Do you accept insurance?

BABBLS is an out of network insurance provider for lactation, speech, and feeding therapy services. Clients pay privately prior to the beginning of an evaluation and sessions. We are able to provide you with a super bill upon request in order for you submit to insurance. We encourage you to explore your out of network benefits and plan details regarding speech and feeding services/codes BEFORE beginning services to ensure no surprised. We also will provide you with a Good Faith Estimate document so you can anticipate cost of services.

60-90 minute Feeding/Solids evaluation: $250

75-90 minute Lactation consultation: $250

60 minute Speech-language evaluation: $200

60 minute Prenatal lactation consultation: $150

60 minute Virtual Consultation for Feeding/Speech: $150 (not covered by insurance)

30 minute Speech-Language session (not available for lactation or feeding therapy) : $100

60 minute follow-up (Language, Feeding, Lactation) session: $150

Strong Start to Solids class: $20

Travel fee may apply (calculated as 8 miles from Jessica’s home in Severna Park): $25 per visit

I think my baby/child has a tongue tie (and/or lip tie). When should I see you?

It is best practice to receive a full functional oral motor examination prior to frenectomies. We are able to evaluate movement patterns, observe tension in the body, educate you on the process, and provide oral motor activities to support skill development. Outcomes from the procedure depend on the child’s whole-body readiness and caregiver confidence on how to change movement once range of motion improves. Jessica will discuss findings, readiness, concerns, and progress with your frenectomy provider as they are able to be reached. We can also provide referrals to other professionals (occupational or physical therapists, craniosacral therapists) who could improve your baby’s outcomes.

I have concerns with how my child uses, understands, and/or says words. Can you help?

Yes! We can evaluate receptive and expressive language skills, play skills, and articulation skills. We are knowledgable in analytical and natural language acquisition (gestalt language processing) and can support you in expanding your child’s individual language skills. At this time, we work with children from 0-3 years of age. If your child is older, I would be happy to refer you to other SLPs in the area.

I’m not sure WHAT my child needs, but they’re struggling with meeting developmental milestones.

Your child may have challenges in one area (speech, or gross motor skills, or sensory regulation, or fine motor skills, etc) or multiple areas. Over our 15 minute consultation, I can provide resources if other professionals may be helpful to you. If we complete a formal evaluation, recommendations to other providers will be discussed as needed.

When are you available for evaluations/sessions?

Currently, evaluations and sessions occur on Fridays throughout the day, select week nights as available, and select weekend days as available. We understand this may not work for everyone’s schedule and needs. If families are able to travel, Jessica is also available to target feeding/oral motor skills for infants and toddlers (up to age 3) at Feed Well Co in our Columbia (Monday and Wednesday mornings, all day Tuesday and Thursday) or Glen Burnie location (Monday and Wednesday afternoons only). You can visit their website for booking here: https://feedwellco.com/

I don’t live in Maryland but would like help. What should I do?

If you have specific lactation concerns (pumping, supply, latching, bottle feeding), Jessica can provide a virtual consultation and you can submit that information to insurance on your own for reimbursement. A language or solids-focused virtual consultation would not be covered by insurance, but can help us brainstorm ideas and provide general recommendations to support your needs. Jessica will gather information prior to meeting and will meet 1 on 1 virtually. After the consultation, you’ll receive a 1 page summary of what was discussed. If Jessica feels virtual consultations are not appropriate, she will try to find providers in your area who can help you in person.

What trainings have you completed?

Along with staying up to date on research, Jessica has completed or is completing the following courses/certifications (not all are listed):

  • Lactation Education Resources 95 hour course- Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Nursing the Neurodivergent- Skilled Lactation Solutions

  • “AEIOU” and “When Baby Can’t Suck” by Nina Ayd Johansen, SLP

  • “TummyTime! Method Certification”- Michelle Emmanuel, OT

  • “Tools for Treating Feeding in the Medically-Challenging Child”- Jennifer Myer, SLP

  • “SOFFI- Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants”- Erin Ross, SLP

  • “Best Practices in Pediatric Feeding, Motor Speech, and Mouth Development/Function”- Diane Bahr, SLP

  • “Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Using Dynamic Tactile and Temporal Cueing (DTTC)”- Edythe Strand, SLP

  • “Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning (GoMAP) for Infant and Toddler Feeding”- Amanda Chastain, SLP

  • “CAN-EAT Approach”- Kristen Brackett, SLP

  • “Baby Friendly Techniques Series”- Ellen Carlin, SLP/IBCLC

  • Craniosacral Therapy Level 1