Jessica Smith - Lactation Consultant

About Jessica

As your doula, lactation specialist and your health advocate, my goal is to compassionately support you through your parenthood experience. I apply a holistic approach to my practice, combining ancient wisdom with evidenced based science to give you a full range of information. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel connected, honored, and supported in the decisions that give you peace and joy. This is a very challenging, vulnerable, and intimate time in life and having someone to guide you through your journey can be immeasurable. I feel humbled and honored to work beside parents in this transformational time.

Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

Premium Postpartum Bliss Package

5 lactation visits (subject to insurance or superbills)
1 prenatal lactation and postpartum planning visit
birth story processing
skilled support phone/text support for 6 weeks
2 bodywork sessions (mom and baby)
3 yoni steam sessions and steam chair rental, or virtual
steaming herbs
additional mileage fees and approval for 45+ miles outside of Palouse, WA

$2,200 USD · Flat rate

Full Lactation Visit Initial Visit (often covered with insurance)

90-120min, includes holistic evaluation of medical history and feeding journey to date. Addressing immediate issues through assessing infant oral function, weighted feeds, nipple or breast pain, pumping, latch fine tuning and positioning, and advanced holistic herbal wellness support and bodywork/movement techniques. We can also support with advanced labwork evaluations in conjunction with your primary care provider. We end our visit with a comprehensive written plan. We have advanced skills with: colic, eczema, and reflux latch and body mechanics potential food sensitivities constipation and gut issues low milk supply and oversupply complex medical or autoimmune diagnosises of mother or infant discontinuing triple feeding and options mastitis and plugged ducts returning to work bottle intro-refusal nipple pain oral ties and more! Most major insurances or healthshares may cover lactation care be sure to check if you are covered! Multiples incur an additional $65 fee.

$275 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Cigna Humana Tricare UnitedHealthcare Message Jessica to confirm coverage for your plan.

What to expect

Lactation Consult -Offices in Lewiston, ID and Moscow, ID and Home visits options within 45miles in first week postpartum -Insurance offering through TLN (blommamomma.com/services) which offers 100% Free visits...yes you pay nothing if you are covered through them! 90 minute Initial consultation: During our visits we address concerns or challenges you may have and empower you with tips and a plan to meet your breastfeeding or feeding goals. I use a holistic, evidence based approach to evaluate any issues and work to find a root cause. This means looking at medical history, social and emotional history, and more. I work with your providers and refer to specialists where needed. I also assess body restrictions and can show families stretches and techniques to optimize feeding. You may need support with: Wanting to get breastfeeding off to a great start Prenatal education or concerns Coaching and postpartum support even if you don't have any particular breastfeeding issues Painful latch or struggles to latch Nipple damage and more

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Lactation Consultant Didactic and Clincals (2021)
Postpartum Doula, Newborn Mother’s Collective (2015)

Education

Associates in Practical Nursing (2011)
University of California San Diego Extension Pathway 2 IBCLC (2021)

Languages

English

Credentials

CLE IBCLC LPN

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Herbal Postpartum Care Home Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Latch Issues Life Transitions Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Parenting Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Telehealth Water birth Acupressure During Labor

Frequently asked questions

Do you accept insurance for lactation care?

Yes, we use The Lactation Network for majority of our clients and then Wildflower for Cigna clients. Tricare is also billed but please ask about our initial visit fees for these.

What do you specialize in?

I love looking at the mom and baby from a wholistic approach through bodywork techniques, gut health, nutrition, and more I can to assist with feeding challenges it just makes sense from an ancient cultural aspect and physical oxytocin standpoint. -bodywork and stretches for baby -bottle introduction and refusal -low milk supply and increase -nipple pain -oral function -multiples -special diagnosises -and more!

Do you travel?

I do travel. I ask for a week heads up for these visits and additional travel fees will apply.

How much does Jessica charge?

Jessica's Full Lactation Visit Initial Visit (often covered with insurance) package is $275 USD, flat rate. Jessica lists 2 packages in all.

Does Jessica accept insurance?

Jessica lists Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Humana, Tricare, and UnitedHealthcare as accepted insurance. Message Jessica to confirm coverage for your plan.