Insurance-Covered Lactation Visits in Office & Telehealth

More Than You Think Is Covered

Most Miami families are surprised to learn that lactation support is covered by insurance in full or with standard cost-sharing/co-pays. Real, clinical support when you need it most.

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Even within an insurance visit, Hali brings her full clinical expertise to every appointment because breastfeeding challenges are rarely just about the latch.

Milk supply, weight gain, sleep patterns, hormonal shifts, nervous system regulation these systems are all connected. When one is struggling, the others follow. Hali sees the whole picture, even in a single visit.

Structured. Evidence-informed. Whole-system. Covered by your insurance.

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Good to Know

Insurance covers the clinical visit itself. One session at a time, in office or via telehealth. It doesn't include in-home visits or continuous between-session text or chat.,

Think of it like seeing your OBGYN you're in wonderful hands during your appointment, but the support pauses when you leave the room.

For many families, that works beautifully. For others, especially in those early, unpredictable weeks when questions don't wait for business hours, having someone you can reach out to continuously, even just by text, can bring so much peace of mind.

You shouldn't have to wonder if what you're seeing is normal at 2am and wait until Monday to find out. That's exactly why we created options for families who want a little more of that continuous support and reassurance along the way.

✦ Under the Umbrella — community support, weekly group calls with Hali, and a private WhatsApp community.

✦ Poppins Pass Membership — direct 24/7 text and phone access to Hali between visits.

✦ Concierge Packages — the whole picture. In-home visits, priority scheduling, ongoing support, and Hali fully in your corner. Some families can receive partial or full reimbursement for concierge support from their insurance company.

But if insurance is what works for your family right now — we're here. And we're glad your coverage brought you to us.

.A Whole-System Approach to Feeding

Most lactation consultants look at the latch. Hali looks at everything connected to it.

As an IBCLC with advanced training in functional and integrative health, every consultation goes beyond feeding mechanics to assess what's actually driving the struggle.

Feeding is foundational. Recovery is comprehensive.

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PLEASE NOTE Insurance verification can take 24-72 hours.

Mother Poppins can bill insurance directly

What We Can Bill

Mother Poppins can bill insurance from pregnancy through weaning and everything in between. Prenatal consultations, newborn visits, follow-up support, and more are all billable under most plans.

We accept:

  • Aetna (HMO plans not covered)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (Florida Blue + other state plans)

  • United Healthcare (UHC, UMR, GEHA, Empire, Oxford)

  • Anthem PPO

  • Tricare

  • Provider Network of America

  • Veteran’s Affairs Community Care Network

  • Multiplan

  • Humana PPO

  • Cigna

Medicaid Self-Pay Discount Policy

While I am not an in-network Medicaid provider, I want to make care as accessible as possible. For families with Medicaid, I offer a 25% self-pay discount when paying at the time of service. Please contact me to learn more.

Understanding Your Benefits

We handle the billing but knowing your plan helps avoid surprises. We always recommend calling your insurance company before your first visit to confirm your specific coverage.

If you'd like to check your benefits directly, here's what to share with them:

Procedure Code: S9443

Diagnosis Code: Z39.1

Questions about insurance?

Contact our Director of Client Care, Heather, via email or WhatsApp

What to Expect:

  • Feeding doesn't exist in isolation. Your nervous system, hormones, recovery, and sleep all influence your milk supply and your baby's ability to feed well. Hali looks at all of it.

    Every consultation includes:

    ✦ Full feeding & latch assessment

    ✦ Weighted feed

    ✦ Personalized care plan

    ✦ Practical adjustments during the visit

    Comprehensive, not reactive. Individualized, not generic.

  • Mother Poppins partners with third-party billers to process insurance-covered lactation visits for qualifying families. Most plans cover office and telehealth visits in full or with standard cost-sharing.

    A few things to know:

    ✦ Insurance covers the clinical visit only

    ✦ Some plans include a copay or deductible

    ✦ Verification confirms network status but not exact out-of-pocket costs — we recommend confirming your specific benefits directly with your provider

    You will always be notified before any charge. No cards are automatically billed. Ever.

  • You may benefit from consultation if you are experiencing:

    • Persistent nipple pain
    • Low milk supply
    • Baby struggling to latch
    • Slow weight gain
    • Frequent feeding with little satisfaction
    • Anxiety around feeding
    • Returning to work and pumping concerns

    Early support prevents escalation.

    Structured guidance builds confidence.

  • Followups are always offered.

    For families who want continued oversight beyond a single consultation, explore:

    • The MotherPoppins Membership
    • Concierge Care

    Feeding is often the entry point but recovery is the broader journey.

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Currently located at 3081 Salzedo St Suite 202, Coral Gables, FL 33134

75 Minute Consults

  • Parent and Baby Health History Review

  • Feeding Assessment at the Breast or Bottle

  • Latch and Positioning Guidance

  • Milk Transfer Measurement (if feeding at breast)

  • Pump Setup and Flange Fitting (if applicable)

  • Oral Exercises (if needed)

  • Personalized Care Plan with Clear Next Step

Self Pay Consults are available. We provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Office Visits

We offer office visits in Coral Gables & Coming soon to Edgewater/Midtown

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  • Comprehensive Health History Review

  • Virtual Parent and Baby Assessment

  • Answers to All Infant Feeding Questions

  • Customized Feeding Plan

Self Pay Consults are available.We provide a superbill for insurance reimbursement.

Telehealth Calls

We offer telehealth calls which may also be covered by insurance.

Calls are 30 or 60 minutes.

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The Poppins Pass Membership

Because one visit rarely resolves the whole season.

Postpartum recovery shifts week to week. Feeding changes. Sleep evolves. Hormones fluctuate. Membership keeps Hali in your corner between visits so small changes get addressed before they become bigger problems.

Most families join right after their insurance visit to keep the momentum going.

No long-term commitment. Cancel anytime. Because support should feel like relief — not another obligation.

  • Steady reassurance, right in your pocket.

    Text support 7 days a week

    12-hour response window

    Weekly check in

    $79/month or $199 for 3 months

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Under the Umbrella

A community for mothers who refuse to do this alone.

A place to land when the visit is over, the baby is screaming, and you just need someone who gets it. Real mothers, in real time, with Hali never far away.

Under the Umbrella was born because the moms in our community kept asking for the same thing a place to connect, ask questions, and feel less alone between appointments. So we built it.

This is your village. And it starts with your first month free. Exclusive to Mother Poppins clients only.

  • Weekly Group Call with Hali

    Every Tuesday at 10am EST

    40 minutes, live and virtual. Bring your questions, your wins, your 3am fears. Nothing is too small. Nobody is judged. Just real conversation with someone who actually knows what she's talking about.

    ✦ Private WhatsApp Community

    A warm, active community of mothers navigating the same season you are. Ask questions between calls, share what's working, celebrate the small wins, and find your people the ones who understand why today's nap felt like a victory.

  • You've finished an insurance visit and want to stay connected

    ✦ You're in the early weeks and need ongoing reassurance

    ✦ You want community without the noise of a big public group

    ✦ You're doing this mostly alone and need to feel less isolated

    ✦ You just want somewhere to ask questions without feeling judged

What members are saying:

"I didn't realize how much I needed this until I had it.""The Tuesday calls are the highlight of my week.""Finally — a place where I don't feel like I'm doing this wrong."

Founding Member Pricing

Your first month is completely free.

$15/month. Cancel anytime. No pressure. No obligation.

Concierge package clients are included free always.

We Do It All.Whatever is happening with feeding — this is exactly what we're here for.

Prenatal & Beyond

✦ Prenatal breastfeeding education & latch prep

✦ Colostrum harvesting & feeding plan development

✦ What to buy & what your body needs postpartum

✦ High-risk pregnancy feeding considerations

Feeding & Milk Transfer

✦ Latch, positioning & pain-free breastfeeding

✦ Nipple pain, breast damage & fast let-down

✦ Low supply, oversupply & milk transfer issues

✦ Weighted feeds & slow weight gain

✦ Exclusive pumping, flange fitting & pump optimization

✦ Return-to-work pumping schedules

✦ Milk storage & safe handling

✦ Combination feeding & re-lactation

✦ NICU & premature infant feeding support

Maternal Comfort & Recovery

✦ Plugged ducts, mastitis & engorgement

✦ Fast let-down & overactive milk ejection

✦ Postpartum hormone shifts & depletion

✦ Nervous system regulation & emotional overwhelm

✦ Functional nutrition & hydration for healing

Solids & Weaning

✦ Starting solids — readiness, first foods & textures

✦ Baby-led weaning & mealtime rhythm

✦ Gagging, texture aversion, digestion & allergies

✦ Gentle, emotionally aligned weaning — your timeline

Feeding & Sleep

✦ Feeding & sleep misalignment

✦ Night feeding — necessity vs habit

✦ Contact nap dependency & gentle transitions

✦ Newborn sleep expectations

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Baby Oral Function

✦ Tongue, lip & buccal tie evaluation & aftercare

✦ Bottle refusal & feeding assessments

✦ Suck discoordination & disorganized feeding

✦ Gassy, fussy & reflux-prone infants

✦ Nursing strikes, feeding aversions & oral motor work

Here for Your Whole Postpartum Journey — Breastfeeding, Sleep & Nutrition Support in Miami.