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. Jennifer has over 26 years of nursing and lactation experience and built Lactation Loop from a solo private practice into a national collective. Heather is based in Milford and brings deep clinical expertise to every family she serves throughout Washtenaw and Oakland County. When you book with Lactation Loop in this area, you're working with IBCLCs who genuinely care about the families they serve.
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
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
Newborn feeding assessment and weighted feeds
Return-to-work pumping plan
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 — 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 in Western Washtenaw County
Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, Manchester, Grass Lake, Sharon Township, Sylvan Township, Lima Township, Freedom Township, and surrounding western Washtenaw County communities.
Related reading:
Breast Pump Flange Sizing: An IBCLC's Complete Guide — lactationloop.com/blog/breast-pump-flange-sizing-an-ibclcs-complete-guide
Why Is My Baby Fussy at the Breast? — lactationloop.com/blog/fussy-baby-at-the-breast-why-babies-pull-away-cry-or-fuss-while-nursing