Our Services

Lactation Consult (2 hrs)
$360.00

Location: Your home (North Shore, Boston, Greater Boston)

For parents in the thick of feeding right now: latch pain, supply concerns, slow weight gain, fussy feeds, or just not sure what's normal. I'll come to you so we can work through what's actually happening, hands-on.

Your visit includes:

  • Full intake of your health, baby's health, pregnancy, and birth

  • Pre- and post-feed weighted feed (so you know exactly how much baby is taking in)

  • Observation of a full feeding session

  • Oral assessment of baby's suck and tongue function

  • Pump flange fitting (sizes 10–28 on hand)

  • A written care plan sent to you and your pediatrician within 24 hours

Good fit if: you're postpartum, want hands-on help, or want a weighted feed to know how much baby is eating.

Payment: FSA/HSA cards accepted. Venmo, Zelle, or check due at visit. I'll provide a superbill to send to insurance. Please call your insurance to confirm coverage for in-home IBCLC visits.

Prenatal Lactation Consult (1.5 hrs)
$275.00

Location: Virtual or In Home

For expecting parents who want to feel prepared instead of blindsided. Most feeding challenges are easier to head off than to fix at 3 am with a screaming newborn. Recommended by 36 weeks.

What we'll work through:

  • Your feeding goals (breastfeeding, pumping, bottles, or a combination…all are welcome)

  • Medical history and anything that might affect lactation

  • How milk supply actually gets established in the first 48 hours

  • Positioning, latch fundamentals, and how to tell if baby is eating enough

  • Hunger cues, hand expression, and pump basics (if pumping is in your plan)

  • Video and one-pager resources to refer back to after baby arrives

Good fit if: you're a first-time parent, had feeding challenges last time and want a different start, or aren't sure whether breastfeeding will work for you and want honest information.

Payment: FSA/HSA accepted; superbill provided.

Virtual Lactation Consult (1 hr)
$250.00

Location: Computer

For parents who want expert support faster, from further away, or for issues that don't need hands-on assessment. We'll work through your specific situation over video and end with a written plan.

Your visit includes:

  • Full intake of your health, baby's health, and feeding history

  • Observation of a feeding or pumping session over video

  • Real-time troubleshooting and strategies

  • Pump flange fitting guidance

  • A written care plan sent to you and your pediatrician within 24 hours

Good fit if: you live outside Greater Boston, want help quickly, or have a question that's more about strategy than positioning. Less ideal if: you suspect a tongue tie that needs visual assessment, or you want a weighted feed, those need an in-person visit.

Payment: FSA/HSA accepted; superbill provided.

Return-to-Work Consult (1.5 hrs)
$275.00

Location: In-home or virtual

For parents heading back to paid work in the next several weeks who want a pumping plan they're not figuring out the night before. We'll build something that actually fits your schedule and supply.

What we'll work through:

  • A feeding plan for baby while you're away

  • Pump settings and flange fitting (sizes 10–28 on hand for in-home visits)

  • Milk storage, transport, and how much to send each day

  • Integrating solids if baby is around that age

  • How to maintain supply once you're back at work

Good fit if: you return in 2–6 weeks and haven't built a plan yet, or you tried last time and it fell apart.

Payment: FSA/HSA accepted; superbill provided.

Lactation Client Reviews

By booking a visit, you acknowledge the following:

  • Payment is due at time of visit. FSA/HSA cards accepted. Venmo, Zelle, check or debit card accepted. I'll provide a superbill for insurance. Please call your insurance to confirm coverage for in-home IBCLC visits. You are responsible for all fees not paid by your health insurer.

  • Kathleen Stern may release to my insurance company information as is necessary to process claims or obtain approval for additional visits, or any other purpose authorized by law.

  • If my insurance coverage changes I will notify Kathleen Stern as soon as possible.

  • Canceling within 24 hours before the beginning of your appointment will result in a cancellation fee of $100.

See Payment and Insurance for questions