We are happy to see you by appointment. If we are helping you with a quick latch or positioning challenge that takes less than 10 mins there is no charge for our service.
For challenges requiring more than 10 mins time our lactation visits are from 1 to 3 hours for the initial visit depending on the circumstance. We work closely with you and your baby in helping you become as successful as possible in breastfeeding. We do an initial weight check on your newborn and follow up with your pediatrician as often as needed.
Some insurances will cover lactation consultation visits. Please check with your provider. If you are being referred by a Doctor please bring your referral slip or we can provide one.
Don't hesitate to call our counselors and consultants anytime. No question is ever refused!
 860-889-2323 - 24/7
The Breastfeeding Support Line is free.
We welcome any questions!
After hours:
Carol (860) 908-7764
Holly (860) 213-0121
While breastfeeding is natural and ideal for both mother and baby, sometimes circumstances arise where we need some guidance and support, or simply reassurance that breastfeeding is going well. We are available for telephone support 24/7 or welcome you to schedule an appointment with us at Papoose by calling (860) 889-2323. Contact us if you experience:
- nipple or breast pain
- latch on difficulties
- flat or inverted nipples
- low milk supply
- slow weight gain
- crying or colicky baby
We also provide services for unique circumstances such as:
- breastfeeding a premature baby
- breastfeeding twins and triplets
- re-lactation and adoptive breastfeeding
- breastfeeding and return to employment outside the home
- pumping and storing breast milk
- special needs baby, e.g. Down Syndrome, cleft lip and/or palate
Is it worth the money to hire a lactation consultant?
This is a question that only you can answer. But consider a few things. The average cost of formula in the powdered form - the least expensive - is now more than $1200 dollars a year. Of course, concentrated or ready-made formulas, as well as special hypoallergenic formulas required by some babies, are even more expensive. Research and and anecdotal experience show that formula-fed babies are much more likely to be ill and require medical care more often than their breastfeeding counterparts. Mothers who formula-feed tend to miss work more often due to having ill children than mothers who breastfeed, resulting in lost pay at times. Most breastfeeding challenges can be resolved with one or two visits with a lactation consultant. At the upper rate of $100 per hour, figuring 2 hours per two consults, your total investment in lactation consultant fees would still only be $320 at the upper end. Compare this to the cost of formula for a year, the potentially higher medical costs and possible lost days at work, and the lost benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby that no dollar amount can be placed upon! Many moms say that the simple peace of mind and self-confidence that a lactation consultant provides makes the consult well worth the money!
If the cost of hiring a lactation consultant is a concern for you, consider asking for a consult as a shower gift, or use the money from all those duplicate baby gifts you have to return and put it toward a visit with a lactation consultant.
We offer In-office and at-home visits with a:
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and/or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). |
10 MINUTE EVALUATION:
NO-CHARGE If we spend less than 10 minutes assisting your breastfeeding challenge.
If the evaluation is longer than 10 mins we have to charge you for our time as an
Initial Consultation.
All consultations are a one-time fee. Follow ups and 24/7 phone support is included in fee.
Initial Consultation:
$100.00
(Military with I.D. all consultation are $25.00)
After hours emergency at Papoose:
$150.00
Home Visit:
$175.00
(15 mile radius, after that it is .54 a mile)
After hours home visit:
$200.00
We are a private pay practice. We give you all the billing paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
We never refuse a parent who can not afford our services. Please call us to talk about our assistance program.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Carol Pennell, RNC,IBCLC |
Certified Lactation Counselor
Holly Salegna,HBCE,CLC
Holly has personal experience
breastfeeding a baby with
Down syndrome.
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