Lactation Services and Private Lactation Consultation in Portland, Oregon
Services
Portland Milk Vibes offers personalized lactation services in Portland Oregon. From milk supply optimization to latch assistance and overcoming breastfeeding challenges, receive compassionate support and guidance tailored to your unique lactation journey.
Prenatal Education:
This is a great opportunity to discuss what you might expect the first weeks postpartum, create a intro feeding plan, and answer and questions and/or concerns leading up to birth. This is also a great time to establish a relationship with the IBCLC for optimal support postpartum and IBCLC will learn your birthing plan, feeding goals, and anything else there related. Education can be provided hourly or as a package deal based on needs and preferences.
In-person or virtual available.
Follow up Appointments:
Follow-ups can be anywhere from 30 -60 minutes in length. This might be a time to reflect on how progress is going, answer additional questions, or for more complex cases, continue to adjust plan of care to reach towards discussed goals.
In-person or virtual available.
Lactation Support:
Lactation consultation will typically take 60-90 minutes and cover a wide range of topics. Typically, a parent will reach out with a primary concern (but not necessary) that will be focused on during consultation. IBCLC will likely observe a feeding, aid in a pre/post feed weight to help determine how much milk is taken at each breast, as well as a breast/nipple exam and oral exam of infant. IBCLC will provide a plan of care to aid in reaching lactation goals and discuss possible follow up recommendations.
In-person or virtual available.
Insurance and Fees:
At this time, Portland Milk Vibes accepts Moda Health, Aetna, and United Healthcare. IBCLC will help verify that lactation services are covered in your plan.
Out of Pocket
Initial Lactation Consultation: $210
Follow up consultation: 170/hr
Prenatal consultation: 170/hr (price may vary for packaged deal)
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Nipple and/or Breast Discomfort
Breastfeeding should not be painful. Together we will identify the root cause of any discomfort you may have with an action plan to follow.
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Latch
Establishing a deep latch is key to a positive breastfeeding experience. We will fine tune your latch with various positions and techniques to your (and baby) liking.
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Milk Supply
For those who may be challenged with oversupply or suspected insufficient milk, we will fine tune your breastfeeding strategies that best support your body and breastfeeding goals.
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Pumping
Preparing for returning to work? Interested in pumping followed by bottle feeding? We will discuss the many ways pumping can be worked into your breastfeeding goals.
FAQs
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The initial consultation costs $210. Additional follow up appointments costs $170. A superbill can be provided.
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The initial in-person consultation will likely take between 60-90 minutes. Whereas, a follow up in-person consultation will take 45-60 minutes.
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The initial consultation will include a full examination of baby and parent as well as a full feeding (should baby allow). Depending on what challenges are being faced, this may not be necessary at a follow up appointment. It is important that I generate a full, well rounded account of the given situation therefore there tends to be a more thorough discussion of health history of both parent and baby.
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Yes! At this time we take Moda Health, Aetna, and United Healthcare as well as HSA cards for payment. Furthermore, I am able to provide you with a SuperBill that you can submit to your insurance. We recommend you connect with your insurance ahead of time should you need to know if and/or how much you would be reimbursed.
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We can set up a payment plan to reduce the initial cost and better suit your needs. Please communicate if you have financial restraints as I likely can work with you.