The health care law requires all new health plans to cover “comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support [and] counseling.” I can provide you with the documents you need for reimbursement. However, Bethpage Lactation cannot guarantee any outcome. The best way to find out if you will be reimbursed for services is to call the member service department of your insurance provider and ask about lactation or breastfeeding help coverage. Learn more about your rights under the Affordable Care Act here. 

Aetna, United Healthcare, NYSHIP or Northwell Direct Insurance:

Please proceed to schedule your appointment below. We bill for both parent and child, as our services are tailored to support both.

Additional Charges for Non-Covered Patients

If either the lactating parent or the baby is not under a covered plan, there is a $150 assessment fee for the non-covered client's initial visit and $90 for all follow-up appointments. I can provide a Superbill for you to submit an out-of-network claim, but I cannot guarantee the outcome or submit an appeal. You may use HSA/FSA to make this payment.

You can also check your out-of-network benefits using this here

• Review your medical intake form

• Address your breastfeeding issues and concerns

• Perform a physical or visual exam of the mother's breasts

• Perform an oral exam of the baby

• Observe the baby nursing and possibly bottle-feeding

• Weigh the baby before and after a feed to assess intake

• Develop a care plan based on our work together. This plan may include links, videos, follow-up visit plans, and referrals to specialists as needed.

As soon as you can! Breastfeeding difficulties are best addressed as quickly as possible.

If you are exploring the thought of breastfeeding your baby and are visiting my site during pregnancy  - schedule your prenatal consult - this will help you have the best possible start. The best time to schedule your initial lactation consult is between 26- 36 weeks gestation.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or text (516) 331-1226. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

All prices are listed on the services page and on the booking page.

BENEFITS FOR INFANTS

Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of:

• Asthma

• Obesity

• Type 1 diabetes

• Severe lower respiratory disease

• Acute otitis media (ear infections)

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

• Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting)

• Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants

BENEFITS FOR MOTHERS

Breastfeeding can help lower a mother’s risk of:

• High blood pressure

• Type 2 diabetes

• Ovarian cancer

• Breast cancer

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) are gentle, hands-on therapies that focus on releasing restrictions in the body’s fascia and craniosacral system. CST is based on cranial osteopathy principles, while CFT combines CST with myofascial release and fascia work. Both therapies promote relaxation, alleviate tension, and support the body’s ability to heal itself.

If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us directly. We're here to support you and your family every step of the way. You can call/text us at (516) 331-1226.