Lactation, Feeding, Nutrition and Bodywork

“There is no such thing as a baby, there is a baby and someone.”

- Donald Woods Winnicott

Fees and Policies

  • You may be eligible for reimbursement under the Affordable Care Act guidelines for Women’s Preventive Services. At the time of the lactation or nutrition service you will be provided with paperwork to submit to your health insurance company for reimbursement. Payment accepted by cash, credit or Zelle at time of service.

  • I am in network with Aetna, Anthem, BCBS, Cigna and United Healthcare insurance. Please note, I am not able to accept Medicaid unless for ages 0-3 years old who are a part of the Early Intervention Program in the State of Illinois.

    I am in network with BCBS, Anthem and United Healthcare through partnership with The Lactation Network. Please use link below to verify insurance coverage.

    https://go.lactationnetwork.com/OpenArmsLactation

    For all other insurance companies: at the time of the lactation service you will be provided with paperwork to submit to your health insurance company for reimbursement. Payment accepted by cash or check at time of service.

  • To avoid a cancellation fee, must provide notice of appointment cancellation AT LEAST 24 hours prior to scheduled appointment time. If not cancelled within this time period, the credit card provided will be charged a $100 cancellation fee.

  • Please inquire if interested to learn more. Qualification for sliding scale If you or your partner meet one of the following criteria: are on WIC, on Medicaid, DOE teacher, unemployed, or essential worker

Home, Office, and Virtual Consults

 

Reasons to schedule a consultation

  • Breast/nipple pain, infant struggling to latch

  • Concern about infant weight gain

  • Milk supply concerns

  • Oversupply or undersupply

  • Plugged/clogged ducts or mastitis

  • Tongue/lip tie

  • Cleft lip and/or palate

  • Down syndrome

  • Infant reflux/colic/gas or fussy at breast or after feeds

  • Transitioning to bottle or bottle feeding difficulty

  • Transitioning from bottle to breast

  • Working and breastfeeding

  • Pumping

  • Starting solid food

  • Twins/multiples

  • Premature baby

  • Weaning

  • Breastfeeding difficulty with previous baby

  • Inducing lactation or relactating

  • Prenatal breastfeeding counseling and assessment

  • Medical concerns affecting breastfeeding in infant or parent

  • Medications and breastfeeding

  • Unsure if breastfeeding is going well

Schedule
 

Prenatal Consult

Answer your specific questions or concerns

  • Discuss benefits of breastfeeding/chestfeeding for parents and baby

  • Obtain detailed medical history as it pertains to lactation

  • Understanding of specific needs of you and your baby in the early days following birth

  • Understanding of how to optimize milk production

  • Go over facts and myths regarding breastfeeding/chestfeeding

Schedule
 

Lactation Consult

Initial visit lasts about 2 hours and includes:

  • a detailed medical history as it pertains to lactation.

  • weighing baby before and after feeding to determine milk transfer.

  • observing a breastfeeding/chestfeeding and/or pumping session.

  • breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and management.

  • a written plan to help you meet your breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals.

Schedule
 

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

A Healthy Start To Breastfeeding

  • A 2.5 hour prenatal breastfeeding class to help you build confidence in your breastfeeding journey. We will go over breast anatomy, nipple evaluation, positioning and latch-on, evaluating a feeding, sore nipples, engorgement, nipple confusion and much more.

Schedule
 

Back to Work Class or Consult

  • A 1 hour class that teaches you how to maintain your milk supply while you are away from your baby, including how to select a breast pump, proper flange fit, and breastmilk storage.

    Individual appointments to address specific concerns as you prepare to go back to work, assist with proper use of breast pump and observe a pump session for flange fit are also available upon request.

Schedule
 

Prenatal/Postnatal Nutrition Consult

I want to help you achieve your individual nutrition and weight goals by incorporating a healthy lifestyle that includes diet and exercise before, during and after baby arrives as well when starting to wean your baby from breastfeeding. I am able to provide counseling for all dietary preferences. Reasons to see a prenatal dietitian:

  • Constipation during pregnancy

  • Diet and miscarriage

  • Diet for pre-conception and pregnancy

  • Foods to avoid during pregnancy

  • Gestational Diabetes

  • Ginger and morning sickness

  • Hyperemesis Gravidarum

  • Ingestion and reflux during pregnancy

  • Listeria

  • Nutrition for multiple pregnancies

  • Weight gain for multiple pregnancies

  • Pre-eclampsia

  • Pregnancy post-bariatric surgery

  • Pregnancy supplements

  • Processed meats during pregnancy

  • Small for gestational age

  • Weight gain during pregnancy

  • Weight gain during pregnancy in Asian women

  • What to eat during labor

Schedule
 

Postpartum and Newborn Care

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. In this visit we will discuss your goals as you begin your journey with your newborn baby. We will go over newborn behavior, breastfeeding or bottle feeding, diapering, bathing and skin care, infant massage, safety, safe sleep, ways to reduce sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), cord care, circumcision care, developmental milestones, and any additional questions or concerns you may have that will empower you to parent your newborn. All those involved in caring for your newborn are welcome to attend.

Schedule

Formula Preparation Consult

Education on preparation, storage, and safe handling of formula. Individual guidance on bottle and nipple flow for your baby.

Schedule
 

Craniosacral Therapy

A gentle touch technique to release tension deep in the body that may be causing pain or dysfunction.

Craniosacral Therapy Information Handout

Benefits for mom and baby

  • Breastfeeding and latching

  • Colic

  • Gas

  • Reflux

  • Bonding

  • Improved immunity

  • Pain reduction

  • Tension release

  • Trauma release

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Improved sleep

Schedule

Prenatal Consult

Office or virtual

 

Lactation Consult

Office, virtual or home visit

 
 

Nutrition Consult

Office or virtual

 
 
 

Bodywork

Office or home visit