Tongue and Lip Ties
*Note: the signs below can have many causes and do not automatically relate to a tongue or lip tie
Caring for Older Siblings While Breastfeeding
Caring for older siblings while breastfeeding an infant can be exhausting, especially in the first few months after a baby’s birth. Read a few tips.
Insurance Reimbursement for IBCLC Consultations
Nurturing Traditions fights hard to obtain insurance coverage for as many clients as possible. However, some insurance plans will not contract directly with lactation consultants and we are not able to bill them directly. In these situations, parents can submit a superbill to their insurance for reimbursement.
As a new or expecting […]
Starting Solid Food
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of not-so-great recommendations related to starting breastfed babies on solid food. Many of these recommendations are put out by the baby food industry and formula companies and are not evidence based. Breastfed babies tend to have completely different eating patterns and needs than formula fed babies. All babies […]
When Do I Switch Breasts?
Many parents are given time limits regarding switching breasts when they are nursing their baby. Parents are told to nurse from anywhere from 5-30 minutes per breast. Sometimes parents are told not to switch breasts at all. So what is the “right answer?”
Watch your baby!
If your baby is awake and swallowing at […]
Why Parents “Fail” at Breastfeeding
The word “breastfeeding” brings such strong emotions for many people. When people ask about my career, I get a variety of responses. Some people act as if I just told them I work in an illicit industry and end the conversation immediately. But many people are extremely supportive. I have heard the comment, […]
Breastfeeding Upside Down (Latching the Breastfed Baby)
Getting a “good” latch when breastfeeding can feel like such a difficult task! In the past, lactation consultants used to focus on certain positions like the football hold, the cradle hold, the cross-cradle hold, or side lying. While it can be useful to try some of these positions, allowing your baby to lead the way and providing a […]
Common Reasons to Schedule an IBCLC Consultation
For some women, breastfeeding is fairly effortless right from the start. The baby latches easily after a little practice and both mother and baby enjoy breastfeeding. Other times, breastfeeding is more of a struggle. The following are common reasons parents schedule lactation consultations. To learn more about what a private […]
How to Tell if Your Baby is Getting Enough Milk
Aside from preventing nipple pain, telling if a baby is getting enough milk is the most common concern of breastfeeding parents. In our culture, we hear so many stories of low milk supply that we tend to not trust breastfeeding, despite the fact that our bodies provided all the nourishment our babies needed during pregnancy! We also focus on numbers, […]
Insurance Coverage of IBCLC Care
BCBS PPO 
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