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Lactation Consultant Home and Virtual Visits in San Diego, CA - Insurance Covered

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I’m Carrie

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse on a Mother Baby/Postpartum unit, I provide evidence-based support to help you meet your feeding goals with confidence, compassion, and expert guidance. You can trust me to help you and your baby thrive with in-home lactation support in San Diego, CA.

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  • "Carrie was an absolute lifeline during those early weeks with my newborn. Each week brought a different challenge, and every time she came, she met us with patience, care, and an incredible ability to problem solve in the moment. She didn’t just help fix what was happening right then, she gave me the tools and confidence to move forward on my own after she left, which made such a difference. She has such a calming, reassuring presence. In a time when we were very selective about who we brought into our home, Carrie was someone we genuinely looked forward to seeing. I cannot say enough good things about her and the support she provided during such a vulnerable, important time."

    — Former Patient

  • “I cannot recommend Carrie highly enough! She was incredibly helpful to me during my breastfeeding journey (and it has been a journey…) From supply issues, latching challenges, incorporating the pump/bottle feedings, to eventual weaning - Carrie has been a source of knowledge, empathy, and a helpful reality check. I had a lot of struggles and difficulties healing from an unplanned C section. Carrie took a lot of the guesswork and frustration out of my decision to breastfeed my baby. She is an educated and understanding sounding board who will bring her knowledge and expertise, but is truly nonjudgmental. She’s also covered by insurance and will come to your house - which is incredibly helpful when getting out of the house with a newborn can be very difficult! Recommended highly!.”

    —Former Patient

  • "My baby is now 8.5 months old and I am still exclusively nursing him with so much ease now. I am so grateful to Carrie for her support in this journey and I know for a fact I would not still be breastfeeding him today if it weren't for her. She would be first on my list to call for whenever the next baby comes along!"

    —Former Patient

  • "Carrie was incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout my experience. I had my baby boy right around the holidays, and she was quick to reply to emails with helpful guidance, especially during those early days when my milk first came in. We had several in-home visits, and she was always punctual and attentive. She helped confirm how much my baby was eating and made sure he was latching properly, which gave me a lot of reassurance. She’s also very accessible via email and consistently available to answer questions. I would absolutely recommend Carrie to friends and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again in the future. Thank you, Carrie, for helping me feel more confident in my breastfeeding journey."

    — Former Patient

  • "Carrie has continued to be so helpful in my breastfeeding journey! She has a professional, supportive, and calm presence to her that has made such a huge difference while navigating breastfeeding struggles and concerns I've had. She is knowledgeable and has provided me with great tips/tricks as well as post visit summaries that are always helpful to look back on. I believe everyone could benefit from the help of a lactation consultant & I would highly recommend Carrie!"

    —Former Patient

  • "I had such a wonderful experience working with Carrie!! From the very beginning, she was warm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. She took the time to truly listen to my concerns and made me feel completely supported during what can be a very overwhelming time."

    — Former Patient

  • "I was paired with Carrie through The Lactation Network and I feel so lucky! She is very warm, kind, and knowledgable and does home visits. She guided me through triple feeding, pumping, and I credit her with helping me establish breastfeeding with my little one. She's incredible and I can't recommend her enough."

    — Former Patient

  • "Carolynn was knowledgeable, kind and very helpful! I am very appreciative of her help! Would highly recommend"

    —Former Patient

Lactation support at all stages

Prenatal

Prepare before baby arrives so you know what to expect and how to start off on the best foot

Postpartum

Help with latching, positioning, milk supply, and building confidence

Back to Work

Learn how to continue breastfeeding and protect milk supply even if you are separated from your baby

Weaning

Help with smooth transitioning away from breastfeeding when you and your baby are ready

Why hire a lactation consultant?

Breastfeeding may be natural, but it’s not always easy. Many new parents struggle with breastfeeding pain, latching difficulty, milk supply concerns and lots of uncertainty. It’s completely normal and I’m here to offer breastfeeding help.

Easier start to breastfeeding

Get expert help with latch, positioning, and comfort from the start. Learn how to reduce pain, prevent nipple trauma, treat engorgement and plugged ducts, and prevent mastitis.

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Boost milk supply

Take action on supply issues early and receive a personalized plan to establish and maintain milk production.

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Feeding confidence

Know your baby is getting enough milk through weight checks and latching assessments. Learn to recognize feeding cues and signs of effective milk transfer.

Support in special situations

Guidance for tongue ties, premies, multiples (twins/triplets), latching issues, slow weight gain, pumping, returning to work, combination feeding.

Peace of mind

In-home visits means lactation care in the comfort of your own home, no traveling with your baby needed. You don’t need a problem for a check in!

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of breastfeeding parents stop earlier than intended, most often due to challenges that could be resolved with expert help.

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

60-80%

3-4 months

higher exclusive breastfeeding rates at 3-4 months postpartum with lactation consultant support.

- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

2.5x

more likely to breastfeed exclusively in the first month if parents receive professional breastfeeding support.

- Journal of Human Lactation

Lactation Care should be affordable and accessible

That’s why it’s my mission to provide insurance-covered in-home lactation consultations in San Diego so you and your baby stay in the comfort of your own home.

  • I accept Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Shield California, Cigna, and in process with Anthem BlueCross.

  • Yes! You can book a virtual visit with me from anywhere in the country. Booking is the same process and can be covered by insurance. If your insurance does not cover them, I offer out an of pocket rate of $150 per visit.

  • If your insurance is not accepted, I accept out of pocket pay and can provide you with a superbill for insurance reimbursement. Check with your insurance beforehand to confirm they accept superbills.

    Home visits are $225. Virtual visits are $150.

  • Number of visits depends on your specific insurance policy. Insurances typically cover 6 visits. If you are still requiring lactation care after allotted visits, you can contact your insurance company. I also accept out of pocket pay for non-insured clients.

  • I am travel all over the San Diego, CA area for visits. This includes, La Jolla, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Chula Vista, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, North Park, La Mesa, Mission Valley and more.

    For visits covered by insurance, I charge an out of pocket $25 travel fee.

  • Every feeding situation is different, so this completely depends on you, your baby, and how breastfeeding is going! Some only need one check in, and some need multiple sessions to reach our goals. It is up to you when and in what stage you would like to schedule your visits, or if you are not sure, we can form a plan together!

  • Visits are typically 1 hour in length. In a postpartum visit, this includes assessment of you and baby, initial weight, pre and post- feed weight, assessment of latching and positioning, and assessment of bottle feeding and pumping if applicable. We then go over a whole lot of breastfeeding education and form a feeding plan that is personalized to you and your baby. To see more details on other types of visits, see the above icons to learn more.

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breastfeeding goals

Set up a private lactation consultant home visit in San Diego, CA covered by insurance

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