About Us
A safe place to land.
You know your child better than anyone. When something feels off, we take that seriously. Our team brings feeding, lactation, and oral function care together under one roof, so you don’t have to piece together answers from different places. Our mission here is to listen to you so we can help you understand what comes next.
OUR STORY
We've been where you are.
Kayla Richardson and Nicole Edwin both struggled to feed their own children. When they sought help, they discovered just how hard it was to find skilled support, even for common feeding challenges. So, in 2019, they founded the clinic they wished they’d had to help them back then.
Abeille began as a speech and feeding therapy practice. Today, it brings together speech-language pathologists, lactation consultants, occupational and physical therapists, a registered dietitian, myofunctional therapists, and bodywork practitioners, all working together on one coordinated care plan for your family.
What we believe
Feeding challenges rarely happen on their own.
Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, starting solid foods, sleep, breathing, body tension, movement, and nutrition are often all connected. We look at the whole child and family to understand what’s contributing to your concerns and build a plan that supports long-term wellness.
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Parents are heard
You know your child. We start by listening, and we take your concerns seriously.
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We look for the why
We look beyond symptoms to understand your child and guide their care.
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Care should feel doable
We support you every step of the way, with plans that are sustainable and never overwhelming.
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One team, one plan
Our clinicians consult each other on shared cases and partner with you on every decision.
Our Team
Meet our clinicians!
Who we care for
Care that grows with your family.
Many families first come to us during pregnancy or with a new baby. As they learn how feeding, sleep, and breathing connect, they often return with older children—and sometimes for their own care.
Pregnancy
Prepare for feeding before your baby arrives, with prenatal consults and nutrition support.
Newborns
Help with latch, supply, pumping, and bottle feeding, plus checks for oral ties and tension.
Babies
Guidance through starting solids, and physical therapy for the strength and coordination feeding depends on.
Kids
Help with picky eating, feeding delays, and how your child’s mouth and body work together at the table. If you notice the same patterns in yourself, myofunctional therapy and nutrition support are here for you, too.
Adults
Adults can find support during pregnancy, nutrition guidance, myofunctional therapy to improve mouth and tongue function, and bodywork to ease tension in their bodies.
Payment and Insurance
Ways to pay for your care.
Questions about coverage? Text or call us at 314-252-0153.
Insurance-covered lactation care
If you’re pregnant, nursing, or hoping to nurse, your lactation visits may be fully covered through our partners. Fill out a quick form to check.
Wildflower Health
For Cigna or Anthem
The lactation network
For all other insurance carriers
In addition to these partnerships, we also have direct contracts with MO Health Net (Medicaid) and Aetna for our Lactation, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Diet & Nutrition Services.
Questions about insurance coverage? We’re happy to help!
Best Beginnings Lactation Bundle
This bundle was designed to ensure you and your baby get the best possible start in your feeding journey by being proactive and saving you money!
Option 1
Prenatal consult, initial lactation assessment, and one follow-up visit
Option 2
Initial lactation assessment and two follow-up visits
$475
St. Louis locations only
In-network insurance
Aetna and MO HealthNet (Medicaid) cover lactation, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nutrition. You know your child. We listen and take your concerns seriously.
Out-of-network
We provide superbills to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Check your out-of-network benefits first.
HSA and FSA
You can use HSA or FSA funds for any visit.
Cash pay
Depending on your plan and deductible, paying directly may cost less than using insurance. Ask about bundled pricing.
We’re always looking at new insurance contracts because we know how much you want to make the most of your benefits. Staying out of network can sometimes save you money, and it lets us pay our skilled clinicians fairly while keeping our rates as low as we can. We believe every family deserves expert feeding support, and we’re working to bring it to as many families as we can. If you have questions, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message, or text or call 314-252-0153.
Kayla and Nicole
FROM OUR FAMILIES
What families are saying
Not sure where to start?
Every family’s story is different, and so is every path to feeling supported. Reach out with your questions, big or small. We’ll help you find the right clinician and location, then take the next steps together at your family’s pace.