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.
I’m Katie, IBCLC and founder of The Breastfeeding Mama.
I created this practice because too many moms are left trying to figure out feeding while exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure who to trust.
We believe support should start before baby arrives with a real plan and continue when you need it most.
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
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.
Please text 720-463-4016 with any questions.
Prenatal Prep Visit
Your personalized feeding roadmap before baby arrives. This isn’t just a breastfeeding education class - it’s done just for you.
We combine expert 1:1 support with practical education so you feel more prepared, less overwhelmed, and know where to turn once baby arrives.
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✔ Private prenatal lactation visit (in-home, office, or virtual)
✔ Personalized feeding plan based on your goals, history, and preferences
✔ Access to our Signature Breastfeeding Prep Class so you can learn at your own pace
✔ Invitation to our live prenatal breastfeeding class when available
✔ Personalized recommendations for pumping, feeding tools, and postpartum support if needed
✔ Clear next steps for after delivery -
We begin with a prenatal visit where we talk through your goals, past experiences, concerns, birth plans, and how to help feeding get off to a strong start.
After your visit, you’ll have trusted guidance you can turn to as soon as baby is born, resources to review on your own time, and a clear plan for what to do once baby arrives.
If additional support is needed postpartum, our team is here with in-home and private follow-up care. We prioritize getting you seen for an in-home visit as soon as baby is born (and sometimes are available for in-hospital support if needed!)
Pricing:
Using In-Network Insurance
Typically covered at 100%. Travel fee for in-home visits.
Self-Pay:
$200 - in home
$175- in office
$150 - virtual
Want Ongoing Support After Your Prenatal Visit?
Your prenatal visit is the best place to start for individualized prep.
For some families, that one visit plus personalized postpartum care is exactly what they need. For others, it feels reassuring to have a more structured layer of support as the baby arrives.
That’s why we created:
Bump to Baby: Fourth Trimester Support Circle
An optional add-on support experience for families who want continued guidance, connection, and steady support from late pregnancy through the early postpartum months.
Bump to Baby: Fourth Trimester Support Circle
A breastfeeding-focused support experience that begins in pregnancy and continues through early postpartum with other families in your same season of life.
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Designed For Families Who:
✔ A clear next step after their prenatal visit
✔ Ongoing support from our team between visits
✔ Connection with moms due around the same time
✔ Breastfeeding-focused guidance during the newborn stage
✔ A calmer, more supported fourth trimester
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✔ Private support community
✔ Live group support calls
✔ Practical postpartum guidance
✔ Structured breastfeeding education + common newborn feeding support during the first 8 weeks
✔ Direct connection to our trusted team
✔ Encouragement from moms in the same season -
Bump to Baby: Fourth Trimester Support Circle is an 8-week guided support experience designed to help expecting families feel prepared before birth and supported through the early postpartum weeks.
You’ll join a small group of families in a similar season of life, with support that begins during pregnancy and continues after baby arrives.
Inside the Program You’ll Receive:
Weekly support touchpoints with guidance tailored to your current stage
Live group coaching / Q&A sessions with our team
Private community access for connection, encouragement, and questions
Practical breastfeeding and newborn feeding education
Ongoing postpartum reassurance during the transition home
In-person meetups
Designed to Grow With You
Some members may still be pregnant while others have already delivered, which creates a helpful mix of preparation and real-life learning. Families often find it reassuring to learn from those just a few steps ahead.
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We offer seasonal cohorts throughout the year for expecting families in a similar stage of pregnancy and postpartum.
Summer Cohort
For families due June-August
Founding Member Rate: $297
Includes:
12 weeks of support
weekly live calls
private community
on-demand education library
one Denver in-person meetup
Because we’re intentionally keeping this first group small, only 10 spots are available.
Future cohorts will be offered at standard pricing option of $397
This program is not covered by insurance.
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This program is optional and does not replace individualized care.
We strongly encourage private in-home or one-on-one postpartum visits for personalized feeding support, weighted feeds, latch concerns, pain, or complex challenges.
Bump to Baby is designed to complement that care, not replace it.
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.