Postpartum is hard.

Becoming a new parent takes time. And yet, from the moment your baby is born (or even before), you're bombarded with advice—much of it conflicting. Don't give a pacifier. Give a pacifier—it reduces SIDS. Never sleep with your baby. Co-sleeping while breastfeeding is fine. In hindsight, it’s almost funny. But in the moment, as you’re trying to establish yourself as a parent, it can feel overwhelming, anxiety-inducing, and even scary.

That’s where I come in. I recommend considering scheduling a Discovery Call and see if we are a good fit, if the approach and information I bring to the table may assuage some of your feeding concerns.

Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession dedicated to helping individuals engage in their most meaningful activities to the best of their abilities. It is evidenced based and centered on the needs of clients and their families. Essentially I think of myself as someone who provides lactation services, through my lens as an occupational therapist.

For an OT with a focus on lactation, this means it is not enough just to have the baby well-fed and gaining weight. Because infant feeding involves two people (a co-occupation), the many influences that impact the mother’s health and wellness are also critical to optimal functioning for the family unit.

I am based out of Niles, IL and serve the North and Northwest suburbs of Chicago, creating a wedge-shape travel area. I travel as far East as the lakeshore, as far south as North Ave. and as far west as Barrington Rd. Please inquire if you are unsure if your location is within my range. I will try to make it work!

There are so many, and I know it can be confusing! I am an IBCLC or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This is the “gold standard” of lactation certifications, if you will - a highly advanced certificate, awarded to qualified individuals who are already healthcare professionals (or who have taken healthcare prerequisites), who have completed additional didactic and clinical hours, and who have passed the IBCLC exam. IBCLCs are able to manage breastfeeding and lactation for more complex situations: recurring mastitis, suspected tongue tie, etc. 

I am working on it! Currently in-network with Cigna, through Wildflower, and hopefully more to come.

For clients with out-of-network benefits, services by Rose Duffy Lactation may be reimbursable. I am happy to provide you with an itemized superbill at the end of our sessions, which you can submit to your insurance.  (If you have a PPO insurance plan, you are more likely to have out-of-network benefits. Check with your insurance provider to verify).

If you don’t see a time on the booking schedule that works for you, please email me and we can try to coordinate an alternative option.

Feel free to email me. I respond within 24-48 business hours. If you feel like you have multiple questions and want a more thorough response, feel free to book an infant feeding follow up and we can ensure all of your follow up questions are answered!

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. I’m also available evenings and weekends as needed by appointment. Please reach out to me for any scheduling needs.