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Lactation Care Connection

Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) · La Grange, IL
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Focus
IBCLC NICU/preemie in-home visits virtual
Area
La Grange, IL
Description
A western-suburbs Chicago practice of IBCLCs with NICU and speech-pathology backgrounds providing in-home and virtual consults for premature and medically fragile infants.
Website
lactationcareconnection.com

What this lactation consultant offers

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Lactation Care Connection is an IBCLC-staffed lactation consultancy serving the western suburbs of Chicago, offering in-home and virtual consultations by NICU-experienced specialists. The practice focuses on personalized, evidence-based feeding support for new mothers and families navigating breastfeeding challenges.

Lactation consultants
Amber Barnes — RN, BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC
Anne Albi — M.S., CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Populations served
New mothers and families NICU graduates and medically fragile infants Families in western Chicago suburbs
On-site therapies
Speech-Language Pathology (Anne Albi, CCC-SLP)
Services
In-home lactation consultations Virtual lactation consultations (HIPAA-compliant) Prenatal breastfeeding classes (virtual) The Quickie Consult (15-minute video call) Personalized feeding care plans Pre/post-weight breastfeeding evaluation Pumping evaluation Symptom management
Accreditations & approvals
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) RNC-NIC (Registered Nurse Certified – Neonatal Intensive Care) CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology)
Tuition & funding
In-home initial consultation $250 (90 min); in-home follow-up $175 (60 min); virtual initial $200 (90 min); virtual follow-up $100 (60 min); prenatal class $60/hr; Quickie Consult $45 (15 min). Accepts BCBS PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, Anthem PPO, Aetna, MultiPlan/PNOA, and Cigna (via Wildflower). Super Bill provided for self-pay reimbursement.
Phone
773-808-7371
Highlights
Both consultants bring extensive NICU backgrounds — Amber Barnes has been a NICU nurse since 2006 and IBCLC since 2015; Anne Albi co-authored a standardized infant feeding assessment tool used in NICU settings and participates in feeding outcomes research.
Approach
There's no one-size fits all approach to breastfeeding. The team develops personalized feeding plans tailored to individual family needs and goals, supporting diverse feeding journeys.

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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