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BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE

Our center provides in-home and virtual consults with physician specializing in breastfeeding, to assist with everything from prenatal planning to assistance with latching, addressing milk production and chronic pain issues. We are experts at troubleshooting more complicated breastfeeding problems.

4TH TRIMESTER PACKAGES

Invest in yourself or someone you love by signing up for a concierge-style 4th Trimester Postpartum Package with Dr. Rubin. This 8-week package includes all pediatric care, lactation and feeding support – all in your home – will provide you with exceptional care and support when and where you need it the most. It’s like having a postpartum coach who is also your doctor.

What is “Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine?”

A Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine physician is more than a physician lactation consultant. Dr. Rubin is able to go one step further when lactation consultants have reached the limits of their scope of practice. There are times when knowledgeable physician involvement is crucial, and Dr. Rubin brings years of experience and extensive training in lactation to her practice to provide you with the necessary evaluation, work-up, and treatment you need.

Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine is a niche for physicians who have extra training in lactation and includes a range of services related to infant feeding. Physicians like Dr. Rubin who practice Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine can not only help with basic breastfeeding education and assistance, but they can evaluate, diagnose, and treat more complicated medical problems that arise. They are an essential part of your breastfeeding team if you are experiencing barriers to a successful and enjoyable lactation journey.

COMMON PROBLEMS WE SEE AND TREAT

Difficulty latching
Tongue tie assessment
Low milk production
Overabundant milk production
Recurrent plugged ducts
Breast infection/mastitis
Persistent breast or nipple pain
Breast/chestfeeding babies with medical problems
Induced lactation
Breast/chestfeeding multiples
Exclusive pumping
Flat or inverted nipples
Poor weight gain in a baby fed human milk
Going back to work while lactating

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION PRICING

Extended visits offer attention to detail, better communication with your physician, and the ability to get all your questions answered.

Experience the difference when you see a physician with breastfeeding expertise who is not limited by the time and management restrictions created by insurance companies.

In-person visits take place in the comfort of your own home, or you have the option of being seen in our office space in Forest Park.

Initial Breastfeeding Consult

Extended 1.5-hour consultation.

Evaluation of mom and baby and establishment of a treatment plan.

If you are covered by The Lactation Network:

Virtual: $225
In-person: $250 plus travel fee if applicable

Cash:

Virtual – $297
In-person – $347 plus travel fee if applicable

Follow-up Consult

1 hour extended visit.

Most conditions require follow-up appointments to discuss test results and assess the effectiveness of our treatment plan, and make adjustments as needed. Most patients need an average of 3 total visits.

If you are covered by The Lactation Network:

Virtual: $125
In-person: $150 plus travel fee if applicable

Cash:

Virtual – $247
In-person – $297 plus travel fee if applicable

Travel fees for home visits based on location:

Less than a 30-minute drive from River Forest – $75/visit
30-60-minute drive from River Forest – $150/visit
60+ minutes – please inquire for availability and pricing

ADDITIONAL SERVICES WE OFFER

Pregnancy Care

People

Cindy Rubin, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC

Pediatrician, Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

Dr. Cindy Rubin

Dr. Rubin was our guest on The BirthGuide Podcast, talking about “Pediatric care outside the box.“

In Touch Pediatrics and Lactation, PLLC, was founded by Dr. Cindy Rubin in 2021, when she realized that practicing medicine in today’s system was not working for her or her patients. She is a double board-certified Pediatrician and Breastfeeding and Medicine Physician, focusing on newborn care and lactation. Has been providing pediatric care for newborns in the Chicagoland area for 19 years and has expertise in managing complex breastfeeding problems that require physician involvement. She prides herself on providing unhurried, comprehensive, and patient-centered care and loves being able to provide many of her services in patients’ homes. Her patients tell her she is more like their coach than their doctor.

Testimonials

“Dr. Rubin is an amazing lifeline to have postpartum! We enrolled in her 4th Trimester package. This was our 3rd baby, and after suffering through all the stress of traveling to/from appointments, and conflicting information between pediatricians and lactation consultants with our previous babies, I knew I wanted to do it differently this time. I can’t say enough how much having Dr. Rubin did not just for tracking the health of our baby, but for my mental health. Being able to text whenever I had a question or concern, and plenty of time at appointments to have thorough conversations was so helpful. I have a history of breastfeeding issues so I knew I was likely going to need extra help again. Dr. Rubin is extremely knowledgable and compassionate around breastfeeding. It gave me such peace of mind knowing we were both in such good hands!” – Danielle F.

“Dr. Rubin is incredibly knowledgeable, caring and spent so much time with me and my son to diagnose and treat the issues I was having. I highly recommend Dr. Rubin and am so glad I found her. She provided the care I needed when I was out of all other options. I am so thankful for her extensive knowledge on breastfeeding. We need more specialists like her!”

— Alexis L.

Dr. Rubin is phenomenal! I went through a lot of challenges while breastfeeding, and felt like I kept getting brushed off by doctors and other Lactation Consultants and put on antibiotics for “suspected mastitis” without ever being seen in person or properly diagnosed. After working with Dr. Rubin, my hyperlactation and recurrent clogs went away and I no longer had to wake up in the middle of the night to pump. Dr. Rubin is extremely thorough, kind and knowledgeable. She’s hands on and solution oriented. She spent a long time talking with me, listening to my story, and explaining what was happening. Dr. Rubin was also very empathetic and sensitive towards my severe Postpartum Anxiety and my Health Anxiety. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of Lactation support! Without her help, I would not have been able to continue breastfeeding until my goal of 1 year. Thank you Dr. Rubin!!

-Jane R.

Don’t struggle with breastfeeding alone, Dr. Rubin is AMAZING! I exclusively pump and was having issues with pain, engorged breast and low supply to the point where we had to supplement with formula. She does in-home visits which is great because it’s a comfortable environment and I didn’t have to worry about packing baby up or finding a sitter (she even held, fed and changed him when he fussed!). She is very knowledgeable and provided great resources and tweaks to my pumping routine. I saw MAJOR improvements in supply and no more pain after one visit and I have not looked back since. I went from supplementing with formula to having to freeze breast milk. If I would have known about her prior to giving birth I would have purchased the package. If you are struggling, make the investment, Dr. Rubin is totally worth it!

-Jennifer L,