Ashley Erickson, RN, IBCLC
Ashley Erickson, RN, IBCLC
Now Contracting with The Lactation Network
and accepting most BCBS, CIGNA and ANTHEM PPO plans!
Lactation Support for Every Family
Breastfeeding is amazing but can prove to be difficult or challenging at times. Determine your goals and address your difficulties, with an experienced and skilled professional. I am a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a background in obstetrics, supporting families from the Barnum to Duluth, MN and surrounding areas.
BREASTFEEDING AND LACTATION CONSULTING AND SUPPORT IN DULUTH, MN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Let me support you where you are most comfortable, your home! When I come into your home, I will do a pre/post feed weight on the baby, perform a comprehensive oral assessment, evaluate the baby’s mouth, tongue placement, and suck. I spend about an hour and a half to two hours working with you and your baby while sitting through an entire nursing session. We’ll review nursing positions, different holds, and the importance of an effective latch. We will work together on your individualized lactation care plan that you can immediately implement at home. I will send a completed report to your pediatrician, family doctor, or medical professional of choice. After each consult I check in with you by phone within 24 hours. Each in home visit comes with one week of follow up support by phone, secure chat/text, or email. At the end of the consult I will provide you with a superbill (medical receipt) that may be eligible for insurance reimbursement. If you need more information on your rights under the affordable care act, please visit the National Women’s Law Center (nwlc.org) for helpful (and free) resources and scripts to use while communicating with your insurance provider. You may also call them at (866) 745-5487 for further assistance.
About Ashley
I am a mother to three beautiful, happy, and very active boys! I’ve been married to my best friend for over 12 years and have been blessed with working in OB/lactation for the past 8+ years. I have both rural and urban setting hospital experience. I absolutely love labor and delivery, but breastfeeding has always been my passion. I have nursed all three of my boys, and each experience has been unique/challenging in its own way. I have professional and personal experience with labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and everything in between. My goal is to help ALL families reach their long-term breastfeeding/lactation/feeding goals. Being an OB nurse and IBCLC, I’m very passionate about innate healing and trusting in your body. Everyone's journey is unique, I’d love to be a part of yours, and help you reach your goals.
Clinical Expertise
- Milk supply issues
(Too much/not enough) - Engorgement
- Mastitis
- Plugged ducts
- Painful latch
- Nipple/breast/chest pain
- Nipple shields and supplemental
nursing systems/feeding devices - Pumping
- Returning to work
- Colic/reflux
- Tongue, lip, and cheek ties
- Twins/Multiples
- Premature infants
- Bottle feeding
- Inducing lactation
- Re-lactation
- Supplementation
- Introducing solids
- Support when it is time to wean
Consulting Menu
Initial
$225
for an in-home consultation lasting 1.5-2 hours. Each in home visit comes with one week follow up support by phone, secure chat/text, or email. At the end of the consult I will provide you with a superbill (medical receipt) that may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Follow-Up
$175
for 1-1.5 hours. Can be done in home or virtual. Insurance reimbursement most likely available.
Virtual
$150
for a 45-60 minute consult over a secure and HIPPA compliant video platform. Insurance reimbursement available for most plans.
Prenatal
$150
for a 45-60 minute consult. Can be done in home or virtual. Review breastfeeding basics, answer any questions you may have about nurturing/feeding your baby, etc. At the end of the consult I will provide you with a superbill (medical receipt) that may be eligible for insurance reimbursement.
Phone
$30
for 30 minutes. For support/advice that doesn’t need visual observation. Insurance billing is not available for phone consults.
Insurance
I accept most BCBS PPO, CIGNA PPO, AND ANTHEM PPO plans. Please submit this brief form for The Lactation Network (TLN) to check your coverage.
TLN will respond with a determination of coverage within 90 minutes. If approved, you’re eligible for up to 6 visits (in-home and/or virtual) at NO COST TO YOU! Self pay clients will receive a Superbill (medical receipt) to submit to their insurance for reimbursement. Please select the "Book Now" button below to schedule your appointment!
Let's Meet Your Goals!
Contact Ashley
Are you ready to schedule an appointment? Please fill out the information below and I will respond as soon as I can! Due to my liability insurance, I cannot answer any clinical questions until we’re working together. Please share a little about your situation and how old your baby is. I look forward to meeting you!
Same or next day appointments are often available. If you don't see a time slot that will work for you or your family, please contact me and we will find alternative hours in order to meet your goals!
Know someone who could use breastfeeding support?
PAYMENTS ACCEPTED
FSA/HSA cards
American Express
Mastercard
Union Pay
Discover
Visa
JCB
Cancellations
Appointments cancelled with less than 12 hour notice will be charged a $75 fee that is NOT covered by insurance.