Book an Appointment at The Breastfeeding Center in DC
Please make sure to book your appointment under the breast/bodyfeeding parent’s name, phone, email. Intake forms should also be filled out by the breast/bodyfeeding parent whenever possible.
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Lactation Appointment, Telehealth
During a telehealth consult we can hear your story. Your LC will ask lots of questions and take a full history to help guide you an your breastfeeding journey. We can assess nipple/ breast pain and discuss recommendations for care; visually assist and demonstrate with latch and positioning of baby, provide advice and recommendations on expected intake volumes and weight gain; assistance with pumping and supplementation if necessary. Please have baby with you and ready to feed. If possible, please have a second person to help facilitate camera-angle to show latch.
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) will meet you wherever you are in your journey, and will assist you as you define your own feeding goals. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner.
Your appointment will be billed to your insurance company if you have a primary insurer that we are in-network with (Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, or United). Typically they are fully covered. If you do not have one of these insurers, the appointment cost is $200 and you will be provided forms to submit to your insurer.
Lactation Appointment, In-Office
This appt is scheduled in our office at 1020 19th St, NW. It will consist of a health history of the dyad; a breast, nipple and oral anatomy assessment; pre- and post-feed weight to evaluate transfer of milk; discussion on calibrating supply; assessment of latch/positioning; assistance with breastfeeding aids/equipment; and a care plan to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Follow up appointments are recommended weekly under 4-6 weeks old, and as determined by you and your LC beyond that.
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) will meet you wherever you are in your journey, and will assist you as you define your own feeding goals. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner.
Your appointment will be billed to your insurance company if you have a primary insurer that we are in-network with (Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, or United). Typically they are fully covered. If you do not have one of these insurers, the appointment cost is $200 and you will be provided forms to submit to your insurer.
Lactation Appointment, In-Home
This appointment type is IN YOUR HOME. It will consist of a health history of the dyad; a breast, nipple and oral anatomy assessment; pre- and post-feed weight to evaluate transfer of milk; discussion on calibrating supply; assessment of latch/positioning; assistance with breastfeeding aids/equipment; and a care plan to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Follow up appointments are recommended weekly under 4-6 weeks old, and as determined by you and your LC beyond that.
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) will meet you wherever you are in your journey, and will assist you as you define your own feeding goals. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner.
Your appointment will be billed to your insurance company if you have a primary insurer that we are in-network with (Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, or United). Typically they are fully covered. If you do not have one of these insurers, the appointment cost is $200 and you will be provided forms to submit to your insurer. ALL Home Visits, regardless of insurer, have a $125 travel fee IN ADDITION to the appointment cost and/or insurance-billing above. This travel fee is an administrative cost and therefore not billable to insurance. There are no additional fees or costs associated with Telehealth or Office Appointments.
Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Mealtime should be an enjoyable experience for both the parent and the child. Difficulty eating or drinking can cause frustration and put the child at risk of serious health conditions. The goal of feeding therapy is to help the child safely eat and drink and promote positive feeding experiences. Feeding therapy is more than just addressing picky eating. We can assess oral motor and developmental skills needed for successful eating and drinking, determine to source of the child’s difficulty, help manage mealtime behaviors, and create a tailored plan with strategies. For infant clients, we can assess sucking and oral motor skills, screen for tongue and lip ties, and determine the cause of difficulty when breast or bottle feeding.
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our Speech-Language Pathologist is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is also a certified lactation counselor (CLC) with years of experience working with a variety of infants and toddlers. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner.
Your appointment will be billed to your insurance company if you have a primary insurer that we are in-network with (Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, or United). Typically they are fully covered. If you do not have one of these insurers, the appointment cost is $200 and you will be provided forms to submit to your insurer.
Metropolitan Pediatrics
This appt is scheduled at Metropolitan Pediatrics at 3803 Fairfax Dr Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22203. It will consist of a health history of the dyad; a breast, nipple and oral anatomy assessment; pre- and post-feed weight to evaluate transfer of milk; discussion on calibrating supply; assessment of latch/positioning; assistance with breastfeeding aids/equipment; and a care plan to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Follow up appointments are recommended weekly under 4-6 weeks old, and as determined by you and your LC beyond that.
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) will meet you wherever you are in your journey, and will assist you as you define your own feeding goals. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner.
Your appointment will be billed to your insurance company if you have a primary insurer that we are in-network with (Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, or United). Typically they are fully covered. If you do not have one of these insurers, the appointment cost is $200 and you will be provided forms to submit to your insurer.
Other Services
These services are provided by our administrative staff members, who are Certified Breastfeeding Specialists (but not Board Certified Lactation Consultants).
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