Your visit

The more information parents share, the more they can benefit from the options given to them. There is no such thing as too many questions!

What to Expect During a Consultation:

After taking a history and getting an understanding of how things are going, we will see how your baby looks physically and while nursing to ensure that the baby is latching, sucking, swallowing, and their body position is comfortable for both of you.

If you are having pain this is not normal!

Follow up is critical that is why I do it for free! Twice a day I will call and check in each day for a week. In the morning we can check in and make a plan for the day. Then in the evening we evaluate the day and adjust the plan as the baby is getting better at nursing. This also gives you plenty of times to ask questions as they arise daily, and to solve problems quickly and talk about new issues as your baby is changing and growing each day so the plan also changes with them.

The fastest way to schedule a consult is to call or text Ann Bennett IBCLC, RCL at 512-965-4626

I usually have availability to see Moms same day.

Fees: I currently accept private pay to help sustain a living wage and keep my practice open to the families who need it most. Working with The Lactation Network was wonderful when moms could receive care at no cost while I was fairly compensated for my time. Unfortunately, TLN has cut the reimbursement rate in half to IBCLC’s while the paperwork involved in a visit has increased, making this arrangement no longer sustainable. I believe your care should be transparent and predictable. With private pay, you know the cost upfront: my standard fee, with follow-up included at no extra charge. I can also provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. With TLN, your final out-of-pocket cost may not be clear until after your visit and your claim has been processed.When you choose to pay me directly, you're investing in quicker same day access, full service with follow up included, and a provider who can focus entirely on your family — not on paperwork.

The cost for the consult is $270. and includes:

A one hour consultation, a chart sent to your provider to tell them your plan. Also I will follow up with you for one week for FREE twice daily by phone to adjust your plan, this is about 3 more hours of time with me, one on one for questions and education. This also gives us time after solving the initial problem to talk about baby care, baby wearing, going back to work, and future planning for topics like how to introduce solids after 6 months in a way that supports breastfeeding. I want you to have time to digest new information and then see what questions arise after you have had some time to let it sink in. You'll receive a superbill you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement.