Breastfeeding Tips & Breast Pump Guide | Lactation Connection

One of the questions we are often asked is how do I find a lactation consultant near me ?  And does insurance cover the consultation? Those are two great questions and we have answers for you as well as tips on how to hire your IBCLC and what questions you should ask in the process. 1.   Use an up-to-date lactation consultant locator .  The ones on the international board of lactation consultant examiners is often outdated as many lactation consultants aren't in private practice and don't do home visits.  Lactation Connection hosts a free locator on their website and it is up to date for 2024 with lactation consulants who have personally provided their current contact information and service areas. 2 .  Speaking of information, that should be your first question when you speak to a lactation consultant. Below are some examples of what to ask.     What are your credentials?   There is a vast difference between an IBCLC (International Board Certi...

Happy New Year!  Lactation Connection has been serving nursing mothers since 1993 so we are celebrating our 27th year in business in 2018.  In honor of this event, we are launching a new program to answer your breastfeeding questions .  You will be able to email me directly and have 25 years of breastfeeding experience tailored to your situation. Just copy and paste the following into an email and fill out the information so that I can assist you in the best way possible! What is your baby’s birth date and birth weight? What was your baby’s age and weight at last weigh-in? How often (include specifics on number of times per day and how long) are you putting the baby to the breast? How often (include time of day and number of minutes) are you pumping? How many wet and dirty diapers does your baby have in 24 hours? What color are the stools? What specific breast pump do you have? If you are exclusively pumping, how many ounces are you getting per d...