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Stowe Farm Pediatrics is thrilled to be partnering with Jennifer Carrier, MSN, FNP-C, ANLC, previously of Supported Starts Lactation, to offer comprehensive lactation support in the Grand Traverse and Leelanau region! You do not need to be a member of Stowe Farm Pediatrics to utilize our lactation services.

Stowe Farm Pediatrics Lactation offers full-spectrum and evidence-based lactation services, including prenatal education and consultation and specialized consultations tailored to particular concerns such as bottle refusal and exclusive pumping.

Unlike other local lactation services, we are also able to offer diagnosis and treatment of common lactation-related conditions such as mastitis and thrush.

Services

  • If anything about nursing feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or just off — this consult is for you. Common reasons parents schedule a consult include: pain with breastfeeding, breast pain, infant weight loss or slow weight gain, and/or general questions about breastfeeding and lactation.

    Included (if applicable):

    • 30-90 minute appointment, depending on need

    • A thorough health history of both you and your baby

    • Feeding observation including evaluation of latch & positioning

    • Pre- and post-feed weights

    • Infant oral exam

    • Personalized supplementation recommendations, if needed

    • Discussion and treatment of common lactation-related conditions such as thrust, mastitis, and vasospasm

    • Flange sizing

    • Personalized pumping education and plan

    • Strategies for bottle feeding & bottle refusal

    • Time for any additional questions!

    • Detailed report for your baby’s physician

    • 2 weeks of follow up via secure mesaging

    After the visit, you’ll receive a personalized care plan and 2 weeks of real-time support via secure text messaging.

    Initial visit | $250
    Follow-up visit | $150

  • A great opportunity for expectant parents to learn the basics of breastfeeding in a relaxed and personalized setting. If you’ve had challenges with breastfeeding in the past, we can talk through what happened and create a plan to support a smoother experience this time around.

    Included (if indicated):

    • 30-60 minute appointment, depending on need

    • Complete health history

    • How to get breastfeeding off to a strong start

      • How to hand express

      • The basics of a good latch

      • Feeding cues and responsive feeding

      • What supplies you actually need

    • Knowledge of how your specific health or anatomy concerns may impact lactation

    • When to reach out for help, if needed, after your baby is born

    • Time for your personal questions!

    After our visit, you’ll receive helpful resources you can refer to throughout your feeding journey.

    $150

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If anything about nursing, pumping, or bottle feeding feels uncomfortable or difficult, we’re here. We have worked with parents like you on latching, low supply, slow weight gain, weaning, returning to work, supplementing, combo feeding, tandem nursing, pumping, bottle refusal, and more.

  • Yes! We are happy to support you and help you meet your feeding goals no matter how your baby is being fed.

  • We do not bill insurance for lactation services. However, we can provide a Superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. You will still need to pay up front when requesting a Superbill. FSA and HSA payments can be used.

  • Absolutely! If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form, by emailing Jenn at jcarrier@stowefarmpediatrics.com, or by texting our office at 231-272-3455. We’re happy to create a custom visit that fits your needs.

  • We are able to offer some discounted visits on a limited basis. We want our services to be available to as many people as possible, so if cost is a barrier please reach out to discuss options.