FAQ

Yes! I am currently in-network with UnitedHealthcare commercial plans, UMR, Tricare West, Centivo, Aetna, and First Health Network. I hope to be in-network with other major insurance companies in the near future. *Note that UnitedHealthcare and UMR will NOT apply lactation benefits to virtual appointments, and will be subject to deductible.

If I am not in-network with your insurance, I am able to directly bill most commercial insurances as an out-of-network provider.  Depending on your plan's non-network provider policy, you may be responsible for a portion or entirety of the visit fee. I am able to accept many HSA cards.

If you need breastfeeding support, but aren't sure my services fit your budget, please reach out. I can direct you to other low-cost or free resources, and also offer a sliding scale/scholarship option for those that need it.

Appointments last about 1.5-2 hours for an initial appointment and about 1 hour for follow-up appointments. These are only estimated timeframes.

If you have insurance, your appointment may come with no out-of-pocket costs! Reach out if you're not sure about your insurance coverage.

I do offer a limited number of sliding scale appointments each month based on income, as well as some scholarship appointments. Please reach out if you would like to see if these are an option for you. If I do not have sliding scale/scholarship opportunities available, I can point you to some additional free or low-cost resources to help with your journey.

Some of the things I can help with are: Getting baby to latch, over or undersupply, assess milk transfer, alternate feeding options and equipment, starting complementary foods, going back to work or being separated from baby, weaning, and more. 

Clients who have scheduled at least one appointment with me are always welcome to text or call with questions about their care plan. Some questions may not be able to be answered via text/call and may need a follow-up appointment.

If you are not a current client and aren't sure if your situation warrants an appointment, or if you'd like to chat to see if I'm the right lactation counselor for your family, please feel free to text/call or use the Contact Me form. If I cannot help you, I can refer you to other professionals in the area.

According to the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, "The Certified Lactation Counselor® (CLC®) certification identifies a professional in lactation counseling who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to provide breastfeeding counseling and management support to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding/lactation."

If you'd like more information about CLCs, please see the Scope of Practice 

Protecting your personal health information is important to me. All forms submitted via the Nurture & Nourish website or sent via email are HIPAA compliant, as are all email, video chat (Telehealth), text message, and voice call communications. 

Home visits are offered for the following Colorado locations: 

-Colorado Springs, CO

-Fountain, CO

-Security, CO

-Widefield, CO

-Peyton, CO

-Peterson Space Force Base, CO

-Schriever Space Force Base, CO

-Fort Carson, CO

Virtual visits are offered to clients Nationwide

Office visits take place at 2210 E La Salle St, Colorado Springs