How do I know if my insurance covers our visits?

Our insurance page is a really helpful resource, but if you’re still unsure, we recommend reaching out to your insurance company directly—they are the best place to find 100% verification!

Do I need a referral from my pediatrician or OB?

Our services do not require a referral! You can simply schedule a consult, and we take care of the rest.

I’m pregnant and planning to breastfeed. Where do I start?

Prenatal support is the #1 contributing factor, to a successful breastfeeding journey. Most families see us prenatally and then within a few days of baby’s arrival. Prenatal support is available through a 1:1 consult with an IBCLC, or via our Breastfeeding Basics class in a group setting. In addition to receiving imperative prenatal preparation, it can be helpful to meet your IBCLC before baby is born, allowing you to feel more comfortable inviting us into your home and your space.

Can I drink coffee while breastfeeding?

You can! The recommendations are very similar to those in pregnancy. One cup of coffee each day should be safe, and is unlikely to affect baby. Some moms can comfortably enjoy two cups of coffee each day without noticing any change in baby’s comfort or sleep patterns—so, while 2 cups of coffee each day is still considered safe, we encourage you to watch your baby’s demeanor, and limit coffee intake to 1 cup per day if needed. Read more here.

Best bottles for breastfed babies?

All bottles are not made equal, and it can be hard to decipher all of the claims on baby bottles in the store. Most often, the bottles that claim to be most “breast like” are actually less than ideal for breastfed babies, and can lead to poor oral function.

To promote optimal oral function and optimal breastfeeding, we recommend bottles with a wide base, and slow flow nipples. See more here.

Can I give my breastfed baby a pacifier?

I love this one! We are so passionate about the fact that moms are the experts when it comes to their babies. We’re also super passionate about providing information to support all options. If breastfeeding is going well, weight gain is normal, output is optimal, and you feel comfortable with giving a pacifier, then it’s usually okay to use a pacifier after the first couple weeks!
The most important thing to remember is that hungry babies don’t show us hunger cues when they’re given pacifiers—they just suckle more frantically on the paci in their mouth. This leads to missed feeds, and can ultimately affect milk supply if not utilized appropriately.

Make sure you’re using a pacifier that continues to promote a positive breastfeeding journey and optimal oral development. Read more about this in our blog.

How often should my baby be nursing?

In the first few days of life, a healthy, term newborn will likely nurse 8-12x/day, on average (outlying/special considerations, of course, for babies born very small, very large, with jaundice concerns, weight loss, etc).

How do I know if my baby has a tongue tie and do you assess for them?

Oral tie assessments require in-depth consideration of infant muscle tone, symmetry, reflexes, and oral structure and function. It is not possible, or recommended, to identify oral ties by a photo. It is also not possible to identify a tongue tie by simply watching a baby stick their tongue out. Our team is trained in thorough, functional oral assessments, identifying concerns with oral function, and supporting babies with oral ties (with or without a release).

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