What does an IBCLC do?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a healthcare professional trained to support breastfeeding families. Mary Anne Marshall, IBCLC provides in-home and virtual consultations covering latch issues, low milk supply, bottle refusal, NICU transitions, tongue-tie assessment, and wearable pump optimization in the Denver metro area.

Does insurance cover a lactation consultant?

Many insurance plans cover lactation consulting services under the Affordable Care Act. The Art of Lactation accepts HSA and FSA payments. Contact your insurance provider to confirm your specific coverage before booking.

Do you offer virtual lactation consultations?

Yes. The Art of Lactation offers virtual lactation consults for families throughout Colorado and beyond. Virtual appointments are ideal for follow-up visits, pumping questions, and families who prefer to meet from home.

What is bottle refusal and how can an IBCLC help?

Bottle refusal happens when a breastfed baby refuses to drink from a bottle. Mary Anne Marshall specializes in bottle refusal support, helping families identify the cause and develop a plan so babies can successfully transition between breast and bottle.

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Does insurance cover lactation consults?

Yes and No.....While many insurance plans may cover certain lactation consultation services, these sessions are often limited in both duration and frequency due to contractual restrictions. Unfortunately, feeding challenges do not follow a predictable timeline, and meaningful progress often requires time, flexibility and individualized support.

At The Art of Lactation, I provide unhurried, high-touch lactation care that is not constrained by insurance-imposed time limits. My commitment is to work with you and your baby until we identify effective, sustainable solutions ~ whether for breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding support.

Each consultation is designed to allow the time needed to fully assess feeding dynamics, address underlying challenges, and create a personalized care plan tailored to your goals: therefore, all consults are 2 hours in duration. In addition, I provide two weeks of follow-up support after your lactation consultation to answer questions, refine strategies, and support ongoing progress.

This elevated level of care is designed to provide both clinical expertise and continuity of support, ensuring you feel confident, supported, and equipped as you navigate feeding your baby in a way that works for your life.

Do you accept insurance?

The Art of Lactation is considered an Out-of-Network Provider. A Superbill will be placed in your MillkNotes Parent Portal within 24 hours of our appointment for submission to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Our lactation services, however, are all HSA/FSA eligible expenses!

What are your fees?

You can see my fees and services here.

What payment methods do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard, Am Express & Discover

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Breast Pump Optimization for fast and efficient pumping, regardless of breast milk plan/solution
Post-NICU and Postpartum discharge feeding support and developmentally appropriate feeding plans for Preterm, Late Preterm, and Early Term Infants. Together with your pediatrician, we can tailor a breast milk solution that best suits your growing baby’s needs and your personal feeding goals, up to and including exclusive breastfeeding.
Bottle Refusal. This is a solvable problem with intervention from a trained lactation consultant. With individualized care plans, including daily exercises, bottle and nipple changes, and daily parental diligence, typically most infants will be able to comfortably bottle feed again in 2 weeks time. Babies refuse the bottle for legitimate reasons. We are here to help! Learn More

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