Prenatal Visit
Prenatal Visits
via Live Video or In Person
Get Ready to Feed Your Baby!
You have done lots of preparation around birth-- it's also important to prepare for the intensive job that comes next, feeding and nurturing your new little one when they arrive! You can avoid many common obstacles and set yourself up for a satisfying nursing journey with some timely knowledge and resources-- and know when and where to reach out for timely help when challenges arise!
Prenatal Visits are typically 1 ½ - 2hrs long
We will discuss your
breastfeeding / lactation goals
health history
any anatomical issues, and how they may impact your lactation experience
You will learn about
how to prepare for breastfeeding / lactation
how your birth can effect lactation
how to create a lactation friendly birth plan AND how to keep moving towards your lactation goals even if birth doesn't go according to plan
how to tell if your baby is getting enough
how to establish a healthy milk supply
how dads / partners / other support people can be key players in setting and helping you reach your goals
how to avoid common obstacles
when to introduce bottles and pumps, if they are part of your feeding plans
what resources are available in the community
when to reach out for additional help.
Expecting Dads / Partners / or any other family or support people you choose or wish to include are welcomed and encouraged to participate in our visit to learn about how to be a key part of your breastfeeding / lactation journey.
The third trimester of your pregnancy is a good time to schedule your Prenatal Home Visit. Weekend appointments are often available to fit your schedule. Please complete the Prenatal Intake Form and Standard Consent Form at least 48 hrs before our visit, so I can review your health history and any other relevant details in advance.
You may also wish to consider making your prenatal visit part of a Full Spectrum Support Package.
Payment is due at the time of visit. (Except covered Insurance participants such as Aetna, BCBS & CIGNA PPO participants. CDPHP, United, NYSHIP and many other private plans may provide Out of Network Reimbusrement. See Insurance Coverage for details.) For telehealth visits payment can be made electronically via Square secure payment processor invoice emailed to you.
Prenatal Telehealth Session Fee $125
Prenatal Visit In Person Fee $250*
*Note: Additional Travel Fee required beyond 30 minutes driving distance, based on Google Map distance from Castleton, NY. Travel Fees are not covered by most insurance plans.
30 -44 minutes drive - $30 Travel Fee
45-60 minutes drive - $60 Travel Fee
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Personal Check, Visa, Mastercard, HSA / FSA Card
NOTE: Most AETNA Participants can have up to 6 home visits, including a Prenatal Home Visit, with NO out of pocket cost. Many ANTHEM PPO, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD PPO, CIGNA PPO, and some UNITED PPO participants can have 6 or More visits fully covered. Most NYSHIP / Empire and CDPHP participants with employer sponsored plans can receive easy reimbursement for their visits. See Insurance Coverage for details.
Most private insurance companies are required under the Affordable Care Act to reimburse for out of network, comprehensive lactation care, including a prenatal visit. For more information on Insurance Reimbursement See Insurance Coverage.
Medicaid, WIC and SNAP Program participants are eligible for significantly reduced fees through the Financial Assistance Fund
Schedule a Visit
Text or Telephone (518) 672-1519,
or
Weekend appointments are often available.
When making contact to Schedule a Visit, please indicate your:
Location
Telehealth or a Home Visit Preference
Insurance Provider
Urgency for being seen
I make telehealth visits to anywhere with a good internet connection, and In Person visits within approximately 40 minutes drive of Castleton, NY, which includes all of Columbia and Renssalaer County, and sections of Greene County, Albany County, and Berkshire County, MA