Telehealth Lactation Services
Breastfeeding Support Anywhere You Are
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Telehealth
Virtual visits bring expert care into your home, quickly and efficiently, so you don’t suffer anymore.
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Tongue Tie
Tongue tie is under diagnosed and commonly mistreated. Having a team of experts is what you need.
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About
Learn more about how Katie’s journey has lead her to search the country for the best providers, while providing expert lactation care via telehealth.
You are not supposed to suffer while breastfeeding your baby.
If you are — something is wrong! You can only Google so much when you’re exhausted and baby is hungry all the time. There's nipple pain, trouble latching, and reflux. Plus, millions of other problems you or your baby could be facing.
When you need breastfeeding support — an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is the answer.
Hi, I’m Katie, IBCLC, founder of Cuddles and Milk, and Katie the Traveling Lactation Consultant podcast. I provide the honest, virtual breastfeeding support you need — judgment-free! I’m a former Labor & Delivery and NICU nurse, have 2 kids of my own, and know what it’s like being in the trenches of feeding babies — it's truthfully hard…But it doesn’t have to be.
I help you feed your baby — however you want to feed your baby. Not everyone has a lactation consultant near them or sometimes they don’t solve your problem. Telehealth breastfeeding support gives moms options to get skilled lactation services — at home! And if you want in person support, office visits now available in Mount Vernon, WA.
Cuddles and Milk Parent Centered Approach Will:
Pinpoint your baby’s struggles
Provide family-tailored support for solutions
Follow your baby’s progress with attentive care
Coach on latching, positions, & feeding options (breast, bottle, pumping)
Educate and benefit your family with resources
Teach rhythmic movements and exercises for post tongue tie procedure
Help you gain confidence and enjoy feeding your baby
Stop stressing & love this unique time with your baby
As a Lactation Consultant, I Help With:
Tongue Tie*
Prenatal Care*
Older babies (6-36mo)*
Painful nipples
Oversupply
Exclusive Pumping
Weaning
Lip Tie*
Gut health*
Breastmilk “allergy”*
Slow weight gain
Starting solids
Return to work
Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs)*
Latch Issues*
Low Milk Supply
Plugged ducts
Mastitis
Re-lactation
You CAN get exceptional virtual or in person lactation care providing you with support, treatment options, and resources.
*I specialize in tongue tie, lip tie, TOTs, and prenatal visits because the medical field doesn’t address these issues enough, and I’m here to change that! Parents are constantly told their babies with tongue ties don't have them and pregnant moms struggle to get accurate breastfeeding information. It’s a real problem, and I’m passionate about bridging the gap in breastfeeding support by providing lactation consultations online.
We’ll create a plan together to take the stress out of feeding your baby!
“Katie was a huge help to me when I was struggling with breastfeeding my new baby. She was so reassuring. The support and solutions she provided made me feel like I didn't have to give up. She is clearly very knowledgeable in her field and made virtual appointments very easy.” Mary, mom of 1
I know the amazing results a happy breastfeeding journey brings, and I’m ready to help your family get there!
Don’t Miss Out!
Lactation Services Are Usually Covered by Insurance
Cuddles and Milk is In-Network with Aetna — meaning this insurance accepts me as a lactation service provider… Both for in person and virtual visits.
Cuddles and Milk is Partnered with The Lactation Network, which works with your insurance to provide breastfeeding support. You apply through their network and choose Katie Oshita/Cuddles and Milk as the provider. The Lactation Network is constantly working on accepting new insurance groups. The ones not allowed are Tricare, Medicare/Medi-cal or Kaiser. If you have anything else click the link and try. Most often accepted are BCBS PPO, Cigna, and Multiplan but new ones come up all the time so please try. Click either link to see if you qualify.
Cuddles and Milk charges a copay with Lactation Network visits of $30.
I also accept self-pay, HSA, and flex spending. I’ll provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company when needed.
Booking a Virtual Lactation Consult With Me is Easy
Pay (if applicable).
Fill out history and HIPPA forms for consent & care.
You’ll get a reminder before your appointment. I’ll ask what you’re going through to give guidance right away and make the best use of our time together. It’s really that simple, get breastfeeding support now!
I’m Here For Your Breastfeeding Journey — Wherever You Are!
“Angel sent from above! Katie literally saved us after our twins were born and had trouble putting on weight. We saw multiple lactation consultants and pediatricians. But it was Katie’s time, experience, and expert advice that allowed me to continue to exclusively breastfeed my girls and help them to put on weight! She’s the whole package —- former NICU and labor & delivery nurse turned lactation consultation, with inpatient and outpatient experience! She is also a mom herself so she knows firsthand the struggles of breastfeeding. Not only was Katie's clinical advice right on point but her compassion and understanding are just what a new or experienced mom needs during her breastfeeding journey.” — Megan, mom of 4 (including twins)
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“I came to Katie after struggling with oversupply, that made it nearly impossible to nurse my baby. Her expertise, support and kindness helped my daughter and I get through a very difficult time. She provided invaluable information which ultimately brought down my supply and allowed me to continue to breastfeed. ”
— Jess, Mom of 1
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