Supporting your breastfeeding journey
Lactation Consultant Home and Virtual Visits in San Diego, CA - Insurance Covered
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.
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%
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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.
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I accept Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Shield California, Cigna, and in process with Anthem BlueCross.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
