Lactation Consultations

 IN RHODE ISLAND, MASSACHUSETTS & CONNECTICUT 

At Healthy Babies, Happy Moms, we offer expert lactation consults for breastfeeding mothers seeking guidance, reassurance, and hands-on help. Whether you're experiencing pain while nursing, concerns about milk supply, latch issues, or preparing to return to work, our team is here to support you.

Our Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are also Registered Nurses, providing trusted, evidence-based breastfeeding care backed by medical knowledge and deep compassion.

PROFESSIONAL BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT—WHEREVER YOU ARE

Where We Offer Lactation Support

  • Visit us in our welcoming East Greenwich, RI office

  • Available for families throughout Rhode Island and in bordering areas of Connecticut and Massachusetts

  • Convenient and HIPAA-compliant telemedicine lactation consults

We do our best to schedule new families within 24 hours of your call or your pediatrician’s referral—because we know early support makes all the difference.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

We typically schedule your consult for about 30 minutes before your baby is expected to feed, allowing time to review your feeding history and observe a nursing session. Don’t worry if timing doesn’t work perfectly—we’re flexible and here to help no matter what.

How to Schedule a Lactation Consultation

  1. Select your insurance provider and fill out the intake form to begin your request.

  2. Ask your doctor for a referral  if using insurance for payment.

  3. We’ll be in touch on the same or next business day to schedule your appointment and match you with the right consultant.

  4. Please note that the quickest way to get on our schedule is to fill out this form and then call our office at 401-884-8273.

  • Each session lasts 2–3 hours and includes baby weight checks before and after feeding, hands-on latch support, and personalized breastfeeding guidance and a plan from an RN IBCLC.

  • We offer in-home visits across Rhode Island, in-office appointments at our East Greenwich location, and virtual consults via telehealth.

    • Full feeding assessment

    • Unlimited phone follow-up for the same child

    • Provider report sent to your OB or pediatrician

    • Guidance tailored to your feeding goals

  • Many plans cover our services, including:

    • BCBS FEP, BCBS of MA, BCBS of RI and Harvard Pilgrim

    • Tufts (100% reimbursement with form)

    • Select UnitedHealthcare plans (within 7 days postpartum)

  • Request a prescription from your OB or pediatrician and have it faxed to 844-816-4610 We’ll handle the rest.

  • Follow-up consults are offered at a reduced rate (in-home, office or virtually).

  • Please call 24 hours in advance to cancel. Missed or cancelled appointments without notice will incur a $50 fee.

  • We offer charity care, payment plans, and military discounts—just ask.

FAQS

  • “Your services have saved my breast feeding experience twice now! The most important thing you have given me is the confidence to trust myself! I recommend you to any pregnant woman I encounter, whether it’s her first baby or third, you guys always have something to offer. There will never be enough words to express how thankful I have been for your services.”

    — Megan G.

  • “We can’t thank Kathy and the staff of Healthy Babies, Happy Moms enough for their help during the days that followed the birth of our first child. We left the hospital feeling anxious, wondering if our daughter would latch correctly and if my milk would come in. I was terribly discouraged and we made the call to Kathy on Saturday afternoon once we had settled in back at home. To my surprise, she offered to come to our house on Sunday – the next day! From the moment we met Kathy, we felt like we were in good hands. She was supportive and encouraging. With her help, we learned so many things about breastfeeding, most importantly to be patient! It all came together and we are so happy that we didn’t give up when it seemed impossible.”

    — Marissa & Ryan H

  • “Breastfeeding is so much harder than I expected! Kathy has helped me throughout the process, teaching me the correct hold and latch at a home visit when my son was 2 weeks old, and helping to troubleshoot at 9 weeks when he wasn’t gaining enough weight. She has returned every phone call quickly. There’s so much you can read on the Internet that it gets confusing, and it’s been a great support to have an expert right there to personally help me. I always leave a visit feeling optimistic and I find the notes she puts on the patient portal to be very helpful. Sometimes it’s hard to remember everything discussed at an appointment and the notes are a clear plan of action to refer to. I highly recommend Kathy and Healthy Babies, Happy Moms and I am so thankful for their support!”

    — Kathleen B.

  • “Loved working with Kathy and all of the staff at Healthy Babies, Happy Moms. They have been especially helpful during my immediate postpartum period with my first newborn when learning to breastfeed was not easy - they came to my home!; and, when I was having trouble with production months after my second baby was born, they helped set me up with an electric hospital-grade pump and got me a free new pump through insurance! I highly recommend them for their professionalism, knowledge, skills, and customer service!””

    — Lauren H.

  • “After seeing several nurses and lactation consultants at the hospital and struggling to nurse for a week, our son’s pediatrician recommended Healthy Babies Happy Moms and I couldn’t be more thankful. Without Kathy’s expert knowledge, willingness to find solutions, and understanding and soothing manner I’m sure we would not have had a successful breastfeeding relationship. I recommend HBHM to all my pregnant friends because it’s so important to establish nursing early, and I hope they can avoid the struggles I experienced.”

    — Tara C.