Consultations
IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, Inc. (www.iblce.org) under the direction of the U.S. National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
What a lactation consultant can do for me?
- prenatal education to learn the normal course of breastfeeding, as well to know when to reach out for help if needed
- latch-on and positioning of infant
- resolving sore nipples, nipple infections, or other disorders of the breast or nipple
- a plan to protect your supply and feed your baby if he will not latch on
- weaning from a nipple shield or proper sizing of a nipple shield if warranted
- milk supply concerns or if you’ve been told to supplement with formula
- low weight gain in infant/concern about milk volume intake at the breast
- nursing multiples or special-needs infants
- pumping for a premature or ill infant
- pumping and returning to work
- guidance when you have been told to wean for any reason and you are not ready
- direction in choosing a breastpump for your particular situation, and in choosing a breastshield that fits correctly
- how to nurse in public
- mother’s medication questions and/or mother’s medical issues that relate to breastfeeding
Office Visit: Private consultations at baby beloved, inc. Located at the Women’s Health Center
Breastshield Fitting Consultation: If you are having pain with pumping and/or are not getting as much milk as you'd like, schedule time with a lactation consultant to make sure you have the correctly-fitted breastshield size (they come in five different sizes).
Insurance Coverage: In some cases, private consultations and breastpumps are a covered insurance benefit. We would be happy to submit a claim or provide you with the necessary forms (deductibles and co-pays apply.) We currently have contracts with Priority Health, PPOM, Cofinity, Humana, and Aetna for consultations and classes. Please call if you need help determining coverage for a consultation or a breast pump. Most Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts allow for consultations with a registered nurse/lactation consultant for feeding problems, as well as breastpumps and supplies. Contact your insurance company or call us for specific information or codes.
