Lactation Care

What is an IBCLC?

An IBCLC is a healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of chest/breastfeeding. IBCLCs provide expert lactation care to lactating parents and infants who are experiencing difficulties or who simply want to ensure that they are off to a good start with nursing. IBCLCs assess and diagnose feeding problems, provide guidance and support lactating parents, monitor infant growth and development, and recommend appropriate treatment and interventions for a range of feeding related problems.

IBCLC’s have undergone extensive training and have passed a rigorous examination in order to become certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE).

Why Invest in an IBCLC?

IBCLCs are the highest level of lactation professionals. For lactating people, the support of a lactation consultant can be invaluable in reaching their baby-feeding goals. Working with an IBCLC can help the parent/baby dyad:

• Learn new nursing techniques that enable baby to better transfer milk

• Increase and maintain milk production

• Recognize and address common challenges

• Address weight gain issues with baby

• Assess, diagnose, send referral and form a treatment plan for oral restrictions including tongue/lip ties

• Provide referrals for donor milk, tie revisions, craniosacral or occupational therapy

• Build a plan for milk expression and storage for getting back to work

• …and so much more!

Services

Prenatal Consultation - 1 hour

Your prenatal consultation is scheduled during your pregnancy. We will address all of your questions and concerns about nursing your baby, any relevant history lactation history you may have, and help you understand what to expect when your baby arrives. A plan of care with support and resource recommendations are included.

Lactation Consultation - 2 hours

Lactation consultations happen in person in your home. During the visit, I will observe a feeding session, assess milk transfer, and evaluate the lactating parent and baby through a comprehensive gentle examination. We will address any questions or concerns you may have and collaborate on a care plan that suits your needs and goals. A plan of care with supports and any needed referrals are included.

Return to Work Consultation - 1 hour
Our goal is to assist you in creating a plan that will enable you to smoothly transition back to work, whether it be from home or outside the home, and to ensure that you feel confident! This includes setting up and using your pump, appropriate milk storage guidelines, paced bottle feeding for caregivers, how often to pump and how to combine that with nursing your baby, and discussing your pumping needs with your employer.

Follow-up Consultation - 90 minutes

It is important to have follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care and verify that the plan is effective in achieving your goals. Additionally, if you have been referred to another healthcare professional, follow-ups can help in coordinating your care and ensuring that the desired outcomes are met.

Payment & Insurance Information

Lactation services with an IBCLC are frequently covered by insurance through direct reimbursement to the client. Clients are able to pay for their visit with HSA/FSA, credit/debit, or cash. We will provide a superbill that families can use to self-submit for insurance reimbursement. The Lactation Network guarantees families who are insured by Anthem PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, Anthem PPO, Multiplan PPO, UHC, VA CCN, and all PNOA plans up to six visits with Sasha.