Appointments
at Metropolitan Pediatrics
Here at the Breastfeeding Center we are highly committed to providing thorough and continued support throughout your perinatal years. Our board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) will meet you wherever you are in your journey, and will assist you as you define your own feeding goals. We’re dedicated to helping you meet whatever objectives you have in a nonjudgmental, nurturing and accepting manner. We have decades of experience supporting people from the prenatal stage through toddlerhood and weaning. Here’s a list of common and not so common concerns our consultants are well-versed in.
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If you’re ready to book your appointment with our lactation consultant at Metropolitan Pediatrics, see below!
Lactation Appointments at Metropolitan Pediatrics
The Breastfeeding Center is happy to have partnered with Metropolitan Pediatrics to offer lactation support in office to their patients. You can expect hour-long one-on-one visits with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to address your nursing and/or pumping related questions and goals.
Lactation appointments are billed directly to insurance if you have Aetna, BCBS/Carefirst, DC Medicaid or United/GEHA, otherwise $200 with assistance to bill your insurer. Your appointment may consist of a health history of the dyad; a breast, nipple and oral anatomy assessment; a pre- and post-feed weight to determine milk transfer; discussion on calibrating supply; assessment of latch/positioning; assistance with breastfeeding aids/equipment; and a care plan to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Follow up appointments are recommended weekly under 4-6 weeks old, and as determined by you and your LC beyond that.
We believe expert lactation care should be affordable and accessible to all. Please read about our Insurance Coverage and Financial Assistance for Lactation Care.
If you have a special circumstance and would like assistance in choosing the right lactation consultant, please TEXT us at 202-293-5182.
Read what our clients have had to say about their lactation consultations with us here.