North Shore Lactation
providing lactation services and consultative support to families.
We accommodate in-person and HIPAA compliant telehealth consultations. Call/text us at (847) 220-4192 to schedule today or book online.
AETNA: North Shore Lactation is in network with Aetna (coverage for 6 visits). Aetna Better Health of Illinois requires pre-authorization and University of Chicago plans require a network deficiency approval.
BCBS, Cigna, Anthem (PPOs ONLY): Often in network through a partnership with The Lactation Network (coverage for 6+ visits). To verify your benefits, please complete this form. Complete the form PRIOR to booking an appointment.
HMO 447 Northwest Community: Please click book online to schedule.
UNITED/UMR: North Shore Lactation is in network with United/UMR. Please click book online to schedule.
TRICARE: North Shore Lactation is in network with Tricare. Please click book online to schedule.
We’re here to help.
The benefits of breastfeeding to the healthy development of the baby and to the mother are overwhelming, but breastfeeding is not without its challenges. These challenges often include:
Low supply of milk
Over supply of milk
Engorgement
Sore nipples
Painful breastfeeding (or between feeding sessions)
Breast infection
Flat or inverted nipples
Baby has reflux, irritability, gassiness
Baby “pops off” easily or frequently
Pumping
Establishing supply for premature babies
Insufficient glandular tissue
Back to work breastfeeding and pumping management
Bottle feeding challenges
Baby won’t take a bottle
Nursing strikes
Poor weight gain
Lip and tongue ties
Reassurance
Weaning
Whether you are facing one or more of these challenges, or any number of other challenges that nursing mothers and babies routinely encounter, North Shore Lactation is here to help you overcome the challenges and meet and exceed your breastfeeding goals. Call/text us at (847) 220-4192 to schedule an in-home or virtual consultation with an experienced lactation consultant today!
Book a consult
If you’re in the North and Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL, I can come to your home. Virtual consults also available. Text or call to schedule a visit.