In-Home Lactation Consultant in Westchester, NY
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Skilled, non-judgmental breastfeeding and feeding support from a board-certified lactation consultant, in your own home across Westchester, Rockland County, the Bronx, and Fairfield County, CT, with virtual consults available anywhere. In-person visits are covered by 1199SEIU, Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare.
An IBCLC provides skilled support to parents who are breastfeeding/chestfeeding or planning to do so. Lactation care can also include support around drying up milk supply, oral motor skills, exclusive pumping, donor milk, formula feeding, weaning, introduction of solid foods, bottle or breast refusal, and more.
While breastfeeding and chestfeeding are a natural process, they are not always intuitive or easy. Many parents do not inherently possess this skill and this is completely okay. Feeding is a learned relationship that often requires patience, support, and practice.
Lactation consulting is meant to empower. Not judge or pressure. My work blends evidence based lactation care with hands on body work, gentle assessment and deep respect for each family’s capacity. I offer clear information, thoughtful guidance, and practical assistance that honors both physiology and lived experience.
Together, we will problem solve feeding challenges with attention to regulation, comfort, and emotional safety for both parent and baby. Consults are always individualized with the goal of creating a feeding plan that is sustainable and supportive of your family. Not perfect or prescriptive.
Pricing & Insurance
Out of pocket:
$200 in person
$150 for virtual
This service is built into the doula package or can be standalone.
OR
I accept FSA/HSA, 1199SEIU, Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Tricare, and United Healthcare
Please note: If paying by insurance, they do not cover the $100 travel fee for initial visits and $75 for follow up visits. Virtual visits are available without the fee
For Cigna, Curative, and United you can request to book with me here:
If you have Aetna, Humana/Tricare or 1199 SEIU
What a lactation visit can help with
- Latch, positioning, and nipple pain
- Low milk supply or oversupply
- Weight checks with a baby scale at your home visit
- Exclusive pumping, pump fit, and flange sizing
- Bottle or breast refusal
- Tongue tie and oral motor concerns, with referrals for release when needed
- Donor milk, combination feeding, and formula feeding
- Weaning, drying up milk supply, and starting solids
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lactation consultant cost in Westchester?
Out of pocket, an in-person home visit is $200 and a virtual consult is $150. If you're using insurance, the visit itself is covered but there is a $100 travel fee for the first home visit and $75 for follow-ups. Virtual visits have no travel fee.
Which insurance plans cover lactation visits?
1199SEIU, Aetna, Cigna, Curative, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare, plus FSA/HSA. Use the booking links above for your plan.
Do you do home visits?
Yes. Neisha comes to you throughout Westchester County, Rockland County, the Bronx, and Fairfield County, CT. Virtual consults are available if you're outside the area or prefer not to have a visitor.
What is an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is the highest credential in lactation care, requiring clinical hours, health science coursework, and a board exam. Neisha is an IBCLC and also a licensed massage therapist, so hands-on body work is part of her approach.
Do you help with bottle feeding, formula, or weaning?
Yes. Lactation care isn't only for breastfeeding. Neisha supports exclusive pumping, combination feeding, formula feeding, bottle refusal, weaning, and drying up supply, without judgment.
Do you treat tongue ties?
Neisha assesses oral function and feeding and refers to trusted providers for tongue tie release when it's needed, then supports feeding before and after the procedure.
What happens during an in-home lactation visit?
Neisha starts with a gentle assessment of you and your baby, including a weight check with a baby scale, and blends evidence-based lactation care with hands-on body work. Together you'll problem-solve feeding challenges with attention to regulation, comfort, and emotional safety for both of you, and you'll leave with an individualized feeding plan that's sustainable for your family, not perfect or prescriptive.
Can I book a lactation visit before my baby is born?
Yes. Neisha supports parents who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding and parents who are planning to, so a prenatal consult is a good time to talk through what to expect in the first days, pumping, and anything from a previous feeding experience you'd like to go differently this time. Lactation support is also built into her doula package.