, or “it won’t cause issues”. We can truly help you determine whether your baby has impaired feeding skills due to a tie.
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Cluster feeding for a few hours (especially in the beginning and in the evening) is normal. But “cluster feeding” all day long is not normal. If you feel like feedings never end, we can help!
Your visits may be completely covered by insurance!
If you have Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, PNOA, Humana, or Multiplan you are likely covered for a minimum of six visits.
Click the button below to find out!
Initial Lactation Visit
Our first visit will last 1.5 - 2 hours. We will cover everything needed to ensure you feel confident in feeding your baby moving forward including latching, bottle feeding, pumping, oral function exercises, movements for baby, addressing any pain, any supply concerns, and more.
$175
(if not covered by insurance)
Follow Up Visit
These visits last about an hour. During follow up visits we review your care plan to discuss what is working and what isn’t. We will answer any additional questions and monitor weight gain. We may continue to work on oral function and ways to move your baby.
$150
(if not covered by insurance)
Prenatal Consult
For our expecting parents, we answer all questions you have surrounding feeding your baby. A review of your health history is part of this consult to best prepare yourself to meet your feeding goals. We ensure you have all the information you need to get off to a great start as soon as your baby arrives.
$150
(if not covered by insurance)
Bottle Feeding Consult
Maybe you are heading back to work, maybe you are planning to be away from baby for other reasons, maybe you are exclusively pumping, or maybe you aren’t feeding your baby breastmilk at all. Bottle feeding can have challenges also, we can help!
$150
(if not covered by insurance)
Pumping Consult
With so many pump options, flange sizes, and settings on the pump it can be hard to figure out the best methods. We will provide you with a plan addressing all of your concerns. After a pump consult most people find themselves pumping for less time and getting more milk.
$150
(if not covered by insurance)
Weaning Consult
If you are ready to stop nursing or pumping at any stage of your nursing journey, we can support you. Whether you are weaning a toddler or in the first few weeks, we got you. We understand that weaning can be hard on both mom and baby. We can help make that transition as smooth as possible.
$150
(if not covered by insurance)
Lactation Services Frequently Asked Questions
Will my insurance cover a visit?
If your insurance provider is Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or Cigna you receive a minimum of SIX visits at no cost to you. If you fall under these insurance providers, click here to get started with your SIX FREE visits.
If you have an insurance provider other than the ones mentioned above, you very likely still have coverage things just work a little differently. Insurance will be reimbursing you after you submit a Superbill after our visit. We cannot guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you for our visits but we will do everything we can to help. We will provide you with the necessary paperwork to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. We recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card before our visit to ask about reimbursement.
For more information about insurance coverage click here.
Here’s a great blog post about insurance coverage.
What is your service area?
Families come from many different areas of NW Ohio and SE Michigan.
Nadia offers home visits in the Toledo area, Cleveland area, and the areas between. There is a travel fee of $30 (which is not covered by insurance). An additional $1 per mile is added if further than 30 miles.
What are your fees?
You can find details about services and self pay pricing above.
Remember if you have Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, PNOA or Multiplan you will start here.
What are your qualifications?
Sarah is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus in infant development.
She has chosen to specialize in tongue tie/oral function and specialized training including Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad, Hazelbaker’s Assessment Tool for Lingual Frenulum Function (ATLFF) to assess for tongue ties, among many other tongue tie assessment and oral function workshops and trainings.
Nadia is also an IBCLC with experience working in a tongue tie clinic, attendee of Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad, and is currently in nursing school.
Learn more about what an IBCLC is here.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book your appointment online here.
What payment methods do you accept?
We currently accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, and HSA/FSA cards for those patients who are not covered by insurance.
I have a question but don’t want a visit. Can I just text or call you and ask my question?
No, sorry! Without a signed consent and full health history, we cannot provide individualized care.
What is a lactation visit like?
We listen to your story and how breastfeeding is going for you so far. We ask questions and gather a full health history on you and your baby. We perform a functional assessment which consists of holding your baby and feeling the inside of their mouth to assess for any oral function or structural concerns and feel the quality of their suck.
We observe a feeding and assist in positioning as needed. We listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
We may also have you pump during our visit to ensure you are using to correct size flanges, suctioning power, and methods.
We weigh your baby on specialized scale, possibly including before and after a feeding to see how much milk your baby is transferring.
We listen to how you are adjusting to life changes.
We end the visit by creating a care plan specific to you and your baby’s needs and figure out what is going to work best for you both.
Do you think all babies have a tongue tie?
We do NOT think all babies have a tongue tie. Do we see a lot of babies with tongue ties? Yes. If you think about it, those seeking our services are those who are struggling. The families we are serving are having breastfeeding challenges, therefore, we do see a lot of tongue ties. Kind of like asking if an orthopedic doctor sees a lot of broken bones, of course they do, but not everyone is breaking bones.
Can you help me stop breastfeeding?
Absolutely! There are a multitude of reasons a breastfeeding relationship needs to come to an end. A relationship is a two way street, if it isn’t working for both mom and baby, it’s not working. Sometimes mom needs a medication that is not compatible with breastfeeding (although most are). Sometimes at two years old, mom is just done and wants to wean. But sometimes, the relationship just isn’t the best fit for a family. We tell all our families, your mental health comes first. If breastfeeding is creating so much stress you are not able to bond with your baby and create happy memories, it might be time to make a change. While we will do absolutely everything in our power to help you accomplish your feeding goals, we understand if you want to stop breastfeeding. We are not here to judge your decisions, we are here to support you no matter what you choose.
What do I need to do before a visit?
Complete all intake forms. Create a list of questions for me. Bring along your pump, pump flanges, bottles, and pumped milk/donor milk/formula if applicable. It is helpful if you keep a long of all feedings at the breast, by bottle, pump sessions, and diaper output for the 24-48 hours prior to our visit.
You will fix all my breastfeeding issues, won’t you?
We would love to say YES! While we do hope to make some quick changes for you, there are many factors at play when we are dealing with breastfeeding problems. We do hope that you see improvements in your issues within about 48 hours when following the care plan we create together.