Breastfeeding and Lactation Support
Would you like to discuss best practices to provide your own milk to your newborn? Need help troubleshooting current feeding concerns?
Schedule a feeding support session for evidence-based lactation care with a dedicated IBCLC and NP. We offer both virtual and in-home visits tailored to your needs, whether you're breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or beginning the weaning process. Our goal is to meet you where you are, providing compassionate guidance every step of the way.
See below for more information on how we can support your lactation journey.
Lactation Care
At Forth, our IBCLCs offer personalized lactation and postpartum support, addressing breastfeeding challenges, infant feeding, and nutrition. We provide emotional care and practical postpartum recovery strategies, helping families transition smoothly and confidently nurture their babies.
These visits are best for:
Those who are making milk or breastfeeding for the first time and need foundational knowledge on the process
Prenatal breastfeeding education
Painful or shallow latch
Pumping, supplementation and bottle feeding
Support returning to work
Oversupply, low supply, or milk transfer concerns
Feeding multiples or NICU graduates
Weaning
Those who have experienced a loss
These visits may be covered by insurance, if you are part of participating in-network plans.
Breastfeeding Medicine
In addition to IBCLC care, we offer expanded lactation care and breastfeeding medicine that does not always fit into the mold of standard reproductive care. This allows us to quickly and efficiently treat patients experiencing medical complications associated with lactation and making milk.
These visits are best for those:
Experiencing extremely low or extreme oversupply of milk supply despite standard management
With symptoms of mastitis or thrush
Interested in discussing prescriptions, such as birth control and those needed to manage chronic conditions while lactating
Having issues weaning or weaning to prepare for upcoming IVF cycles
This is an out-of-pocket service with a provided superbill for possible reimbursement.
Scroll down for a breakdown of visit types to find the right service for your needs!
Lactation Care
Most insurance plans cover some or all of the fees for a consultation with an IBCLC. Check your eligibility here:
Aetna & Blue Cross PPO and HMO plans of PA (Personal Choice, Keystone Health Plan East, Highmark, and Administrators only) - in-network; all others out of network.
Postpartum Lactation Education
Designed to support you through the early days of feeding. We’ll address latch, positioning, milk transfer, supply, and your unique feeding goals. Perfect for anyone looking for hands-on help in the first weeks postpartum.
Tonge Tie
This visit is designed for families who suspect or have already been told their baby has a tongue tie. We’ll do a full feeding assessment, evaluate oral function, and talk through whether release is needed, who to see for release, what to expect before and after, and how to support feeding through the process.
Best for: latch pain, clicking during feeds, poor milk transfer and slow weight gain, prolonged feeds, or suspected oral restrictions.
Weaning
Weaning doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing — and it definitely doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This visit is designed to help you create a gentle, personalized plan to reduce or stop nursing or pumping in a way that works for your body and your baby. We’ll talk through timelines, strategies to manage comfort and supply, and emotional support during the transition.
Best for: planned weaning, partial weaning, sudden weaning due to medical or personal reasons, you've experienced a loss or making a smooth transition back to work.
Pumping Consult
Whether you’re just starting to pump or trying to make it more effective, this session will set you up for success. We’ll work on flange fit, pump settings, schedule planning, and how to protect your supply — whether pumping is your main feeding method or part of a combo-feeding plan.
Best for: returning to work, exclusive pumping, combo feeding, or troubleshooting output.
Prenatal 1:1 Education
Let’s go over what you will need to know about lactation before the baby is born. We will discuss what to do right after birth as well as how to reach long term goals.
A script for a breast pump can be furnished from this visit.
Portal Messaging
Monthly Messaging option
Best for: quick questions that come up between visits but do not require a full follow up visit. f you have complex questions that require in-depth explanation or in-person care, you may be prompted to schedule an appointment.
Breastfeeding Medicine
This is an out-of-pocket service that is not covered by insurance, but we will provide a superbill for reimbursement. Our out-of-pocket services allow us to offer longer appointment times for more complex medical issues, while providing a holistic approach that goes beyond the limits of insurance coverage.
Breastfeeding Medicine
Breastfeeding medicine allows parents to address any challenges you may be having with lactation that are beyond the scope of the IBCLC. This service is different from other lactation visits as it is best for those:
Experiencing extremely low or extreme oversupply of milk supply despite standard management
With a history of chronic illness that may require further investigation into milk supply
With symptoms of mastitis or thrush that require prescription treatment
Interested in discussing prescriptions, such as birth control and those needed to manage chronic conditions while lactating (PCOS, mental health conditions, thyroid, etc)
Having issues weaning or weaning to prepare for upcoming IVF cycles
Care coordination with breast surgeon