Postpartum can be hard.

 Rose Duffy Lactation PLLC is in-network with BCBS PPO plans and accepts Cigna (through Wildflower). For most clients, lactation services are billed under the birthing parent’s insurance and are typically covered in full under preventive care.

If, after the initial visit or during ongoing care, occupational therapy services are recommended or determined to be beneficial for improving feeding, those services may be added to help support feeding. Rose can bill occupational therapy services for the infant directly to BCBS PPO plans. Private pay for all other clients.

Rose will discuss this with you and obtain your consent before any changes are made to how services are billed.

For clients with out-of-network benefits, services by Rose Duffy Lactation may be reimbursable. I am happy to provide you with an itemized superbill at the end of our sessions, which you can submit to your insurance.  (If you have a PPO insurance plan, you are more likely to have out-of-network benefits. Check with your insurance provider to verify).

Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession dedicated to helping individuals engage in their most meaningful activities to the best of their abilities. It is evidenced based and centered on the needs of clients and their families. Essentially I think of myself as someone who provides lactation services, through my lens as an occupational therapist.

For an OT with a focus on lactation, this means it is not enough just to have the baby well-fed and gaining weight. Because infant feeding involves two people (a co-occupation), the many influences that impact the mother’s health and wellness are also critical to optimal functioning for the family unit.

Rose is also able to integrate direct occupational therapy services, as needed, to the infant, during and alongside lactation support to the lactation parent.

I am based out of Niles, IL and travel approximately 30 mins in any direction from here.

There are so many, and I know it can be confusing! I am an IBCLC or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This is the “gold standard” of lactation certifications, if you will - a highly advanced certificate, awarded to qualified individuals who are already healthcare professionals (or who have taken healthcare prerequisites), who have completed additional didactic and clinical hours, and who have passed the IBCLC exam. IBCLCs are able to manage breastfeeding and lactation for more complex situations: recurring mastitis, suspected tongue tie, etc. 

If you don’t see a time on the booking schedule that works for you, please email me and we can try to coordinate an alternative option.

Feel free to email me. I respond within 24-48 business hours. If you feel like you have multiple questions and want a more thorough response, feel free to book an infant feeding follow up and we can ensure all of your follow up questions are answered!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. I’m also available evenings and weekends as needed by appointment. Please reach out to me for any scheduling needs.