Lactation FAQ's

While lactation is a natural bodily process, breastfeeding is an entirely different skill set altogether. As much as we wish it was straightforward and effortless complications usually arise at some point in the process and the learning curve can be steep. A knowledgeable lactation consultant can help both mom and child thrive.

A good latch is characterized by a wide-open mouth, both top and bottom lips flared out, tongue protruding past the bottom gum-line and cupped around the nipple, and baby’s cheek rounded, not dimpled. Click here for more information.

Look for signs like consistent weight gain, adequate numbers of wet and dirty diapers, and contentedness after feeding. Click here for more information.

Frequent nursing can occur during growth spurts, or for comfort. It is important to keep track of weight gain and other indicators. Click here for more information.

Some soreness at the beginning in the first two weeks is normal, but pain throughout the feeding or cracked/damaged nipples is not and should be addressed. Click here for more information.

A lactation consultant can identify the cause and formulate a plan to increase or decrease your supply through various strategies depending on the situation. Click here or here for more information.

Yes! Through support and proper planning, you can successfully breastfeed and work. A lactation consultant can help you set up a pumping schedule, maintain milk supply, and learn proper handling and storage techniques to continue to provide nourishment to your baby while you’re apart. Click here or here for more information.

Yes! A non-birthing parent(adoptive parent or same-sex partner) can induce lactation. A lactation consultant can help formulate a pumping schedule and teach different stimulation techniques to induce lactation. Click here for more information.

We cannot guarantee reimbursement from any insurance company.

Under the Affordable Care Act(ACA), many insurance companies are required to cover preventative lactation services without any additional costs or copays. Our friends at the National Women's Law Center have put together some resources to help you understand what to know when submitting to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.