lactation support in the comfort of your own home.

Intial Consultation

Congratulations on the Arrival of Your Baby!

First and foremost, congratulations on the arrival of your little one! The early days of breastfeeding can be a learning curve, but you’re not alone. My goal is to support you every step of the way.

Initial Consultations:
I prioritize in-home visits for families with babies under one month old whenever scheduling allows. Initial consultations are usually conducted in your home to provide the most comfortable and personalized care. For babies older than one month or follow-up visits, these will typically be scheduled in my office based on availability.

Our Support Services:
Whether you’re breastfeeding for the first time or are an experienced parent facing new challenges, it’s completely normal to have questions. Additionally, evidence-based care is always evolving, so we stay updated to provide you with the best support possible.

At your first visit, we’ll discuss your health history, your birth experience, and any concerns or goals you have regarding breastfeeding. Together, we will develop a feeding plan tailored to your family’s unique needs.

We are here to support you with issues such as:

  • Pain or difficulty with latch

  • Engorgement

  • Supplementation needs

  • Low milk supply

  • Hyperlactation (oversupply)

  • Slow weight gain concerns

  • Pumping and milk expression

  • Bottle or supplemental feeding

  • Oral function concerns

  • Oral Tie concerns (Tongue tie)

  • And much more!

What to Expect at the Visit:
My goal during our visit is to witness a feeding. Please try to schedule our appointment during a time when your baby is hungry (or close to it), as this will allow me to observe a feed—whether at the breast or with a bottle. If possible, I will perform a weighted feed, which involves weighing your baby before and after feeding to measure how much milk has been transferred. This technique can provide valuable insight into what’s happening during the feeding session.

Expect visits to last approximately 60-75 minutes, as we’ll take the time to address all of your concerns and create a plan that works for you and your baby.

I’m here to help and guide you on this beautiful journey—please reach out with any questions or to schedule your visit!.

COSTS:
If I am in-network with your provider, then most insurances providers will cover up to 6 visits (including prenatal) for $0 out of pocket.


Here is a list of who I am in-network with currently:
PACIFICSOURCE COMMERCIAL & MARKETPLACE
PACIFICSOURCE COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS (OHP)
AETNA
VA CCN
UNITED HEALTHCARE HMO/Commercial
CIGNA
PROVIDENCE
FIRST CHOICE
PREMERA
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
MERIDIAN

If your insurance is United Healthcare: Follow this link to get your visits covered at no cost to you.
https://go.lactationnetwork.com/CascadeLactationLLC

IN PROGRESS: I expect to be in-network with the following providers in the next few months.
Moda


Out of pocket cost is:
Reach out today to inquire about private pay costs. I charge a baseline fee for visits in Bend, Redmond and Sunriver.

I can provide a SUPERBILL upon request that will include billing codes that the client presents directly to insurance to seek reimbursement.

Follow up Visits

Follow-up visits are scheduled after an initial consultation has been completed. These visits take place in my office and can be scheduled at any time following your first visit, for any reason related to breastfeeding support and/or feeding challenges with infants up to 1 year.

Each follow-up visit is tailored to the specific needs of your family and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Weight Check

  • Oral Function Progress

  • Supply Check

  • Reassessment of Feeding Plan

  • Measurement of Milk Transfer

  • Evaluation of Progress

  • Addressing New Challenges (as your baby grows and their needs evolve)

I am in my office near the Old Mill District in Bend, OR, on Thursdays, with occasional availability on Fridays as needed. Office visits typically last 45–60 minutes, depending on the specific needs of your session.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a follow-up visit.

I can provide a SUPERBILL upon request that will include billing codes that the client presents directly to insurance to seek reimbursement.

Prenatal Visit

Congratulations on your pregnancy! A prenatal visit is a great option if you are a first time parent or it has been a minute between pregnancies and you would like a refresher course. I believe a good prenatal visit will help you and your family be prepared and empowered for when babe arrives.

Topics covered include but are not limited to:

  • What to expect in the EARLY DAYS

  • How to know if you baby is getting enough

  • When to request a visit

  • Positioning and latch

  • Common challenges and how to avoid them

  • Is your baby getting enough?

    Normal newborn behavior

    Prenatal visits last approximately 1 hour with room for questions.

    Prenatal Visits are covered and cost $0 out of pocket if I am in-network with your provider.


    Out of pocket cost is:
    Reach out today to inquire about private pay costs. I charge a baseline fee for visits in Bend, Redmond and Sunriver.

    I can provide a SUPERBILL upon request that will include billing codes that the client presents directly to insurance to seek reimbursement.



What Clients are saying…

“Kathryn was incredible and so helpful to both myself and my daughter. Her calming presence and extensive knowledge were just what we needed when I felt like I was running out of options. I’m so thankful and wish I would have called her sooner!”