Lactation Consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan | Lactation Loop IBCLC at Blossom Pediatric Dentistry

If you're searching for a lactation consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan — you've found the right place. Lactation Loop's board-certified IBCLC Heather Carnaghi serves Ann Arbor and surrounding Washtenaw County families from our office inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — Ann Arbor's only dedicated Breastfeeding and TOTS Center. In-home visits and virtual consultations are also available throughout the week, 7 days a week, 9am to 8pm.

Heather Carnaghi, RN IBCLC — Ann Arbor's Local Lactation Consultant

Heather Carnaghi is a Registered Nurse and board-certified IBCLC who calls Milford home and has deep roots in the Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County community. Heather is available every Monday and Tuesday at our Ann Arbor office inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry, with in-home and virtual visits available throughout the week for families who prefer support in their own space.

Heather brings clinical expertise and genuine compassion to every family she works with — whether you're a first-time mom navigating a difficult latch, an experienced mother managing low milk supply, or a family facing a tongue tie diagnosis and unsure what to do next. She's here for all of it.

Our Ann Arbor Office — Inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry

• 3680 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Lactation Loop's Ann Arbor location is inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — one of Ann Arbor's most trusted pediatric dental practices and a recognized TOTS Center of Excellence. This partnership is intentional and unique: Blossom requires that all infants be evaluated by a board-certified IBCLC before performing a frenectomy. That means when your baby has a tongue tie, your lactation consultant and your dental provider are working together from day one — giving Ann Arbor families seamless, coordinated care under one roof.

Ann Arbor — A Community Built for Families

Ann Arbor is one of Michigan's most vibrant and educated communities — home to the University of Michigan, a thriving young professional population, and thousands of growing families every year. It's also a community that values evidence-based care and asks good questions. Lactation Loop's approach fits right in — our IBCLCs bring clinical rigor, current research, and genuine warmth to every consultation.

Whether you're on campus, in the Burns Park neighborhood, out in Saline, or anywhere in between — Heather and the Lactation Loop team are here for you.

What We Help With in Ann Arbor

• Latch difficulties and nipple pain

• Low milk supply or oversupply

• Tongue tie and lip tie evaluation and support (TOTS)

• Pre- and post-frenectomy lactation care

• Pumping and milk expression guidance

• Professional pump fitting and flange sizing

• Newborn feeding assessment and weighted feeds

• Return-to-work pumping plan

• Engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis support

• Bottle refusal and paced feeding

• Prenatal breastfeeding preparation

• Relactation and induced lactation

• NICU graduates transitioning to breastfeeding at home

• Weaning support

In-Home and Virtual Visits Also Available

Can't make it to Blossom on a Monday or Tuesday? No problem. Heather and the Lactation Loop Michigan team offer in-home visits throughout Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Canton, Plymouth, Northville, and surrounding Washtenaw County communities. Virtual consultations are available statewide across Michigan, 7 days a week, 9am to 8pm.

After Every Visit: Your Care Plan & Medical Records

At Lactation Loop, your support doesn't stop when the appointment ends. After every consultation, your IBCLC completes detailed medical chart notes documenting your newborn education, breastfeeding education, feeding observations, and your personalized care plan. You receive full access to your records through our secure patient portal — easy to share with Blossom, your pediatrician, OB, or any other provider on your care team.

Does Insurance Cover Lactation Consultants in Ann Arbor, MI?

Yes — lactation support is considered preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, and most commercial insurance plans are required to cover it, including virtual, in-home, and in-office visits.

Insurances we work with include Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (UHC), UMR, Meritain, Anthem, Wildflower, The Lactation Network, Curative, Tricare Select, BCBS of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, VA CCN, and some HMO plans. Check your specific plan here: lactationloop.com/insurance-information. Sliding scale service is available upon request. Contact us before your first appointment and we'll help verify your benefits.

Book a visit: lactationloop.com/services — or text: 941-254-2502

Communities We Serve Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Manchester, Canton, Plymouth, Northville, South Lyon, Whitmore Lake, Pinckney, and surrounding Washtenaw County communities.

Related reading:

• Lactation Consultant in Michigan — lactationloop.com/michigan-lactation-consultant

• Lactation Consultant in Northville, Michigan — lactationloop.com/blog/lactation-consultant-in-northville-michigan-lactation-loop-ibclc

• Breast Pump Flange Sizing: An IBCLC's Complete Guide — lactationloop.com/blog/breast-pump-flange-sizing-an-ibclcs-complete-guide