Our Services

Hand Expression Lesson

 

This consult is for learning how to hand express prenatally. Expressing milk and collecting the first milk (colostrum) is empowering and a really great technique to learn. This consult comes with a first milk collection kit to save your milk for when baby arrives. This consult is approximately 15 minutes via telehealth.

In this consult we may:

  • Demonstrate learned techniques

  • Discuss breastmilk storage

  • Discuss what scenarios in which milk collection is helpful

Note: This visit does not cover a breastfeeding assessment.

$15 - includes cost of collection kit

Initial Consult

 

This visit is with your baby in the comfort of your own home. There is no need to get dressed or pack a diaper bag because I will come to you. We will have one in-person visit and two virtual follow ups in the two weeks following the initial consult.

During your appointment we will:

  • review health history

  • discuss birth and postpartum history for both the breastfeeding parent and child

  • complete a breast exam

  • complete an oral assessment on your baby

  • observe and assess feeding at the breast and/or by bottle, depending on your situation

  • observe and assess a pumping session if applicable

  • discuss and create a plan for the next two days

I will provide a written report to your healthcare provider(s).

We will meet again virtually a few days later to reassess the plan. You can email questions or concerns regarding this plan for the next two weeks at no additional cost.

$175

Follow-Up Consult

 

Follow-Up consults are for established clients to continue support beyond the two weeks after the initial consult. This is intended for complex breastfeeding situations which need additional support.

$150

Older Babies Consult

 

This consult is for new or established clients after you’ve been breastfeeding for awhile. This consult could be virtual or in-person.

In this consult we may:

  • Observe and assess a pumping session

  • Discuss breastmilk storage and/or formula preparation

  • Discuss how to talk about a feeding plan with your child’s caregiver

  • Discuss introducing solids

  • Weaning

Note: This visit does not cover a breastfeeding assessment.

$150 in-person

$100 virtual

Flange Fitting

 

This consult is for assessing the size of the nipple for getting a proper fit with a pump flange. Pump companies usually include two sizes and often they are far from the the right size! Getting the right size flange can help you pump the most milk. This consult is approximately 15 minutes via telehealth.

In this consult we may:

  • Observe and assess a pumping session

  • Discuss breastmilk storage

  • Discuss pump settings

Note: This visit does not cover a breastfeeding assessment.

$40

 

Payment and Insurance

All consults include two (2) weeks of follow-up email support at no additional cost.

Payment is expected in full prior to the consult. Payment will be submitted through Square or by personal check. Payment with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are accepted through Square.

Summit Lactation is not an in-network provider with any insurance companies at this time, however a superbill will be provided for you to submit to your insurance company. Information on appealing insurance claims with your superbill can be found through The National Women’s Law Center in their Breastfeeding Toolkit which you can download and follow step-by-step. If you have problems or questions, call them directly at The National Women’s Law Service at 1-866-745-5487 or email them at prevention@nwlc.org.

Service Areas

We are providing virtual consults at this time but when we are able to do home visits, we’ll be serving Summit and Medina Counties; the Greater Akron area, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Tallmadge, Hudson, Twinsburg, Macedonia, Sagamore Hills, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, North Royalton, Brunswick, Medina, Field, Hinkley, Richfield, Bath, Copley, Fairlawn, Wadsworth, Seville.