Lactation Consultant in Southfield, Michigan | Lactation Loop IBCLC

Written By Jennifer Chivas

Southfield is one of Metro Detroit's most established communities — and it's also where Heather Carnaghi, IBCLC, splits her time between our team and Labor & Delivery at Henry Ford Hospital Southfield. That means the lactation support you get at home comes from someone who's also working the floor at the hospital right here in your city — not a name on a website, but a nurse who knows this community's delivery room firsthand. Whether you prefer an in-home visit, an in-office appointment at our nearby Farmington Hills location, or a virtual consultation, expert lactation support is just a booking away.

Lactation Loop is a national team of 20+ board-certified IBCLCs offering in-home, in-office, and virtual lactation consultations to families across Southfield and the greater Oakland County area. We bring expert IBCLC care directly to your home — or meet you at our Farmington Hills office just minutes away.

In-Home Visit — $225 | In-Office Visit — $150 | Virtual Visit — $100 | Most insurance accepted | Most families pay $0


Available Monday–Sunday, 9am–8pm. Same-week appointments often available.


Book an Appointment → lactationloop.com/services

Your Options for Lactation Support in Southfield

Heather and our Michigan team bring the same clinical standard you'd expect from a hospital lactation department directly into your home — because for Heather, that's exactly where she works part of her week.

In-Home Visit
Your Lactation Loop IBCLC comes directly to your home — your nursery, your nursing chair, your environment. We observe a live feeding, assess your latch, evaluate your milk supply, and create a personalized care plan right where you and your baby are most comfortable. In-home appointments run 90 minutes.

In-Office Visit — Farmington Hills Location
Our Farmington Hills office is just minutes from Southfield — perfect for families who prefer a clinical setting or need a weighted feeding assessment.

Farmington Hills Office — 36528 Grand River Avenue Suite A3, Farmington, MI 48335

Virtual Visit — Available Anywhere in Michigan
Your Lactation Loop IBCLC joins you via secure video visit and observes a live feeding in real time — your actual nursing setup, your home, your environment. Same expert care, maximum convenience. Virtual appointments run 45–60 minutes.

What We Help With
✔ Latch assessment with observed feeding
✔ Milk supply evaluation and personalized plan
✔ Pumping guidance and flange sizing
✔ Nipple pain troubleshooting
✔ Tongue tie and lip tie discussion
✔ Returning to work planning
✔ Prenatal breastfeeding preparation (28 weeks+)
✔ Weaning support
✔ Written care plan included after every visit

Does Insurance Cover Lactation Visits in Southfield?

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

Serving Southfield and Greater Oakland County
Lactation Loop offers in-home, in-office, and virtual consultations to families across:

Southfield — Franklin, Beverly Hills, and all neighborhoods
Greater Oakland County — Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, and surrounding communities
Southeast Oakland County — Oak Park, Ferndale, and surrounding areas

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