Why see an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?
The credentials of IBCLC is considered the gold standard for lactation consultants and is the only credential recognized by hospitals and most insurance companies for reimbursement. An IBCLC does NOT provide medical advice, prescribe medications, or diagnose and treat medical conditions. However, an IBCLC does assess, manage, identify options, and create a care plan for the breastfeeding/chestfeeding/feeding situations affecting mother and/or baby. |
How far you do travel for a home visit?
I travel within 10 miles of my current location (Clemmons, NC.) For longer distance, there is a travel fee.
I travel within 10 miles of my current location (Clemmons, NC.) For longer distance, there is a travel fee.
How soon can I schedule an appointment?
Home-Visit and Virtual-Consults are scheduled in advance, within 24-48 hours from your request. Once appointment is confirmed, please check your email and complete the Online Intake form in the Patient Portal from my HIPPA complaint platform ASAP. This must be done at least 12-24 hours from our appointment. There is a $50 fee for any cancellations within 24 hours. You can schedule an appointment via my scheduler, or by contacting me.
Home-Visit and Virtual-Consults are scheduled in advance, within 24-48 hours from your request. Once appointment is confirmed, please check your email and complete the Online Intake form in the Patient Portal from my HIPPA complaint platform ASAP. This must be done at least 12-24 hours from our appointment. There is a $50 fee for any cancellations within 24 hours. You can schedule an appointment via my scheduler, or by contacting me.
Do you take insurance?
I'm in-Network for Home and Telehealth Lactation Consultations with:
BCBS, Cigna, United Health Care, Multiplan, Humana, Aetna, Tricare.
If your insurance is outside of these plans, a SUPERBILL will be provided to seek reimbursement from your insurance company independently. To find out about your insurance coverage, send me a text. The verification process can take 24 hours (or more during Holidays or weekends.) When you have received an approval email you can schedule an appointment with me. I'll need a credit card on file when booking to hold your appointment.
I'm in-Network for Home and Telehealth Lactation Consultations with:
BCBS, Cigna, United Health Care, Multiplan, Humana, Aetna, Tricare.
If your insurance is outside of these plans, a SUPERBILL will be provided to seek reimbursement from your insurance company independently. To find out about your insurance coverage, send me a text. The verification process can take 24 hours (or more during Holidays or weekends.) When you have received an approval email you can schedule an appointment with me. I'll need a credit card on file when booking to hold your appointment.
What is the payment policy for self-pay or out of network?
A SUPERBILL will be provided for you to be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. Full payment is expected at time of service. A credit card must be on file when booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel within 12-24 hours of your visit, your card on file will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
You will be charge the full consult fee if you cancel less than 12 hours, and if you are more than 15min late or do not show for our virtual visit.
A SUPERBILL will be provided for you to be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement. Full payment is expected at time of service. A credit card must be on file when booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel within 12-24 hours of your visit, your card on file will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.
You will be charge the full consult fee if you cancel less than 12 hours, and if you are more than 15min late or do not show for our virtual visit.
How to prepare for my appointment?
- Be ready to meet me on time, in person or virtually. We want to make the best of our time together to help you and your baby.
- The plan is for your baby to be ready to feed 15-20 minutes once we start our visit. If your baby seems hungry before we meet, just top him/her off so he/she is not too upset.
- Keep a log of feedings, including pumping, and diaper outputs for 24 hours before our visit.
- If you need help with pumping, have baby fed an hour before we meet. Have pump plugged-in/fully charged, and parts clean and ready to use. Please, have a nickel, dime, and quarter on hand for nipple size comparison.
- If baby is taking bottles only, or you need help with bottle feeding, please have clean bottles and milk ready. We'll practice paced bottle-feeding technique to mimic breastfeeding, to avoid flow preference, and overfeeding.
- IN ADDITION, for a Virtual-Consult:
- I use a HIPPA-Complaint Platform to protect your privacy. There are no recordings or pictures taken, unless I have your written consent.
- You'll need a high-speed internet connection to have a better virtual experience.
- A laptop, tablet or phone can be used as your camera. It would be useful if you can have two devices open so one can be in front of you while the other can be moving around for different angle views. Optional, but helpful, is to have a partner that can assist you by moving one device closer during assessments.
- Good lighting is essential. A light or lamp in front of you can help.
- A flashlight can help when assessing the baby's mouth.
- Prior to our visit, I may ask you to send me videos and /or pictures of your baby's mouth to help me get a closer look.
- Before our visit, I'll ask you to wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds as you'll be assisting me by doing oral/suck assessment on your baby's mouth.
What happens after our visit?
- You'll received a detailed care plan, according to your needs.
- I'll fax copy of your report to your OB and your baby's pediatrician.
- I'll follow up with you within 48 hours to check-in and ensure things are doing well.
Do you offer a discount for WIC and Medicaid clients?
Yes! Please, reach me via email or text for more details.
Yes! Please, reach me via email or text for more details.
What breastfeeding and infant feeding topics do you support?
As an IBCLC, I'm a part of the care team for you and your baby and I can assess, manage, identify options, and create a care plan for many aspects of lactation, including:
As an IBCLC, I'm a part of the care team for you and your baby and I can assess, manage, identify options, and create a care plan for many aspects of lactation, including:
- Difficulty Latching
- Breast refusal
- Painful latch
- Breastfeeding positions
- Sore / damaged nipples
- Flat / Inverted nipples
- Engorgement
- Slow or no weight gain
- Need for supplementation and/or alternative feedings
- Low milk supply
- Over active letdown / oversupply
- Baby fussing at the breast
- Baby falling asleep at the beginning of the feeding
- Long feeding / Short feeding / Frequent feedings
- Plugged ducts / mastitis / Ductal Narrowing
- Oral structure and function assessment
- Issues related to tethered oral tissues (Tongue, Lip Ties and Buccal ties)
- Advice on breastfeeding / lactating aids and tools
- Pumping techniques and flanges fitting
- Return to work or school while breastfeeding
- Introduction to bottles / bottle refusal
- Introduction to solids
- Milk expression and storage
- Weaning support and guidance
- Premature infants / late-preterm babies
- Babies in the NICU
- Use of a Lactation Aid or SNS
- Twins and multiple babies
- Adequate nutrition for baby
- Jaundice
- Gassy babies / signs of reflux
- Possible food sensitivity
- Breast / Nipple trauma or surgeries
- Re-lactation
- Induced Lactation
- Chest feeding
- Tamden Nursing
- Medications / treatments while breastfeeding
- Bottle refusal / aversion