Home / Care guide Which kind of care do you need? The fourth trimester comes with a lot of new questions. This is a plain-language guide to the
kinds of postnatal care available in Greater Phoenix and the signs that point to each — so you
can find the right help faster. When you're ready, our 2-minute intake matches you to local
providers.
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Postpartum Support International HelpLine
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Lactation & Feeding Typical cash: $75–$300 per visit Help with latch, supply, pain, pumping, and feeding your baby.
Signs this might help
breastfeeding hurts painful latch or cracked nipples baby will not latch low milk supply not making enough milk engorged, clogged duct, or mastitis help with pumping or pumping at work do I need to supplement with formula help weaning is my baby tongue tied What to expect
1. Start with an IBCLC to assess feeding and function 2. If needed, they refer to a pediatric dentist or ENT for a tongue-tie evaluation Coverage: Often $0 with insurance — the ACA requires most plans to cover lactation support at no cost.
Pelvic Floor & Physical Recovery Typical cash: $165–$220 per session Recovery for leaking, prolapse, pain, diastasis, and getting back to movement.
Signs this might help
I leak when I cough, sneeze, or jump heaviness or something falling out (prolapse) sex is painful after birth my c-section scar hurts or feels numb ab separation or coning (diastasis recti) pelvic pain back or hip pain since delivery I want to run again but feel unstable Coverage: Often covered as outpatient physical therapy.
Perinatal Mental Health Typical cash: $150–$250 per session Support for postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and birth trauma.
Signs this might help
I feel sad, empty, or hopeless I cry all the time anxious, panicky, or worrying constantly scary or intrusive thoughts I do not feel bonded with my baby so angry or irritable since the baby my birth was traumatic and I keep reliving it I do not feel like myself Coverage: Often covered as behavioral health.
Infant Bodywork & Chiropractic Typical cash: $75–$250 per session Gentle bodywork for tension, torticollis, fussiness, and feeding-related tightness.
Signs this might help
baby only turns head one way (torticollis) flat spot on baby head baby seems tense or arches back baby is gassy or spits up a lot baby is colicky and cries a lot lactation consultant said baby has tension Coverage: Usually cash-pay.
Postpartum Doulas Typical cash: $50–$75 per hour In-home support, overnight help, and guidance in the fourth trimester.
Signs this might help
I want overnight newborn help I need a postpartum doula support at home after the baby does AHCCCS cover a doula we are exhausted and not sleeping Coverage: Covered by AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid) as of Oct 2024 — otherwise cash-pay.
Coverage and pricing above are rule-based estimates — always verify directly with your provider
and plan before booking.
Still not sure where to start? Tell us what's going on in your own words. We'll point you to the right kind of help in Greater
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