What can you help me/us with?

IBCLCs/Lactation Consultants can help with many common and not so common breastfeeding/chestfeeding issues. I assist with:

  • Prenatal Consultations

  • Breastfeeding Education

  • Painful latching

  • Assessing Oral restrictions (Tongue Ties/Lip Ties)

  • Exclusively Pumping

  • Pumping

  • Low Supply Concerns

  • Adoptive Lactation

  • Inducing Lactation

  • Bottle feeding

  • Weight Gain Concerns

  • Milk Transfer Concerns

  • Combo feeding

  • Weaning

  • Business Consulting (for professionals)

  • … and so much more!

Whether in-person or virtually, an appointment begins with a comprehensive intake form. The form will contain questions about parent, baby, and birthing experience. All communication, for in-person or virtual consults, will be sent via secure HIPAA Compliant messaging.

The intake form, as well as health history, will be reviewed and any current breastfeeding issues will be explored. I will assess your baby’s mouth as well as your breast/chest and get an accurate weight for your child. Ideally, parent will breastfeed/chestfeed during our visit. Together, I will work with the family to develop a plan of care that not only works for baby, but parents as well.

Virtual consultations require a computer or tablet.

In-person consultations will be conducted in my office or the comfort of your home.

What can I expect during a consult?

What do I get with a consult?

During our time working together, we’ll discuss the issues you are experiencing. As a team, we'll develop a personalized plan of care, as well as a week (directly following consult) to ask any questions or tweak any portions of the plan that are or are not working. And, if needed, a customized pump plan will be developed.

Back to work/school consultations cover Federal and Virginia Law/provisions, how to prepare milk for care providers, preparing for the first day and week back.

What is your role?

My role is that of a consultant and teacher. Any recommendations will be reached together. My role is never to push parents to a place they are not comfortable.

Does SonShine & Rainbows Lactation accept insurance?

SonShine & Rainbows Lactation is an in network provider with Tricare and Aetna. For all other insurance providers, payment is required via HSA/FSA card or credit card at the time of booking.

However, we do provide SuperBills, a detailed receipt, so that clients may seek reimbursement from insurance providers.

We will submit an out-of-network claim on your behalf to your insurance. While reimbursement is mandated for most plans under the Affordable Care Act, we cannot guarantee any outcome and will not submit an appeal.

Reimbursement is a the discretion of your insurance provider. Please verify policy coverage with them.