Get Prepared to Breastfeed - With a Plan That Actually Works Once Baby Arrives
You don’t just want to breastfeed - you want it to go well.
We offer personalized prenatal support to help you feel confident as you enter those first few weeks, with a clear plan and the option for ongoing support if needed .
Serving families in Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Lakewood, Englewood, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Evergreen, Conifer, Golden, Castle Rock, Arvada, Parker, and surrounding areas.
Maybe you’re excited to breastfeed.
Maybe you’re nervous. Maybe you’ve heard “it’s natural” - and also heard that it can be really hard.
You don’t need a long class that you forget about after you go home.
You need personalized support, a plan, and someone who’s done this - both personally and professionally.
I’m Katie - mom of four and an IBCLC who has walked thousands of families through those first tender weeks. I created The Breastfeeding Mama after seeing far too many moms given the bare minimum when it comes to lactation support.
I can tell you this:
The families who feel most confident in their feeding decisions are those who prepare before their baby even arrives and have a strong support network from the start.
I believe you shouldn’t just prepare for breastfeeding - you should feel supported through it.
You can absolutely start with a single prenatal visit. But many families find that having support in place after baby arrives is what makes the biggest difference
Looking for a Breastfeeding Class? This Might Be Even Better.
Instead of a group class, we offer private, personalized prenatal sessions so you can learn exactly what you need to know - not just a general overview of breastfeeding.
What makes this different:
✔ Tailored to you (not a general class)
✔ Ask questions specific to your situation
✔ Learn what actually matters in those first few days
✔ Leave with a clear, realistic plan
This is a great fit if you:
Want to feel confident before baby arrives
Feel overwhelmed by all the information online
Prefer 1:1 support over a group setting
This is about more than learning — it’s about knowing what to do when it actually matters.
Let’s Make a Plan for Feeding Before Your Baby Arrives
Whether you’re looking for a simple prenatal visit or more supportive care, we’ll help you feel confident as you enter those early weeks.
Many families start with a prenatal visit — and some choose to have support in place ahead of time so they’re not figuring things out once baby arrives.
Please text 720-463-4016 with any questions.
Prenatal Prep Visit
Best for families who want a clear plan going into birth and prefer to take things one step at a time once baby arrives.
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✓ One 60-minute prenatal session
✓ In-person or virtual
✓ Messaging support for 5-7 days after your visit
✓ Personalized feeding plan
✓ Experienced IBCLC assigned to your care
✓ On-demand prenatal lactation class
✓ Priority booking for a postpartum visit (typically within 5 days of birth) -
A one-time session to help you feel prepared and confident going into birth, with a clear plan for those early days.
During this visit, we’ll talk through what to expect, how to get started, and how to recognize when things are going well — or when something may need adjusting.
Personalized feeding plan based on your goals
What to expect in the first few days and weeks
Latch basics, positioning, and early feeding patterns
Common challenges and how to navigate them
Time to ask questions and talk through concerns
This visit is designed to help you feel prepared going into birth. Support after baby arrives is scheduled separately, depending on what you need at that time.
Pricing:
Using In-Network Insurance
Typically covered at 100%
Self-Pay:
$200 - in home
$175- in office
$150 - virtual
Want More Support in Place?
A prenatal visit is a great start toward building your confidence in breastfeeding and connecting with a trusted lactation provider.
But for many families, the most challenging part isn’t preparing - it’s navigating those first few weeks once baby arrives.
if you’re someone who knows you want to make breastfeeding work - no matter what - and want to have ongoing support from the moment your baby arrives, one of our packages might be a good fit.
These packages combine the care that all our families receive from a single visit and add on more messenger support, care from multiple members of our team, and priority booking to ensure you know exactly where to go when you have questions.
The Complete Fourth Trimester Feeding Package
Ongoing support as feeding evolves - not just early on, but as new questions and challenges come up
A more supported, high-touch experience from pregnancy through the first 12 weeks postpartum, designed for families who want consistent guidance as feeding evolves.
You’ll begin with a prenatal session with Katie and continue with coordinated, in-home support from our team — with ongoing guidance, adjustments, and support along the way.
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Prenatal session with Katie to build your plan
We’ll take the time to understand your goals and create a clear, realistic approach going into birth.In-home support with your primary IBCLC during package window
You’ll have consistent, hands-on care from someone who knows your situation and can guide you as feeding develops. Priority booking during package window.Early postpartum priority support
We prioritize seeing you soon after you get home from the hospital, when feeding is still being established and early adjustments matter most.Collaborative care with Katie’s clinical oversight
Your IBCLC is your main point of contact, with additional input and support from Katie to help guide more complex feeding challenges and ensure your plan stays aligned.Virtual support and check-ins as needed
We’ll use virtual follow-up strategically to adjust your plan and address questions between visits..Unlimited messaging support during your package window
Whether it’s a quick question, a concern, or just reassurance - you won’t be left figuring things out alone. You will be added to a group chat with Katie and your assigned IBLCPriority scheduling and flexible follow-up
When something needs attention, you’ll be able to get support quickly — without starting over each time.A plan that evolves with you and your baby
Feeding changes quickly — your support and guidance will adapt right along with it.
This is designed to give you support not just during visits - but in the in-between moments, when most questions actually come up.
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You’ll begin with a prenatal session with Katie to create your feeding plan going into birth.
After baby arrives, you’ll be matched with a primary IBCLC for in-home support, and we prioritize scheduling your first visit soon after you return home from the hospital.
Care is collaborative - your IBCLC is your main point of contact, with Katie involved for additional guidance and support as needed, especially for more complex feeding situations.
This package includes a set number of visits, typically spread out over your support window, along with messaging and virtual follow-up between visits.
Visits are scheduled based on what’s most helpful for you during your package window. Most families are seen a few times during this period, with additional support provided through messaging and virtual check-ins as needed.
Messaging support is available during business hours, with responses typically within one business day, so you’re supported in between visits without having to figure things out on your own.
Includes prenatal planning with Katie and coordinated postpartum support from our team.
Investment: $1,997
The package price reflects the full cost of your care, including planning, messaging support, coordination, and overall guidance throughout your experience.
Insurance does not cover the full package, but for families using in-network benefits, in-home and virtual visits may be billed separately, which can help reduce your overall out-of-pocket cost.
Essentials Prenatal Feeding Package
Focused support during the early postpartum period, when feeding is being established.
A balanced level of support that begins in pregnancy and continues through the first 6 weeks postpartum -when feeding is still being established and questions tend to come up.
You’ll start with a prenatal session with Katie to create your plan, followed by in-home and virtual support from our team so you don't navigate those early weeks on your own. Office support available as well.
Investment: $1497
The package price reflects the full cost of your care, including planning, messaging support, coordination, and overall guidance throughout your experience.
Insurance does not cover the full package, but for families using in-network benefits, in-home and virtual visits may be billed separately, which can help reduce your overall out-of-pocket cost.
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Prenatal session with Katie to build your plan
We’ll take the time to understand your goals and create a clear, realistic approach going into birth.In-home support during the early postpartum period during package window
You’ll have consistent, hands-on care from someone who knows your situation and can guide you as feeding develops. Priority booking during package window.Early postpartum priority support
We prioritize seeing you soon after you get home from the hospital, when feeding is still being established and early adjustments matter most.Collaborative care with Katie’s clinical oversight
Your IBCLC is your main point of contact, with additional input and support from Katie to help guide more complex feeding challenges and ensure your plan stays aligned.Virtual support and check-ins as needed
We’ll use virtual follow-up strategically to adjust your plan and address questions between visits.Messaging support during your package window
Whether it’s a quick question, a concern, or just reassurance - you won’t be left figuring things out alone. You’ll be added to a group chat with Katie and your assigned IBCLC.Priority scheduling and flexible follow-up
When something needs attention, you’ll be able to get support quickly — without starting over each time.A plan that evolves with you and your baby
Feeding changes quickly — your support and guidance will adapt right along with it.
This is designed to give you support not just during visits - but in the in-between moments, when most questions actually come up.
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You’ll begin with a prenatal session with Katie to create your feeding plan going into birth.
After baby arrives, you’ll be matched with a primary IBCLC for in-home support, and we prioritize scheduling your first visit soon after you return home from the hospital.
Care is collaborative - your IBCLC is your main point of contact, with Katie involved for additional guidance and support as needed, especially for more complex feeding situations.
This package includes a set number of visits, typically spread out over your support window, along with messaging and virtual follow-up between visits.
Visits are scheduled based on what’s most helpful for you during your six week package window. Most families are seen a few times during this period, with additional support provided through messaging and virtual check-ins as needed. Some families choose to do office visits with Katie when needed.
Messaging support is available during business hours, with responses typically within one business day, so you’re supported in between visits without having to figure things out on your own.
Includes prenatal planning with Katie and coordinated postpartum support from our team.
The Breastfeeding Mama has helped thousands of new moms successfully breastfeed - and we do things differently
It’s not about memorizing positions or knowing how many wet diapers your baby needs (though, that’s important, too!)
I know how quickly feeding questions and stress can pile up once your baby is here, and how hard it is to ask for help. Those early weeks are tender, exhausting, and often nothing like you imagined.
The reality is that many families leave the hospital feeling unsure, sore, or discouraged, even if things seemed fine at first. Questions arise days or weeks later, and suddenly you wonder whether what you are experiencing is normal or if something is off.
At The Breastfeeding Mama, we offer compassionate, thorough prenatal packages designed to transform lactation care from reactive and emergent to proactive and calm. We want you to more than just survive breastfeeding - we want you to thrive. Families who want a more supported, guided experience often choose one of our care options.
Keep scrolling to learn about what options are available - I promise, there’s something for everyone.
Breastfeeding Prep for Denver Expectant Mamas
You know you want breastfeeding to go well.
But you might not know how much easier everything will feel when you get expert support before your baby is in your arms.
Nearly 95% of moms struggle to breastfeed - not because they did anything wrong, but because no one prepared them for what feeding actually looks like in real life.
Your prenatal visit is your chance to change that.
Most parents never get this level of preparation, and it shows.
When you have expert guidance from pregnancy through those tender early weeks, everything feels calmer, clearer, and far less overwhelming.
You deserve education that’s clear, calm, evidence-based, and tailored to your birth plan, medical history, and feeding goals.
Please fill out this form - our team will typically respond within a few hours - often sooner! If you have any issues filling out the form, would rather submit this information directly, or have any questions, please text 720-463-4016.
Request Your Prenatal
Hi, I’m Katie
IBCLC, mom of three, and founder of The Breastfeeding Mama
Available in office and virtually. In home availability only with packages.
I became an IBCLC after facing my own significant struggles with breastfeeding and realizing how much better things could’ve been with the right kind of support. I’ve worked with thousands of families by providing online resources, groups, courses, and consults to help make feeding feel less overwhelming and more empowering.
I specialize in milk supply, pumping, and prenatal prep, and, more importantly, in meeting you exactly where you are, with care that’s realistic, compassionate, and rooted in both science and lived experience. I am a lifelong learner, constantly taking classes, learning new methods, and advocating for my clients to get the answers they deserve.
You’ll never be pressured to feed a certain way, you’ll always leave with a clear plan that feels doable, supportive, and tailored to you, and you will always have someone to turn to with your questions (even in the middle of the night). You are more than just a client when you walk into my office.
This work means everything to me, and I’m here to make sure you feel heard, equipped, and confident every step of the way. There is no greater privilege for me than working with you during this time.
I primarily do office visits in Littleton and virtual visits. For those who prefer home visits, Sierra, Julia and Breck are available across the Denver Metro, Foothills, and Castle Rock areas. Our team works together to ensure continuity of care, no matter who you see.
Meet the Founder
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Julia
Julia – IBCLC, MS
With years of experience supporting families in both hospital and private practice settings, Julia brings a calm, compassionate approach to lactation care. Her background in nutrition and NICU work gives her a unique perspective on the feeding journey—from newborn challenges to returning to work.Available virtually and in home.
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Sierra
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Rooted in personal experience and deep compassion, Sierra specializes in supporting families through painful feeding challenges, oral restrictions, and bottle refusal. She believes in personalized care over one-size-fits-all advice, and creates a calm, validating space where parents feel truly seen, heard, and empowered.
Available in home, virtually, and in office.
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Breck
Breck Matteson, IBCLC, RN
An IBCLC and former NICU nurse who has been supporting families since 2013. With a gentle, relaxed approach, she draws on her own breastfeeding challenges and years of clinical experience to help parents feel confident, comfortable, and supported in reaching their feeding goals.
Available in home, in office, and virtually.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurances cover the total cost of your visits, but there may be out-of-pocket costs if your deductible hasn't been met, and this will be billed after the visit. We can provide an estimate if needed, but we can never guarantee what insurance will and will not cover. For our packages, about 40% will be covered by insurance with an out-of-pocket fee for services not covered by insurance.
We’re in-network with most major Colorado insurance providers, including Medicaid and CHP+. If you're using insurance for in-home visits, a $25 travel and home convenience fee applies per visit (waived for packages).
Please check our current status with the different insurances below and text 720-463-4016 with any questions.
Please text 720-463-4016 for any assistance with insurance or payment questions.
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We are in-network with nearly all Aetna plans (including subsidaries), though there may be some exceptions. We can bill insurance for in-person and virtual visits. Standard copays, coinsurance, and patient responsibility apply as outlined in this document. Most clients pay anywhere from $0-100 depending on how many visits have been used. Aetna can be complex and deceiving with their covered visits, our new patient paperwork has additional information on how this looks.
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We are in-network with nearly all UHC and UMR plans (and subsidiaries). We can bill for in-person and some virtual visits. Some plans require prior authorization. Standard co-pay, co-insurance and out-of-pocket costs may apply, though we find that most plans cover your visits.
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We have partnered with Wildlflower to provide in-person and virtual care for Cigna families. This typically covers 4-6 visits, though we can usually get more approved. Please submit your insurance information here for fastest service. Don't hesitate to reach out for clarification.
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Unfortunately, we are only able to bill for Anthem BCBS plans for virtual visits (you must have Anthem listed on your card). All in person visits are billed as self-pay and we can provide you with a superbill.
Colorado Anthem BCBS does not allow for lactation consultants to be in network.
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We are proud to provide in-person and virtual care for Colorado Medicaid clients. Katie and Julia are currently the only ones that can provide this care. You must get a referral put in for lactation care through your doctor before we can see.
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We are in network with Multiplan for in-person and virtual visits. Standard copays, coinsurance, and patient responsibility apply as outlined in this document.
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We are unfortnately not in network with Tricare West at this time. We can provide a discount for those who are under Tricare. Please inquire for more details on pricing.
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If we are not in network with your insurance, we are happy to provide a superbill to submit to your insurance by request. Please note we do not guarantee reimbursement.
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Kaiser does not allow IBCLCs to be in network outside their in house lactation groups. However, we can take some PPO and point of service plans if you have PHCS listed on your insurance card.