Lactation
Prenatal education, postpartum lactation support, pumping guidance, and Tummy Time! Method® classes for parents and babies across Hampton Roads.
Our lactation team supports families through every stage of the feeding journey — from prenatal planning through postpartum latch support, pumping and equipment guidance, and weaning. We also offer Tummy Time! Method® (TT!M) classes, supporting healthy infant motor development from the very start.
Lactation care is billable through Wildflower Health (Billable for Cigna and some Anthem plans — Anthem is currently virtual-visit only.) and The Lactation Network (Eligibility check and billing support for Aetna VA and UnitedHealthcare.), in addition to direct insurance billing — use the buttons above to check your eligibility directly.
Prenatal
Lactation education and feeding planning before baby arrives.
Newborn (0–3 months)
Latch assessment, milk transfer evaluation, tongue-tie screening, and early oral motor function support.
Infant (3–12 months)
Pumping and equipment support, weaning guidance, and oral motor development as babies transition to solids.
Lactation consulting does not require a referral for most plans. Lactation services may also be billable through Wildflower Health and The Lactation Network — see Insurance & Accepted Plans for details.
See full insurance & referral details →Why Oral-Motor Exercises Need Clinical Guidance
A look at oral-motor exercises commonly shared online — like tongue and lip pulls or cheek massage — and why these exercises should be chosen and guided by a clinician rather than copied from social media.
Understanding Galactagogues: Herbal Support for Milk Production
Herbs can be a helpful part of a lactation journey, but they work best alongside a full picture of what's affecting supply. An overview of what galactagogues are and how to think about whether herbal support fits your body, baby, and feeding goals.
Is She Tongue-Tied?
One of our therapists uses a measurement tool to assess a child's tongue range of motion — a look at what a tongue-tie assessment actually involves.
Baby Gaining Weight? That Doesn't Always Mean Feeding Is Going Well
Weight gain is important, but it doesn't tell the whole feeding story — a baby may gain weight while working too hard to eat due to oral-motor challenges, tongue restriction, or airway concerns. Watch for signs like exhausting feeds, coughing, clicking, or leaking milk, and consider a feeding evaluation if something feels off.
Baby Latching Struggles?
Feeding involves more than getting your baby to latch — the tongue, lips, and jaw need to work together to create a stable seal and effective feeding pattern. Oral-motor support can help build these skills through guided, playful practice.