Let's Work Together
After Baby is Born
If you are having trouble feeding your baby, I would love to help. I will give you expert care along with evidence-based information to help you on your journey. We will work together to formulate a specific plan for YOU! My areas of lactation knowledge include (but are not limited to):
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Difficulty latching baby or a painful latch
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Oral ties (tongue tie, lip tie, buccal ties)- assessing for symptoms and providing referrals to local experts who provide frenotomy services
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Sore nipples, damaged nipples
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Breast refusal
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Multiples
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Baby with slow weight gain/weight loss
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Low milk supply
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Oversupply/Overactive let-down
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Inverted or flat nipples
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Engorgement
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Mastitis
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Clogged ducts or blebs
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Exclusive pumping, pumping problems
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Returning to work and an individualized pumping plan
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Transitioning baby to the bottle
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Bottle refusal
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Weaning from the nipple shield (and identifying what led to nipple shield use and how to resolve those issues)
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Nursing after breast reduction or breast augmentation
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Introducing solids
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Weaning
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much more!
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The following are services I provide. You have the option for in-home visits, in-office visits, or telehealth visits! On weekends and evenings I have limited slots available, so please reach out to me directly to accommodate your scheduling needs if you don’t see a time that works for you.
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My Services
Prenatal Lactation Consult
2 hours $150
Prepare for your breastfeeding journey with confidence! In this comprehensive class, we cover:
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The basics of milk production and how breastfeeding works.
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Tips for a successful latch and positioning.
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Common challenges and how to overcome them.
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How to recognize and ensure baby is getting enough milk.
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Strategies for building and protecting your milk supply.
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When and where to seek additional support & more!
This class is perfect for expecting parents who want to feel empowered and informed about breastfeeding from day one.
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Check insurance coverage below prior to booking.
Initial Lactation Consult in Office
1.5-2 hours.
$250 for self pay. Check insurance coverage below prior to booking.
At our office location in Manchester, CT Includes 1 week of follow-up support by phone, secure messaging, email, or text. Schedule your appointment here.
Flange Fit Consult
Individualized flange fit session! Learn how to use your pump, milk storage guidelines, and customized pumping plan! Check insurance coverage below prior to booking.
* IN OFFICE ONLY
Schedule your appointment here.
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​Initial Telemedicine Consult
1 hour, 15 minutes $220
A lot can be done over a virtual consult! I can assess a feeding, troubleshoot feeding difficulties, and other challenges, assess for tongue-tie & lip tie, discuss your concerns and answer questions. I will develop a specific care plan based on you and your baby’s needs. Check insurance coverage below prior to booking. Schedule your appointment here.
Initial Lactation Consult
First lactation visit in the comfort of your home, 2 Hours. Includes 1 week of follow-up support by secure messaging, phone, email, or text. Self pay clients- $300 Check insurance coverage (see below) prior to booking.
*Home visits for babies 4 weeks old or younger only.
Follow-Up Telemedicine Consult
1 hour, 15 minutes $160
Follow Up Lactation Consult (Existing Clients)
I will accommodate you, in your home or in office. Check insurance coverage below prior to booking.
$200 in-office visit
$250 in-home visit *for babies 4 weeks old and younger only*
Insurance & Payment
Sweetly Nourish Lactation is an in-network practice with Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare. Please confirm your specific coverage prior to booking. Your Aetna plan may be subject to copay or cost sharing. Any uncovered costs will be your responsibility.
If you have Aetna or United Healthcare, click link to book online now!
https://sweetlynourish.intakeq.com/booking
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If you have Cigna, verify your insurance coverage here prior to booking:
​https://portal.wildflowerhealth.net/affiliate-care/6efe518
The Lactation Network
Sweetly Nourish Lactation is also partnered with The Lactation Network. TLN can cover many plans through Anthem, BlueCross Blue Shield, Optum, PNOA, Humana Military. If you qualify, you can receive up to 6 fully covered lactation visits. TLN staff is quick and responsive to coverage requests, even emergent.
For insurance coverage eligibility through The Lactation Network, click this link here https://go.lactationnetwork.com/SweetlyNourishLactationBabyCareLLC and fill in my name, Julie Tower of Sweetly Nourish Lactation & Baby Care as the participating IBCLC.
Or, scan the URL code HERE for a shortcut to confirm coverage!
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What if I want a visit but I don't have Aetna or United Healthcare and I don't qualify for a covered visit with The Lactation Network?
Other insurers will require you to pay for the visit, that day, out of pocket using the accepted payment methods listed below. The Affordable Care Act states insurers must cover lactation care. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult task for families to get the coverage they qualify for. I can't guarantee coverage, but I will give you a superbill that you can submit for possible reimbursement. I suggest calling your insurance carrier and asking to access your out-of-network benefits. I can suggest some codes they might cover, but it's never guaranteed.
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CONNECTICARE:
Connecticare usually covers 1 home visit within the first two months postpartum. I recommend calling to confirm your plan's breastfeeding benefits and inquire if there is a limit on how much they will reimburse you. You will be responsible for the consultation fees at the time of service but will be provided the necessary forms to submit for reimbursement.
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The National Women’s Law Center and their toolkit includes helpful information for speaking with your insurance provider. You can find the toolkit here: https://nwlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/final_nwlcbreastfeedingtoolkit2014_edit.pdf
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Payment is taken at the time of visit. The following payment methods are accepted: credit card, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay, or cash. HSA or FSA cards accepted. I will give you a super-bill at the end of our visit that you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
I travel to all locations in Hartford County, Connecticut as well as Hampden County, Massachusetts. Please contact me directly for travel outside of these areas. All inquiries considered! Please note there is a $75 travel fee for any home visit within my travel radius. Any travel beyond my travel radius will be subject to a higher travel fee, based on location. Please contact for details.
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