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My Insurance will not Reimburse Me for my Lactation Visit!
When your insurance won't cover lactation up front, they should reimburse you for it. Here's how to help make that happen.
Jennifer Kowal
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Do I have mastitis?
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue. It can be caused by a blocked milk duct or bacteria in the breast growing at a faster...
Jennifer Kowal
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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Is My Lactation Care Covered by Insurance?
Insurance coverage for lactation care
Jennifer Kowal
Jul 5, 20244 min read
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Signs my baby is hungry
Babies have multiple ways of telling us they are hungry. Read on to see if you recognize any of the following in your baby!
Jennifer Kowal
Apr 28, 20242 min read
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Introducing bottle feeding!
At some point most of the families we support do end up wanting baby to be able to take some bottles for lifestyle purposes so we...
Jennifer Kowal
Dec 16, 20232 min read
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Transitioning back to work after maternity leave
As you now consider returning to the workplace, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions – excitement to be back in grown up land,...
Jennifer Kowal
Dec 9, 20232 min read
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Top 5 Tips for Choosing a Bottle
For parents who choose to bottle-feed, either exclusively or alongside breastfeeding, selecting the right bottle can be an overwhelming...
Jennifer Kowal
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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What is tongue tie?
Tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, occurs when the piece of tissue beneath the baby's tongue tethers the tongue to the floor of the mouth...
Jennifer Kowal
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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Can I breastfeed with inverted nipples?
Some people don't have pokey little gum drop shaped nipples, and they wonder if it will impact breastfeeding for them. When nipples do...
Jennifer Kowal
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Do I need a lactation consultant?
You might be wondering whether you should see a lactation professional or not. Maybe you saw someone in the hospital and they were crazy...
Jennifer Kowal
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Do I need a prenatal lactation visit before baby arrives?
Yes, we know you have a lot to do to get ready for baby while you are still pregnant. But if you are thinking about nursing, and/or...
Jennifer Kowal
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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How to get an insurance covered breast pump
Approximately ten years ago the Affordable Care Act began requiring insurance companies to provide breast pumps to expectant and new moms....
Jennifer Kowal
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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How long should each breastfeeding session take?
Many parents wonder how long they should be nursing, especially since it feels like they have to do it like 73 million times a day....
Jennifer Kowal
May 25, 20232 min read
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How to get insurance to cover your lactation consultation- GAP exception
Edited 7/1/2024: Find out if you are able to skip this entire step by getting your benefits verified through The Lactation Network. You...
Jennifer Kowal
May 19, 20231 min read
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Feeding and milk production in the early days
The first week of learning to care for and feed your new baby can be really tough. Here are some guidelines to help get you started. Call...
Jennifer Kowal
May 19, 20231 min read
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When to call for help in the early days.
In our experience most breastfeeding concerns or problems can be best addressed when identified and supported sooner rather than later. ...
Jennifer Kowal
May 19, 20231 min read
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Top 4 ways to know if your breastfed newborn is getting enough to eat.
The following are 4 of the easiest ways to know if your newborn is getting enough to eat. If you need support identifying cues or...
Jennifer Kowal
May 19, 20231 min read
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