About Us

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Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes 

(group or individual)

The REAL scoop on what you need to know from our breastfeeding gurus who teach you in ways you won't forget.  

You can learn what is normal and what to do if things don't go as planned!  

It is also great to establish a relationship with your lactation consultant BEFORE your baby comes, so she will be expecting to hear from you the week you are due.  We actually pencil you into our calendar for that week so we can be available if needed.  

Insurance may cover the cost of the class.

Mother's Milk Bank Austin

We were the first neighborhood drop off location for a milk bank in the USA but unfortunately we are currently not able to accept donations :(

BUT please do continue to donate your extra milk to a location near you.

To start the simple process, please go to www.milkbank.org.

YOU can save babies lives with your gift!  

The Austin Milk Bank is the largest non-profit milk bank in the world.  Milk donated here goes to babies in need throughout the USA. 

La Leche League International

is a mother-to-mother/family support group led by an experienced LLLI Leader.  Due to the pandemic, their monthly group meetings are all virtual but still hugely valuable for the information and the connections you can make.

To connect with on line groups, please go to  https://lllusa.org/locator/ 

Community Care

If you are aware of any breastfeeding needs in our community or elsewhere that we, as breastfeeding supporters, might be able to help with, please contact us at 713-884-6204.

HOUSTON AREA?

Pick up in The Heights

By Appointment

or

Request Delivery

in the Greater Houston Area

CALL/TEXT 832-755-1063 

To Schedule Pick Up or Delivery

 OUTSIDE OF HOUSTON? 

We can ship pumps and scales anywhere in the USA.  

We have several cost saving options to offer based on your needs and rental time periods  To check pricing, please go to PUMP & SCALE RENTALS in the Menu Bar at the top.

WHY RENT A PUMP WHEN YOU GOT ONE FROM YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY?!

Because the Medela Symphony generally works better to establish a good milk supply when the baby isn't able to do the job or when the mom has other issues that impact her milk supply. It is the pump most hospitals use.

Most moms get MORE MILK in LESS TIME with MORE COMFORT with the Symphony than they do with their "insurance pumps."

Once supply is well established and/or baby is taking over the job, then you can generally switch back to your insurance pump. 

DO YOU NEED TO RENT 

A BABY WEIGH SCALE?  

The Medela BabyWeigh Scale measures breast milk intake to the tenth of an ounce.which can be helpful in certain situations such as when babies are transitioning from bottle feeding to exclusive breastfeeding, for babies who have weight gain concerns or who always seem hungry after feedings or who just "live" on the breasts, or perhaps for babies who have other medical issues.  Getting an accurate picture of what is going on is the first step to taking necessary steps to correct problems. An IBCLC can guide you in the process of making improvements but some families like to do an initial assessment on their own before scheduling an appointment to check if they have a real problem or a perceived one.  The scale doesn't lie.  

  The scales you can reasonably purchase only measure to the half ounce which isn't accurate enough for measuring intake 

Please click on PUMP & SCALE RENTALS in the Menu Bar at the top to learn more about Pricing, to read Reviews from real families & to reserve a pump or scale.

OR CALL 713-884-6204

OR TEXT 832-755-1063

TO RESERVE YOUR PUMP/SCALE TODAY!

You are probably here because you need help or have questions!  

WE CAN HELP!  THERE ARE ANSWERS!  

 Aetna?  We are in network!  Generally up to 6 visits are pre-approved with nothing or little out-of-pocket for you (please note though that   plans do vary in what they cover/require). 

 BCBS, UHC, Cigna:?  We partner with a company that will try to get your insurance company to pre-approve at least 3 in person or telehealth visits  

It is a very simple process to find out if your insurance will pay:  

1.  Please copy, paste & click on this link: 

 Go.lactationnetwork.com/

TexasLactationConsultants

It will open up a short form for you to complete about your insurance coverage. 

2.  You and we will be notified usually within a   few hours, if your insurance has pre-approved the visit.

If your insurance will not cover the visit(s),  we are still happy to help you....we just like to make it as cost effective for you as possible!  But the cost of the visit can literally pay for itself within a month or so compared to the cost of paying for formula (and that does not even factor in the loss of  health and convenience benefits for moms and babies).

Our cash pay discount for lactation visits not paid directly by insurance are as follows:

Initial visit - $195; Follow Up visit - $165.  

All home visits regardless of insurance coverage do include an additional travel fee that varies depending on how far you live from our Houston Heights office ($25-60).

To learn more about Lactation Consultations or to request a visit, please go to the Menu Bar at the top of this page and click on  CONSULTATIONS

OR CALL 713-884-6204

TO SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT TODAY!