FAQs

WHAT TO EXPECT

Every visit is unique! Your lactation consultation will be catered to your feeding goals and current challenges. Most lactation consultations will include the following:
-Review of feeding goals and current challenges
-Review of medical history for both Mom and Baby
-Infant Weight Check
-Breast Assessment (Evaluate Breast Health)
-Oral Motor Assessment (Evaluate Tongue Function)
-Observation of Breast or Bottle feeding session
-Observation of Pumping Session
-Flange Fitting
-Weighted Feed (Measures how much milk baby transferred at breast)
At the end of each visit, your lactation consultant will create an individualized care plan to address the current challenges based on the observations and assessments made. This care plan will include visit details, recommendations, and follow-up suggestions. For your convenience, all care plans are emailed to you so you can easily reference them!
Initial Lactation Consultations are 90 minutes, follow-up sessions are 60 minutes.
YES! We are proud to offer support in breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, starting solids, and even weaning!
At The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County we pride ourselves on taking a holistic approach towards assessing and managing the treatment of tethered oral tissues (tongue-ties, lip-ties, and even buccal ties).

PAYMENT

We are proud to work with many insurance companies allowing families to maximize coverage (often at 100%!). If we do not currently offer coverage for your specific insurance plan, you are welcome to use our self-pay options and a superbill receipt can be provided. A superbill receipt can be used to submit a reimbursement claim directly to your insurance provider.
Check your insurance coverage HERE or email us hello@breastfeedoc.com and we can guide you on the best way to confirm your coverage.
Credit Cards, HSA/FSA cards with a VISA/Mastercard logo, and Cash are all accepted forms of payments.
When you schedule an appointment we reserve the block of time specifically for you and your baby. In an effort to respect the time of our lactation consultants and other families needing appointments, we have a 48 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment with us please allow at least 48 hours notice to avoid a cancellation fee.

VISIT LOCATIONS

The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County is located in Laguna Hills, California. We also offer consultations at clients’ homes in most Orange County cities, and virtually around the globe via our secure telehealth platform.
Yes! We can support clients all of the world via our secure telehealth platform!
Credit Cards, HSA/FSA cards with a VISA/Mastercard logo, and Cash are all accepted forms of payments.

SCHEDULING

For your convenience, visits can be self-scheduled via our website at www.breastfeedOC.com/schedule . If you need any assistance with scheduling you can call or text us at 949-698-9000.
We often have openings within 24-48 hours and occasionally we have same day appointments as well! If you do not see an appointment available through our online scheduler that meets your needs, please text 949-698-9000. We always do our best to accommodate!
Prenatal Lactation Consultations are encouraged! These prenatal visits allow you to gather important information and knowledge to help you feel more confident and prepared to breastfeed from the moment your baby is born! Another benefit of a private prenatal lactation consultation is getting a flange fitting done so you can be prepared with a correct flange if pumping is necessary sooner than expected.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR MY CONSULTATION

If possible, we recommend not feeding your baby right before our visit so we can observe a feeding together. If your baby needs to feed before our appointment, please feed your baby! We will still maximize our time together and get a start on creating a plan for you to reach your goals.
Bring yourself and your baby if we are working on latching challenges. If you are pumping or bottle feeding, it is helpful to bring these items to our consultation as well. If your baby is receiving any supplement or experiencing bottle refusal, please bring breastmilk or formula to your visit.

HOME VISITS AND TRAVEL

We offer home visits in most cities throughout Orange County - Aliso Viejo, Corona Del Mar, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Tustin. We can travel to other cities in Orange County for an additional fee.
Travel fees vary depending on insurance coverage and location. Please reach out to us at hello@breastfeedoc.com for specific travel fees for your payment method and location. Travel fees are NOT billable or reimbursable to insurance.
We are happy to support you in your home. We are professional practitioners, not visitors. We do not care about your laundry piles or dirty dishes! If you have pets, please keep them in a separate area for the duration of our visit together. Even the nicest pets have been known to get extra protective around a new baby.

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