My goal is to provide personalized and understandable evidence-based information with compassion, while balancing physical and emotional considerations for each new family I work with.

My practice is primarily focused on providing engaging home visits within the San Francisco Bay Area* and virtual consults everywhere.

I also offer visits for multiples, exclusive pumping, weaning, inducing lactation, going back to work, and more.

Reach out to discuss your specific situation.

* Travel fees may apply beyond SF and the Peninsula

Notice of Privacy Practices

Fees:

Full payment is due at the time of the visit and I accept cash, checks, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo.

Please contact me to get a timely response regarding my fees for the various types of visits I offer.

Insurance: 

To offer the highest quality care without limitations of insurance rules, my services are provided on a cash-based basis. Although I do not bill insurance companies directly, after receiving full payment from you, I will provide a receipt for services rendered (“superbill”) which includes all necessary codes and information with which parents can choose to file a claim on their own according to their health insurance company’s procedures. Most policies consider me an "out-of-network" provider. Insurance companies may choose to cover all, some, or none of my fee, depending on the plan. Many of my clients receive some form of reimbursement, but I cannot guarantee that you will be reimbursed. Please check with your health insurance provider for their policy and their claim procedures.

Cancelation Policy:

Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to make your appointment.

Visit Preparation:

See my journal post on the topic (hint: There isn’t much you need to do!)

Protecting your Family’s Health:

View my Health and Hygiene page

Additional Resources:

Many of us search the internet for information to help us make decisions such as deciding to seek the support of a lactation consultant. Sometimes the range of available information can be overwhelming. You may find the following pages helpful:

• La Leche League International (LLLI)

• Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

• Toolkit for Understanding Insurance Coverage for Breastfeeding Support Under the Affordable Care Act