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A Gift for New Clients!

To celebrate the beginning of Missoula Lactation, every new client will be gifted a unique piece of breast milk jewelry.

Services

  • $500

    This feeding reset is for moms who feel feeding their baby has become complicated and confusing. My goal is to help you understand your feeding options, so you can make an informed choice that will work for you.

    Send me a message using the contact form below, and I will get back to you with my availability.

    Includes a full lactation assessment, one follow-up visit, and messaging between visits.

    Learn about insurance reimbursement here.

  • $1200

    The Best Start Bundle is for families who want consistent support through the earliest days of feeding their baby. You will get personalized care before baby arrives and through the first weeks of your breastfeeding journey. The bundle includes four visits plus secure messaging anytime between visits.

    Includes:

    - In-home personalized breastfeeding education before baby arrives.

    - Visit when you return home from the hospital or birth center.

    - Two follow-up visits.

    - Messaging until our last follow-up visit.

    Send me a message using the contact form below, and I will reach out shortly.

    Learn about insurance reimbursement here.

Get in touch.

Meet Margaret

I’m a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with 15 years of professional experience supporting new families. I know the early days of breastfeeding can feel overwhelming.

Whether you’re dealing with engorgement, bottle-feeding stress, or wondering if your baby is getting enough milk, I’m here for it all.

Feeding your baby should be free from confusion. My goal is to help you let go of the rigid “rules” and help you gain confidence that you know your baby the best.

Located in Missoula, Montana, I offer in-home visits to ensure you get expert help when you need it most. Timely support can make all the difference.

In my previous role, I created and led the Family Maternity Center’s lactation program, achieving breastfeeding rates well above the national standard. I’m excited to continue serving moms and babies in Missoula in this next chapter, through my own private lactation practice.

FAQs

  • Payment is requested at time of booking.

    I do not bill insurance yet. I will provide a superbill (an itemized medical receipt) for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement after each visit.

    If you book the Feeding Reset, you will be able to submit $500 for possible reimbursement.

    If you book the Best Start Bundle, you will be able to submit $750 for possible reimbursement ($250 for each visit after baby is born). Other services ($450) provided in the Best Start Bundle include messaging support and prenatal breastfeeding education and are not be eligible for reimbursement.

    HSA/FSA: You are able to pay using an HSA/FSA card. If you pay with an HSA/FSA card, do not submit a superbill for reimbursement. You can use either an HSA/FSA card or request a superbill for reimbursement - not both.

    If you book the Feeding Reset, you will be eligible to pay $500 using an HSA/FSA card.

    If you book the Best Start Bundle, you will be eligible to pay $750 using an HSA/FSA card. I would be happy to provide two invoices - $750 for HSA/FSA and $450 for another card.

    Keep in mind that reimbursement is not guaranteed—coverage varies based on your insurance plan. I recommend checking with your insurer about out-of-network lactation services.

    Email me if you have questions: margaret@missoulalactation.com

  • To celebrate the beginning of Missoula Lactation, every client will be gifted a piece of breast milk jewelry.

    Each piece will be created using your milk by the talented artist, Ariann of Cedar & Sapphire Craftworks, right here in Missoula.

    I will help collect your milk and get it to Ariann. It only takes a small amount of milk.

    Ariann has different options for your breast milk jewelry including rings and necklaces.

    It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting Missoula Lactation in these early days!

  • I use an app called Practice Better to keep everything organized, private, and easy for you. It’s a secure way to manage your lactation care and it makes it easy for me to get in touch with your primary care providers if needed.

    Through Practice Better you can: message me, easily fill out forms, pay your invoice, and get a superbill if you need to submit for insurance reimbursement.

  • In my experience, it usually takes more than one visit to really support feeding well. I start with a full assessment and create a plan based your baby’s needs and your goals. Follow-up is important to make sure things are going well, make any adjustments, and give you continued support, hopefully leading to long-term success.

  • Use the contact form above or email me at margaret@missoulalactation.com and I will get back to you shortly. I know timely support can make all the difference.

  • Yes! I’m a twin mom. Rates are the same for families with twins.

  • I can’t guarantee exclusive breastfeeding. My goal is to help you understand your feeding options based on your unique baby and your unique milk supply, so you can make informed choices moving forward.

    Many times exclusive breastfeeding is possible, and sometimes there are challenges or medical concerns that impact the plan.

    I will give you guidance based on your situation and help you find clarity on your feeding journey. We’ll work together whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or combo feeding.