Tongue and Lip Ties
*Note: the signs below can have many causes and do not automatically relate to a tongue or lip tie
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Insurance Coverage of IBCLC Care
BCBS PPO 
Anthem PPO 
United PPO/HMO 
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Sleep and the Breastfed Baby
When my first daughter was born, I was lucky if she slept more than 10 minutes after I put her down. Even placing my daughter in the co-sleeper attached to my bed with my hand on top of her was not successful. Night after night, I held my daughter for hours on my chest. While she slept beautifully, I fought […]