services & Rates
What i AM best at

In home and virtual lactation care and support

I offer personalized lactation consultation service in-home visits and virtual consults, prenatal private class, and lactation support groups throughout the San Francisco bay area. 

Whether you're new parents seeking breast/chest feeding guidance, or looking for ongoing lactation support, I provide individualized care plans to address various aspects of infant feeding in lactation topics include,

  • early postpartum & newborn feeding
  • positioning and latch concerns 
  • milk production (low milk supply or over milk supply) 
  • attachment and bonding
  • preemies
  • pumping difficulties
  • nipple and breast pain/damage
  • engorgement 
  • clogged ducts and mastitis
  • poor weight gain
  • colic and reflux
  • returning to work
  • induced lactation
  • multiples
  • tandem nursing
  • lactating parent/maternal health
  • history of lactation failure
  • weaning

and more,  and these are just examples of common topics, and I support various lactation issues you and your baby may have. My consultations include visual assessment, support during feeding, and the development of a personalized lactation care plan together. During in-home visits, I utilize a hospital-grade pediatric baby scale to check the baby's weight and milk intake. Additionally, I bring a lactation kit that may be necessary for feeding interventions.

The initial session typically lasts up to 120 minutes, followed by a 90-minute follow-up visit (if indicated or upon parents' request) to ensure the plan is on track.

What i AM best at

Services & Rates

In-Home One-on-One Visit
  • Initial Consultation: $300 for up to 120 minutes, Weekend and Holiday $325
  • Follow-up Consultation: $200 for up to 90 minutes, Weekend and Holiday $225
Virtual One-on-One Visit
  • Initial Consultation: $200 for 60 minutes
  • Follow-up Consultation: $150 for 45 minutes
Private Prenatal Breastfeeding Virtual Class
  • $150 for up to 60 minutes per a couple
Additional Charges for In-home Visit
  • A traveling fee of $50 per visit applies to who resides outside of San Francisco. Travel fee might be higher depending on your location. Inquire for more information.
  • Any parking fees applies during the visit, such as garage parking or paid street parking.
  • Any necessary lactation supplies used during the consultation.
Cancellations and No Show
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule the appointment, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance. A late cancellation fee of $75 will be charged for notifications received less than 24 hours before the appointment time. In case of a no-show, a $75 no-show fee will be charged.
Insurance and Payment

My services are covered by several insurance companies (Aetna, Anthem BCBS, UHC, Cigna, Humana, etc.). Please contact me to verify your plan and your coverage.

Self-Payment

If you choose to pay directly for my services, I will provide a superbill (invoice) for you to submit to your health insurance company. Payment is required at the time of the service. Some insurers cover lactation services, while others do not. Please note that reimbursement is not guaranteed, and I highly recommend contacting your health insurance company to check for lactation service coverage (CPT Code S9443). The superbill can be used for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) claims to possibly reimburse your lactation services.

Let's Talk!
Ready to embark on a positive breastfeeding/chestfeeding experience? Contact me to schedule a free 15 mins consultation!

Phone/text: (415) 580-0351
Email:lactationcare@akisugayaIBCLC.com
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