Carlie Schofield - Lactation Consultant

About Carlie

Hello! I'm Carlie. As an IBCLC and the founder of Sunrise Lactation Care, my mission is to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and the quiet, everyday reality of life at home. I specialize in gentle, individualized feeding support for families navigating everything from prenatal preparation to complex postpartum challenges. Having walked through my own difficult feeding journey, I meet every family with deep empathy, clear guidance, and unconditional encouragement—no matter how you choose to feed your baby. I offer comfortable in-home visits across the Greater Boulder/Erie area as well as virtual care for families anywhere. My expertise covers resolving painful latches, managing milk supply, weight gain challenges, flange sizing, bottle refusal, and pre/post-tongue tie care. To keep support accessible, services are fully covered for Colorado Medicaid clients, and I work with commercial insurance to help minimize out-of-pocket costs. I would love to walk alongside your family to help make feeding a peaceful, fulfilling experience.

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Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

In Home or Virtual Lactation Consultation

Every session provides dedicated, one-on-one care designed around your family's specific feeding goals. What's Included: Full In-Home or Virtual Visit: Complete clinical assessment of latch, milk transfer, baby's oral anatomy, and feeding mechanics. Personalized Care Plan: A clear, step-by-step action plan tailored specifically to you and your baby. Between-Appointment Support: Direct secure messaging and troubleshooting for questions or adjustments between visits so you never feel alone. Insurance Assistance: Superbills provided for potential commercial insurance reimbursement (fully covered for CO Medicaid).

$200 USD · Flat rate

Insurance Covered In-Home or Virtual Lactation Consult

Get expert, comprehensive lactation support fully billed through your health insurance—so you can focus on bonding and healing without financial stress. What’s Included: Comprehensive 60–90 Minute Visit: In-home (Greater Boulder/Erie area) or virtual consultation including latch assessment, weighted feed (for in-home visits), oral anatomy evaluation, flange sizing, bottle support, and pump setup & flange fittings. Custom Step-by-Step Care Plan: Tailored specifically to your feeding goals, whether nursing, pumping, or combo-feeding. Ongoing Between-Visit Support: Direct follow-up messaging and troubleshooting so you're supported through every milestone. Seamless Insurance Billing: Complete handling of claims and pre-verification prior to your appointment. Accepted Coverage: Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado): 100% covered with $0 out-of-pocket cost. Commercial Insurance: Fully covered, or small cost-sharing (co-pay) for many plans through partner network billing or superbills for maximum direct reimbursement. We verify your coverage prior to your appointment to ensure total transparency.

$0 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Aetna Aetna Better Health Medicare UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Cigna Message Carlie to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Sunrise Lactation Care offers compassionate, personalized IBCLC support tailored to your unique goals. I provide in-home visits across the Greater Boulder/Erie area and virtual care everywhere. Services include: • Latch & pain relief • Milk supply & return-to-work care • Flange fitting & pumping • Weighted feeds & bottle transitions • Oral restriction / tongue-tie care Every visit includes a custom plan and follow-up support. Fully covered for CO Medicaid; commercial insurance accepted!

Reviews for Carlie Schofield

5.0 12 reviews

5.0

October 21, 2026

Carlie is very helpful and passionate. She made me feel comfortable and safe while assessing my baby and me. Quickly gave me exercises and tips to help with baby’s latch. I definitely recommend her!

— Idelle Felix

5.0

October 13, 2026

Carlie has such a calm, comforting presence and took the time to truly understand my needs, goals, and preferences. Her support felt thoughtfully tailored to me, and I felt heard and respected throughout our time together. She has a remarkable ability to connect with babies and recognize the subtle cues they use to communicate. While that understanding seems almost intuitive, learning lactation from her has shown me the curiosity, careful observation, and dedication she brings to her work. She brings both compassion and deep expertise to her work, and I’m grateful to have experienced her care for many months of my breastfeeding journey with my daughter.

— Adrienne Reynolds

5.0

June 21, 2026

Carlie is a GEM. I’m so grateful for her help with breastfeeding my first born! She has such a reassuring presence and really helped me feel more confident in feeding and caring for our newborn. I can’t thank her enough for all her support in helping us start off our breastfeeding journey strong. Thank you, Carlie, you’re amazing!

— Shannon C

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

NPI verified NPI 1053099135 · Lactation Consultant, Non-RN · Checked against NPPES

Carlie's National Provider Identifier (NPI 1053099135) is registered on the federal NPPES registry as Lactation Consultant, Non-RN (174N00000X). Bornbir matched the number and name against it on Oct 28, 2026. An NPI is the number providers bill insurance with. It doesn't confirm a license or certification, and it isn't a background check.

Certification and training

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2023)
Certified Lactation Educator, University of California, San Diego (2016)

Education

Bachelors of Science, Public and Community Health (2009)

Memberships and affiliations

Northern Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition
Le Leche League, International

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

White

Credentials

BS CLE IBCLC

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Care Prenatal Lactation Education Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Telehealth

Certifications, training, and credentials are listed by the provider. Bornbir doesn't verify them, so ask Carlie for a copy of any certificate you rely on.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lactation visit right for me?

I'm betting that if you are asking this question, things are probably not going quite as you'd expected them to. Having a lactation consult is a helpful way to get support for your specific situation. Dealing with nipple pain? Slow weight gain? Pumping issues? Let's get to the root cause, solve those problems, gain some resources, and feel confident! You don't have to figure it out alone. We can work together to get your questions answered and get you back on track to reaching your feeding goals.

What does a visit at home look like?

After booking through the website, I will confirm your appointment via email as well as send along consent forms and a health/breastfeeding history intake form for both you and your baby. Please complete and return these documents to me before our appointment together. I will arrive at your home at the scheduled time of our appointment and we will review your questions and concerns. I will complete a full feeding assessment, including oral assessment of your baby, breast assessment (if needed), as well as pre and post feed weights. We will talk about a plan of care that you feel confident in. I will email you a detailed copy of the care plan within 24 hours including resources, other recommendations, follow up plans, and referrals if needed. Consults generally last 1-1.5 hours

How does a virtual consult work?

Virtual visits are fairly similar to a home consult, but since we're not in person, I won't be weighing the baby. After booking through the website, you will receive confirmation of appointment, consent forms and a health history intake for you and your baby. Please complete and return these forms before our appointment. Virtual visits will be conducted using a secure, double encrypted platform, that you will receive a link for in your confirmation email. It can be helpful in these types of visits to have a support person there to manage the video so you can have your hands on baby, and I can really see what's going on while you are feeding. Just like in a home visit, we will discuss a plan of care you feel confident in and I will send that to you within 24 hours. It will include resources, other recommendations, follow up instructions, and referrals if needed. Consults generally last 1-1.5 hours

What is follow up support?

After each in-home and virtual consultation, I offer 2 weeks of text/email support. This support is intended to answer simple follow up questions after our visit. If you are needing more technical support than a simple text/email, please schedule a follow up appointment. We will talk about follow up care in our initial visit, so you'll know if its necessary up front. You are welcome to schedule a follow up visit in my booking site.

Are visit covered by insurance?

Sunrise Lactation Care is in network with most insurances, and many visits will be covered! If insurance does not cover your visit, I will provide a Superbill after our visit that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Although reimbursement is not guaranteed, breastfeeding services are considered preventative under the Affordable Care Act, and should be covered. If you have questions, please contact your insurance carrier regarding the specific policies of your plan.

What is the payment and cancellation policy?

Payment for services is due upon booking for self-pay clients. If you need to reschedule an appointment, we can work with that, however, please give me as much notice as possible. Please reach out to me as soon as possible and we will find a new time that works. If you are canceling your visit with less than 24 hours in advance without rescheduling, a $50 cancellation fee will be charged, but the rest of your payment will be refunded. *Please don’t let lack of ability to pay stop you from getting the support you need. I offer sliding scale and discounts for Medicaid and WIC clients, as well as those experiencing financial hardship.

How much does Carlie charge?

Carlie's In Home or Virtual Lactation Consultation package is $200 USD, flat rate. Carlie lists 2 packages in all.

Is Carlie taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Usually within a few days. Availability was confirmed today.

Does Carlie accept insurance?

Carlie lists Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, and Cigna as accepted insurance. Message Carlie to confirm coverage for your plan.