Welcome
Gentle Lactation Support for Healthy Beginnings
For August 2024, we have limited availability for new client home visits, but we are available for telehealth consults.
NEW INFORMATION ABOUT INSURANCE COVERAGE!
We are now in network with Aetna. If you have Aetna insurance, please proceed to scheduling an appointment. If you have other insurance, you may be able to secure insurance preauthorization for lactation consults with Cedar Sage Lactation Services. If your insurance plan is connected with the MultiPlan network, you may be preauthorized for lactation consults through The Lactation Network. Look for the MultiPlan logo on your insurance card. If you have the MultiPlan logo, or if your insurance plan is Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare (Commercial), or Cigna PPO, click on the button below to get preauthorized through The Lactation Network. Preauthorization is easy and quick. Once you're preauthorized, you can make an appointment with Cedar Sage Lactation Services for your lactation consult.
In-person consults in your home
In-person Lactation Consults
In-person consults are typically available to homes located within 30 minutes of Gig Harbor, Washington. For August 2024, we have limited availability for new client home visits. Please contact Kathleen via email for more information at kws.ibclc@gmail.com.
What happens at an in-person consult?
In-person consults typically include a thorough pregnancy and birth history of both parent and child, a baby weight check, and a full feeding assessment. In addition, we will collaborate with you on a care plan that will move you closer to your feeding goals. Initial in-person consults are 60-90 minutes long. Follow-up in-person consults are 30-60 minutes long. We also offer in-person prenatal consults.
Pricing
Initial in-person consults are typically $250, sliding scale available.
Follow-up in-person consults are typically $200, sliding scale available.
Please contact us if you need financial assistance. We have options!
Insurance and reimbursement information:
We are now in network with Aetna! If you have Aetna insurance, please contact us via email at kws.ibclc@gmail.com or by phone at 253-376-4812. We can usually respond more quickly if you email us.
If you or your baby do not have Aetna but have the following insurance plans, please contact The Lactation Network for preauthorization.
Any insurance plan with the MultiPlan logo on your insurance card.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO (Premera, Regence, Anthem, etc.)
United Healthcare (Commercial) - home visits only.
Cigna PPO
Preauthorization is easy and is usually completed within an hour or two. Please click on the link below to contact The Lactation Network. When preauthorization is complete, you may schedule an appointment.
Additional information about insurance and pricing:
If you are not covered by the above insurance plans, we can provide you with a superbill you can submit to your health insurance company. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the fee for your lactation consult will be reimbursed to you. Payment for lactation consults (both telehealth and in-person) is typically expected at time of service, but we are happy to discuss payment arrangements. Please contact us if you would like to discuss options for financial assistance. We cannot bill your insurance directly.
We accept major credit cards, cash, Venmo, and PayPal. We do accept HSA/FSA. No checks.
Please email Kathleen at kws.ibclc@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
"Kathleen is amazing! She is knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I learned a lot and left my appointment feeling very encouraged about my breastfeeding journey."
J. H.
TELEHEALTH LACTATION CONSULTS
Telehealth Lactation Consults
Telehealth consults are available most weekdays and occasionally on evenings and weekends. All appointment slots are in Pacific Time. Please contact us via email at kws.ibclc@gmail.com, or phone at 253-376-4812. Emailing us will likely bring you a quicker response.
What happens at a telehealth consult?
Telehealth consults include a review of pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding history. Telehealth visits often focus on specific concerns or questions you have. We can review positioning and latch, review how to determine if baby is transferring milk well at the breast, use of breast pumps, or whatever questions you have. In addition, we will collaborate with you on a care plan that will move you closer to your feeding goals. Telehealth consults are typically 50-60 minutes long. We also offer prenatal telehealth consults!
Pricing
Initial telehealth consults are typically $175, sliding scale available.
Follow-up telehealth consults are typically $150, sliding scale available.
Please contact us if you need financial assistance. We have options!
Insurance and reimbursement information:
We are now in network with Aetna! If you have Aetna insurance, please email Kathleen at kws.ibclc@gmail.com to set up an appointment. You may also call Kathleen at 253-376-4812 but we will likely respond more quickly with email. Thank you!
If you or your baby do not have Aetna but have the following insurance plans, please contact The Lactation Network for preauthorization.
Any insurance plan with the MultiPlan logo on your insurance card.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO (Premera, Regence, Anthem)
Cigna PPO
California Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO (Anthem)
Note: United Healthcare (Commercial) does not cover telehealth consults at this time.
Preauthorization is easy and is usually completed within an hour or two. Please click on the link below to contact The Lactation Network. When preauthorization is complete, you may schedule an appointment.
Additional information about insurance and pricing:
If you are not covered by the above insurance plans, we can provide you with a superbill that you can submit to your health insurance company. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the fee for your lactation consult will be reimbursed to you. Payment for lactation consults (both telehealth and in-person) is typically expected at time of service, but we are happy to discuss payment arrangements. Please contact us if you would like to discuss options for financial assistance. We cannot bill your insurance directly.
We accept major credit cards, Venmo, and PayPal. We do accept HSA/FSA. No checks. No cash payments for telehealth consults.
Please contact Kathleen at kws.ibclc@gmail.com to set up an appointment.
Contact Us
Email or Phone
Feel free to email us at kws.ibclc@gmail.com
Phone or text 253-376-4812
We can usually respond more quickly if you email us.
Cedar Sage Lactation Services, LLC, in Gig Harbor, WA State, 98332
