Lactation consultants in Grand Rapids, MI
18 lactation consultants listed in Grand Rapids: 3 practices and clinics and 15 independent lactation consultants.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesDoes Medicaid cover lactation support in Michigan?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in Michigan?
In Michigan, Medicaid pays for up to two lactation visits per pregnancy with an IBCLC, billed through an enrolled physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- No
- Visit limits:
- Maximum of two visits per pregnancy (single or multiple gestation), one visit per date of service, through 12 months post-delivery
- Since:
- April 2016
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Michigan details
Michigan Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan pay for outpatient lactation support by an IBCLC, billed with S9443, separately from other same-day services. The IBCLC must be a Medicaid-enrolled physician, PA or APRN, or work under one who bills; MIHP agencies can bill for RN or social worker staff who hold the IBCLC. The October 2026 manual extends the window from 60 days (2016 bulletin) to 12 months post-delivery and allows simultaneous audio-visual visits; MOMS program beneficiaries are excluded.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (3)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
200 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 685-5000Independent lactation consultants (15)
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Alexis Michals
Alice Christensen
Courtney Vandriel
Devon Southerland
Heather McShane
Jennifer Hoekstra
Justina Meyer
Kelly Wysocki-Emery
Kiara Baskin
Kristin Morter
Makayla Bowne
Mikisha Plesco
Pamela Van Veen
Patricia Tucker
Shira Johnson
Lactation consultants near Grand Rapids
More care in Grand Rapids
Having a baby in MichiganBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 200% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveNoMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee MichiganChoosing a lactation consultant
- IBCLC vs CLC: which lactation consultant do you need?IBCLCs are board certified after 300 to 1,000 supervised clinical hours. CLCs and peer counselors help with common issues. Who to see and how to check.
- When to see a lactation consultantSee a lactation consultant if feeding hurts, your baby isn't latching or gaining, supply is a worry, or you'll pump at work. What to expect and how to pay.
- How much does a lactation consultant cost?Most health plans must cover lactation help at no cost to you. Self-pay sessions run about $100 or more. Here's how to get covered or free help.