Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
Heart2Heart Lactation
Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) · Chicago, IL
Compiled from public sourcesPractice / clinic
About
Compiled from public web sources — unverified until claimed; please confirm details directly with the provider.
Focus
IBCLC NICU/preemie in-home visits prenatal
Area
Chicago, IL
Description
Chicago-area practice led by Patrycja Ptak, BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC, drawing on 21 years of Level III NICU nursing to provide in-home prenatal and postpartum lactation support.
Website
What this lactation consultant offers
Summarized from their website — verify details directly with the lactation consultant.
Heart2Heart Lactation, Inc. is a Chicago-area lactation consulting practice offering personalized, compassionate in-home and virtual support for breastfeeding families. The practice is owned and operated by an IBCLC with 21 years of NICU nursing experience and 10 years as a lactation consultant.
Leadership
Patrycja Ptak — Owner/Consultant, BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC
Populations served
Postpartum mothers Pregnant mothers (prenatal) Twins and multiple births NICU-level complex cases
Setting
Day
Services
In-home postpartum consultations In-home prenatal consultations Virtual appointments Latch and positioning assistance Pumping evaluations Personalized care planning
Accreditations & approvals
IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) RNC-NIC (Registered Nurse Certified – Neonatal Intensive Care)
Tuition & funding
Postpartum initial: $250 (1–2 hrs); Postpartum follow-up: $200 (1–2 hrs); Twin initial: $325 (1–2.5 hrs); Twin follow-up: $275 (1–2 hrs); Prenatal visit: $175 (1 hr). Accepts cash, check, credit card, Zelle. Insurance accepted through The Lactation Network and Wildflower (Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, UHC, and 10+ additional plans).
Phone
(773) 234-5109
Highlights
Owner has 21 years of Level 3 NICU nursing experience and 10 years as an IBCLC; serves the greater Chicagoland area via in-home and virtual visits.
Approach
Personalized and compassionate support to guide you through your breastfeeding journey.
Claim this listing
Built from public sources — these details come from the provider and this page is waiting to be claimed. Editing every detail is free.
Specializations & areas of expertise
Free to addProfessional bio
Free to addHours & availability
Free to addContact & booking
Free to addAccepted insurance
Free to addAges served & telehealth
Free to add Direct inquiry button · Pro Parent reviews · Pro Sponsored placement · Pro
What to look for in a lactation consultant
- The IBCLC credential (the gold standard)
- In-home vs. office vs. virtual visits
- Experience with tongue/lip-tie, preemies, or low supply
- Whether they bill insurance — many private plans now cover IBCLC visits