Goddess Lactation
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SERVICES & CONSULTATION TYPES
Goddess Lactation offers professional, individualized lactation consulting services to help nursing mothers and babies achieve successful breastfeeding. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based support in order to cultivate positive and long-lasting feeding relationships.
Shannon has a contract with The Lactation Network to provide insurance-covered home and virtual visits (does not apply to in office visits). The Lactation Network accepts most Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, Anthem PPO, Humana PPO/POS and Cigna PPO plans. They also accept all PNOA (Provider Network of America) plans as well as those in the MultiPlan network. To check if your plan is part of PNOA or MultiPlan, look for a PNOA or MultiPlan logo on your insurance card. If you have insurance through one of these providers, you may be eligible for up to 6 consultations, at no cost to you. You can check your coverage by clicking here. If you are not eligible for coverage through The Lactation Network, you may still be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company after your consultation. You will be required to pay up front (out-of-pocket/self-pay), and will be provided with a superbill to submit to your insurance company after the appointment. Reimbursement cannot be guaranteed. It is highly recommended that you contact your insurance company ahead of time to inquire about coverage.
PRENATAL COUNSELING
1 hour
Virtual or In office $115
In home $150
Private consultations are available for parents who may have a higher likelihood of experiencing lactation challenges or who have faced breastfeeding difficulties in the past. These visits aim to provide personalized support for successful lactation and breastfeeding. The consultations address potential challenges and provide an individualized plan for the lactating parent to ensure successful breastfeeding.
INITIAL
POSTPARTUM
CONSULTATION
1.5-2 hours
In office $200
In home $250
Private lactation consultations are available for breastfeeding parents and their partners who are experiencing feeding challenges. During a postpartum consultation, the strength and range of motion of the baby's suck are evaluated and the breastfeeding position and latch are assessed. A customized plan of care is provided for the breastfeeding parent and baby to address any issues and ensure successful breastfeeding.
POST PARTUM
Follow Up Visits
1-1.5hrs
Virtual $115
In Office $150
In home $200
We encourage you to make a follow up appointment if you would like to revise your plan of care or if there have been any changes. Most insurance companies allow up to 6 covered visits so its a good way to keep on track! Please check with your insurance prior to making an appointment.
INDUCING LACTATION
1 hour
Virtual or In office $115
In home $150
These private visits are for parents and their partners who plan to induce lactation for various reasons, including surrogacy, adoption, or partner's pregnancy. An individualized plan of care is created based on preferred methods to induce lactation, which includes education on using an electric pump, supplemental nursing system, and discussions on medications and herbal options. Ideally the consultation should take place a few months before the baby's arrival.
BOTTLE FEEDING
1-1.5 hours
Virtual or In office $115
In home $150
A private consultation for bottle feeding is recommended at 3-5 weeks postpartum to introduce bottle feeding at an ideal time. This consultation is for breastfeeding parents who want to learn the best method to introduce bottles/formula, handle bottle refusal, and develop a feeding plan that includes bottles while protecting the nursing parent's milk supply. During the consultation, I provide advice on when and how to pump and introduce a bottle while protecting breastfeeding. I also give tips for dealing with fussiness or difficulties transferring milk. A customized plan of care is provided to the breastfeeding parent including recommendations for bottle techniques and tips to incorporate bottles while protecting the milk supply.
PUMPING or Going Back to Work
1 hour
Virtual or In office $115
In home $150
This consultation is available for nursing parents who want to increase their milk supply, introduce a bottle, or will be separated from their baby. This session includes flange fittings, pump settings review, and tips to maintain milk supply when pumping. During the consultation the nursing parent's pumping situation is assessed and a flange fitting is done to ensure comfortable and efficient pumping. The use of personal pump and different settings are reviewed, along with tips to protect milk supply by fully draining the breasts. A customized plan of care is provided, which may include recommendations on when and how long to pump, as well as safe storage and feeding of pumped milk to the baby.
WEANING
1 hour
Virtual or In Office $115
In home $150
Before weaning a baby from nursing or pumping, it is recommended that the nursing parent have a consultation to discuss their individual family situation. The timing of weaning is not age specific and varies from family to family. The consultation is tailored to the nursing parent's desired weaning timeline. The appointment covers ways to help the child transition to fewer breastfeeding sessions or the parent to transition to fewer pumping sessions, as well as safe methods to reduce milk supply. During the consultation, I review the parent's weaning goals and timeline, gentle weaning strategies, ways to help the child through the transition, and techniques to prevent breast infections and safely decrease milk supply. A personalized plan of care will be created.
CLASSES
3 hours
$100 (participant and 1 adult partner)
Breastfeeding 101
We will talk about what to expect the first days and weeks of chest/breastfeeding, strategies for a successful chest/breastfeeding relationship, positioning, milk supply/production and more! This class will provide you with a wide range of chest/breastfeeding knowledge before your baby arrives. Bring a partner or a support person!
3 hours
In office $150
In home $175
Prenatal Breastfeeding class and risk assessment
