Patient Care Services
I provide wholistic, trauma-informed evaluation and management of concerns related to feeding, growth, and gastrointestinal symptoms in infants, as well as lactation-related care from prenatal counseling through weaning. I have specialty expertise in bottle-feeding, feeding aversions, and feeding in infants who have required special medical care (e.g., in the NICU).
Initial Comprehensive Appointments
Initial comprehensive evaluation for concerns related to infant feeding, growth, and/or gastrointestinal issues.
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These appointments last up to 2 hours and include a comprehensive medical and family history, a full physical examination and growth assessment (for in-person appointments), and feeding assessment (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and/or solid foods). We will discuss reasons for your infant’s feeding difficulties and come up with a plan together. I will provide you with a summary of recommendations and will send a report to your infant’s pediatric healthcare provider (if desired). These appointments include 2 weeks of continued communication by email/messaging to answer questions.
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$375 In-office
$425 In-home (within my travel radius*)
$325 Telehealth
Additional fees:
+Parking & Tolls (these fees will be added to your bill)
+$100 for appointments after-hours and on weekends
+$50 for every 15 mins outside my travel radius
+$100 procedure fee for replacement of nasogastric tube
Payment is due at time of the visit.
I will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company prior to the appointment about reimbursement for out-of-network care by a Nurse Practitioner. I cannot guarantee reimbursement.
*In-home services available in the following towns: Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Newton, Norwood, Walpole, West Roxbury, & Westwood.
In-office appointments are offered at One Hollis St., Suite 215 in Wellesley, MA.
Telehealth appointments available to patients within Massachusetts and held virtually on my HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Follow-up Appointments
Follow-up comprehensive appointment for established patients related to infant feeding, growth, and/or gastrointestinal issues.
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These appointments last up to 90 minutes and include a discussion of progress, a full physical examination and growth assessment (in-person appointments only), and feeding assessment (breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and/or solid food feeding). We will come up with a plan together for how to move forward. I will provide you with a summary of recommendations and will send a report to your infant’s pediatric healthcare provider (if desired). These appointments include 2 weeks of continued communication by email/messaging to answer questions.
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$325 In-office
$375 In-home (within my travel radius*)
$275 Telehealth
Additional fees:
+Parking & Tolls (these fees will be added to your bill)
+$100 for appointments after-hours and on weekends
+$50 for every 15 mins outside my travel radius
+$100 procedure fee for replacement of nasogastric tube
Payment is due at time of the visit.
I will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company prior to the appointment about reimbursement for out-of-network care by a Nurse Practitioner. I cannot guarantee reimbursement.
*In-home services available in the following towns: Dedham, Dover, Medfield, Needham, Newton, Norwood, Walpole, West Roxbury, & Westwood.
In-office appointments are offered at One Hollis St. Suite 215 in Wellesley.
Telehealth appointments available to patients within Massachusetts and held virtually on my HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Virtual Lactation Appointments
Prenatal lactation counseling, pumping, milk supply issues, back-to-work/school planning, and weaning consultations.
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These are 1-hour personalized appointments specific to your lactation needs. These appointments come with 2 weeks of continued communication by email/messaging to answer questions.
Prenatal counseling - We will review steps to establish breastfeeding and milk supply, review your medical and pregnancy history, answer your questions, and I will provide you with recommended resources.
Pumping - I will walk you through using your pump and safely storing your milk.
Milk supply issues - We will review your medical history, work to identify causes of milk supply issues, and come up with a plan together.
Back-to-work/school - We will come up with a plan together to build a milk supply for your baby prior to return and make a plan for maintaining your supply while you are away from your baby.
Weaning - We will work together to come up with a plan for weaning.
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$250
Payment is due at time of the visit.
These appointments are billed under the mother’s name. I will provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company prior to the appointment about reimbursement for a telemedicine visit with a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor). I cannot guarantee reimbursement.
These appointments are held virtually on my HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Appointment Packages
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Breastfeeding Success Package
This package includes a prenatal consult and two in-home appointments for $850. Note that additional fees may apply for in-home appointments outside of my travel radius, for parking, and tolls.
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Package of 3 In-Office Appointments
This package includes three in-office appointments for $870.
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Package of 3 In-Home Appointments
This package includes three in-home appointments for $995. Note that additional fees may apply for in-home appointments outside of my travel radius, for parking and tolls.
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Package of 3 Telehealth Appointments
This package includes three telehealth appointments for $740.
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Commonly Treated Conditions
Bottle-feeding Difficulties
Bottle-feeding is not always easy. I have expertise in assessing infant bottle-feeding and can help you find a way to feed your baby by bottle that is safe and enjoyable for all.
Baby not taking enough by bottle
Bottle-feeding refusal or aversion
Difficulty latching, drooling, coughing or choking during bottle-feeds
Bottle-feeding babies born prematurely or with other special medical needs
Breastfeeding Difficulties
Breastfeeding can be challenging, but the right support can make all the difference. I can help you reach your breastfeeding goals even when there are challenges.
Difficulty latching, coughing or choking at breast
Tongue and/or lip tie
Not sure if baby is getting enough at breast
Breastfeeding multiples
Breastfeeding babies born prematurely or with special medical needs
Starting Solids & Introducing a Cup
There’s a lot of information out there about starting solids, but it’s not always clear who you can trust. I can help you with determining when your baby is ready and how to manage early difficulties.
Determining when your baby is ready for solids
Starting solids or introducing a cup in a baby who had trouble with breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding
Gagging, coughing, or refusal to eat solids
Difficulty transitioning to more complex foods
Growth Issues & Concerns
When babies aren’t growing like we expect, it can be scary and stressful.
Poor growth or “falling off their growth curve”
Supporting oral feeding in babies with a feeding tube
Increasing calories for babies who are breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or eating solid foods
Gastrointestinal Issues
I have expertise in understanding and managing gastrointestinal symptoms in babies.
Reflux
Constipation
Diarrhea & gas
Abdominal discomfort
Transition to Home After the NICU
Infants and families who have experienced the NICU have unique needs once they go home.
Support for families in the transition from NICU to home
Feeding and growth monitoring after NICU discharge
Multiples