Lactation Consultant in Chelsea, Dexter & Saline, Michigan | Lactation Loop IBCLC

Are you searching for a lactation consultant near you in Chelsea, Dexter, or Saline, Michigan? Lactation Loop's board-certified IBCLCs are here to help! We serve families throughout western Washtenaw County with in-home lactation consultant visits, in-office appointments at our Ann Arbor location inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry, and virtual consultations — available 7 days a week, 9am to 8pm.

Lactation Loop's own Heather Carnaghi, RN IBCLC, and founder Jennifer Chivas, RN BSN IBCLC, serve families throughout the Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline area. When you book with Lactation Loop in western Washtenaw County, you're working with IBCLCs who are genuinely invested in this community and passionate about supporting every family through their breastfeeding journey.

Our Closest In-Office Location — Ann Arbor at Blossom Pediatric Dentistry

Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline families have convenient access to Lactation Loop's Ann Arbor office, located inside Blossom Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — Ann Arbor's only dedicated Breastfeeding and TOTS Center.

Blossom Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics 3680 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Just a short drive from Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline, our Ann Arbor office offers expert lactation consultations alongside tongue tie and lip tie evaluations and pre- and post-frenectomy care. Blossom requires that all infants be evaluated by a board-certified IBCLC before performing a frenectomy — making this a seamless, coordinated resource for Washtenaw County families navigating a TOTS diagnosis.

In-home visits are also available throughout Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester, Grass Lake, Sharon Township, and surrounding western Washtenaw County communities. Virtual consultations are available statewide across Michigan. We're available Monday through Sunday, 9am–8pm.

What We Help With in Chelsea, Dexter & Saline

• 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

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 your pediatrician, OB, or any other provider on your care team.

Does Insurance Cover Lactation Consultants in Chelsea, Dexter & Saline, MI?

Yes — most likely! Under the Affordable Care Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover lactation support services at no cost to you. Lactation Loop accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), UMR, Meritain, Anthem, Wildflower, Lactation Network, and Curative. We bill your insurance directly — no hassle, no paperwork on your end. Not sure if your plan is covered? Reach out before you book and we'll help verify your benefits!

Communities We Serve in Western Washtenaw County

Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester, Grass Lake, Sharon Township, Sylvan Township, Lima Township, Freedom Township, and surrounding western Washtenaw County communities.

How to Book Your Lactation Consultant in Chelsea, Dexter or Saline

Visit lactationloop.com, select your preferred visit type — in-home, in-office at our Ann Arbor location, or virtual — and upload your insurance card at checkout. Appointments are available Monday through Sunday, 9am–8pm.

Questions? Call or text us at 941-254-2502 or email info@lactationloop.com. We can't wait to support your breastfeeding journey in Chelsea, Dexter, and Saline!

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