Lactation Consultations
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Stefanie Anderson, RN, BSN, IBCLC
Christine Mcclendon, MPH, RD, IBCLC (Se Habla Español). IBCLCs have extensively studied the anatomy and physiology of lactation and are prepared to offer in depth support should problems arise. Our role, as a collaborative part of your health care team, is to provide evidenced based care and support while encouraging you as you work toward reaching your infant feeding goals.
We are highly trained to assist with:
Appointments are available in-person in your home, in our Steilacoom location, as well as virtually.
In addition to the one-on-one support you receive, your appointment includes texting support for two weeks following your visit for any questions that come up.
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Our peaceful Steilacoom residential office overlooks the Puget Sound, allowing for privacy and comfort during your visit. Specific address is provided at the time of booking.
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Initial Consultation $175 (twins $225). Additional travel fees may apply for home visits.
This up to 90 minute appointment (up to 120 minutes for twins) includes review of relevant maternal and infant history, support with infant latching and positioning, breast and nipple health, bottle feeding support, as well as your baby's weight, a feeding assessment, and an individualized feeding plan.
This up to 90 minute appointment (up to 120 minutes for twins) includes review of relevant maternal and infant history, support with infant latching and positioning, breast and nipple health, bottle feeding support, as well as your baby's weight, a feeding assessment, and an individualized feeding plan.
Follow-up Consultation $125 (twins $150). Additional travel fees may apply for home visits.
This up to 60 minute visit allows us to continue to support your progress. Includes weighted feed.
This up to 60 minute visit allows us to continue to support your progress. Includes weighted feed.
Prenatal Consultation $100. Additional travel fees may apply for home visits.
This 60 minute appointment, scheduled during your pregnancy, provides lactation education and a customized plan to help you get feeding off to the best start possible once your baby arrives.
This 60 minute appointment, scheduled during your pregnancy, provides lactation education and a customized plan to help you get feeding off to the best start possible once your baby arrives.
Pumping and Flange Fitting Consultation $75.
In this up to 45 minute session, bring in your supplies and let us help ensure you're getting the best fit and most volume and comfort with your pump. This visit does not include infant feeding support and is best held in office where we have a multitude of flanges and equipment to support your pumping journey.
In this up to 45 minute session, bring in your supplies and let us help ensure you're getting the best fit and most volume and comfort with your pump. This visit does not include infant feeding support and is best held in office where we have a multitude of flanges and equipment to support your pumping journey.
Infant Nutrition and Introducing Solids $100. Additional travel fees may apply for home visits.
Babies begin solids at around 6 months of life. During this 60 minute visit we can provide education and tips to help this to be a smooth transition!
Babies begin solids at around 6 months of life. During this 60 minute visit we can provide education and tips to help this to be a smooth transition!
Payment
Insurance
We can accept several insurance plans through The Lactation Network. (And we're working on becoming in network with additional carriers!)
If you have one of these plans please click the button below to verify your insurance coverage.
We can accept several insurance plans through The Lactation Network. (And we're working on becoming in network with additional carriers!)
If you have one of these plans please click the button below to verify your insurance coverage.
- Aetna (in-person consults only)
- First Health
- First Choice Health
- Imagine Health
- Meritain
- Multiplan
- Velocity
- United Healthcare
- If your card features the Multiplan logo (regardless of carrier)
- If your card features the PNOA logo (regardless of carrier)
- For families with Medicaid / state insurance plans please contact us for no cost lactation consultation options. 408-835-6368 (text friendly).
Self-pay
If your your insurance cannot be billed, we're happy to accept cash, check, or credit card payments, including HSA/FSA. At your request, we can provide a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Clients affiliated with the WIC program, or are active duty military or military spouses are eligible for sliding scale rates. Please contact me for details.
Cancellation & No Show Policy: We request that you kindly give 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. No-show appointments will be charged a $50 fee to the payment method we have on file.
If your your insurance cannot be billed, we're happy to accept cash, check, or credit card payments, including HSA/FSA. At your request, we can provide a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Clients affiliated with the WIC program, or are active duty military or military spouses are eligible for sliding scale rates. Please contact me for details.
Cancellation & No Show Policy: We request that you kindly give 24 hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. No-show appointments will be charged a $50 fee to the payment method we have on file.
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Immediate benefits of human milk include, but are not limited to:
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Long term benefits include, but are not limited to:
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"Stefanie is kind (the most!!) knowledgeable, supportive, encouraging and more! She worked with me to help and encourage me in my breastfeeding journey with my kiddo, and I was so thankful. Don't hesitate to have her on your team!" - Caroline, Portland, OR
Breast milk is widely acknowledged as the most complete form of nutrition for infants, with a range of benefits for infants' health, growth, immunity and development. -- Healthy People 2010, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
Foveo Birth & Baby
Phone: 408.835.6368
Fax: 253.248.6409
[email protected]
Serving: Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Ft. Lewis, DuPont, Steilacoom, Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway,
Tumwater, Centralia, Chehalis, Tenino, Shelton, McCleary, Elma, and surrounding areas.
We support inclusivity and equality!
Phone: 408.835.6368
Fax: 253.248.6409
[email protected]
Serving: Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Ft. Lewis, DuPont, Steilacoom, Tacoma, Puyallup, Spanaway,
Tumwater, Centralia, Chehalis, Tenino, Shelton, McCleary, Elma, and surrounding areas.
We support inclusivity and equality!