Pricing & Getting Started

Clear, upfront pricing for private-pay visits. If you are using insurance through TLN or Wildflower Health, your cost may differ; use the coverage links above to confirm eligibility.

Payments are processed securely via Stripe. The Breastfeeding Cafe does not store your payment information.

Need help deciding where to start? Review the visit types above, check insurance through TLN or Wildflower Health if you plan to use coverage, then schedule when you are ready.

Private-pay clients may request a superbill after their visit. Superbills are typically completed within 24 to 72 hours after clinical documentation is finalized, and you can submit them to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

We are happy to help families explore insurance-covered lactation care when eligible. The Breastfeeding Cafe currently works with The Lactation Network and Wildflower Health to help families check coverage and request lactation support.

The Lactation Network may support coverage for many commercial and employer-sponsored insurance plans, including some larger national plan families such as Aetna, Meritain, UnitedHealthcare/UMR, Oxford, and some Blue Cross Blue Shield arrangements. This summary reflects TLN guidance available to us as of March 15, 2026, and the plans TLN can process change regularly. Coverage varies by plan, state, visit type, and eligibility, so the TLN application is the best way to receive a current determination.

Telehealth coverage may be more limited for some plans. In particular, TLN guidance indicates that virtual lactation visits may not be covered for Aetna, Meritain, or UnitedHealthcare plans, even when in-home care may be available. Submitting a TLN request is still encouraged so TLN can review the current plan details and available visit options.

Wildflower Health currently supports eligible members through select health plans, including Cigna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Cigna members may be eligible for fully covered face-to-face in-home consults through Wildflower when approved. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield members use the same Wildflower link and, when eligible, complete Anthem's Building Healthy Families step before scheduling covered virtual lactation support.

If you have Cigna or Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, start with Wildflower Health. If you have another commercial insurance plan, start with The Lactation Network.

Insurance benefits are always verified before confirming insurance-covered care. If coverage is not available, self-pay visits and superbills may still be available upon request. Whichever path fits your family, we will help you find the next step.

The Lactation Network

Check Coverage with The Lactation Network

Best for families with commercial or employer-sponsored plans, including some larger national plan families, who want TLN to check current eligibility and visit options through the application process.

Check TLN Coverage

Wildflower Health

Check Coverage with Wildflower Health

Cigna members can start here for Wildflower coverage, including face-to-face in-home consults when eligibility is approved. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield members use this same pathway for virtual lactation support.

Check Wildflower Coverage

How the superbill process works

1. Book and pay for your lactation visit.
2. Your clinical documentation is completed after the visit.
3. A superbill is generated within 24 to 72 hours when requested.
4. You submit the superbill to your insurance company through your member portal, app, fax, or claim form.
5. You follow up directly with your insurance company about reimbursement.

What to ask your insurance before booking

These questions can help you understand your benefits before your visit, so there are fewer surprises later.

• Does my plan reimburse for out-of-network lactation consultation with an IBCLC?
• Are lactation visits covered under preventive breastfeeding support?
• Do I need a referral or prescription?
• What CPT codes are covered?
• Can I submit a superbill myself?
• Where do I send the claim?
• Is there a deadline for submitting the claim?

Superbills are provided as a courtesy for self-pay clients to submit to their insurance plan. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and depends on the client's individual insurance benefits, diagnosis code, provider eligibility, deductible, out-of-network coverage, and payer policies.

Not sure where to begin? Follow these simple steps to find the best next step for your family.

1. 1

   Check insurance coverage

   If you plan to use insurance, start here first. Many families may qualify for covered lactation support through The Lactation Network or Wildflower Health.

   Check Wildflower Coverage Check TLN Coverage
2. 2

   Review self-pay options

   If insurance is not available, not accepted, or you prefer direct booking, review the self-pay consultation options at the top of this page.

   Jump to pricing options
3. 3

   Schedule your consultation

   Choose the visit type that best fits your needs, whether you are looking for prenatal guidance, virtual support, or an in-home visit.

   Schedule Self-Pay
4. 4

   Explore helpful essentials

   Before your first consult, visit the Products page to browse feeding and pumping essentials that may support your goals.

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