What is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?  

International Board Certified Lactation Consultants function and contribute as members of the maternal-child health team. They provide care in a variety of settings while making appropriate referrals to other health professionals and community support resources. Working together with mothers, families, policymakers, and society, IBCLC certificants provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, promote changes that support breastfeeding and help reduce the risks of not breastfeeding.  International Board of Lactation Examiners (IBLCE) 

Will my insurance cover the costs?  

The health care law requires all new health plans to cover “comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support [and] counseling.” I can provide you with the documents you need for reimbursement. However, Bethpage Lactation cannot guarantee any outcome. The best way to find out if you will be reimbursed for services is to call the member service department of your insurance provider and ask about lactation or breastfeeding help coverage. Learn more about your rights under the Affordable Care Act here. 


Aetna or United Healthcare Insurance:

If you have Aetna or United Healthcare insurance, please proceed to schedule your appointment below. We bill for both parent and child, as our services are tailored to support both.

Additional Charges for Non-Covered Patients

If either the lactating parent or the baby is not under a covered plan, there is a $150 assessment fee for the non-covered client's initial visit and $90 for all follow-up appointments. I can provide a Superbill for you to submit an out-of-network claim, but I cannot guarantee the outcome or submit an appeal. You may use HSA/FSA to make this payment. 

Insurance Coverage Verification:

We've partnered with The Lactation Network, a trusted third-party biller. If your insurance is through NYSHIP, BCBS, Tricare, or Humana, or if your card bears the PNOA or Multiplan logo, please use the link below to verify your coverage: Verify Your Coverage Here

If you have NYSHIP insurance, please schedule your appointment through The Lactation Network (TLN) tab.

What are the benefits of breastfeeding or feeding my baby breastmilk?  

BENEFITS FOR INFANTS

Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of:

• Asthma

• Obesity

• Type 1 diabetes

• Severe lower respiratory disease

• Acute otitis media (ear infections)

• Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

• Gastrointestinal infections (diarrhea/vomiting)

• Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) for preterm infants


BENEFITS FOR MOTHERS

Breastfeeding can help lower a mother’s risk of:

• High blood pressure

• Type 2 diabetes

• Ovarian cancer

• Breast cancer

What can I expect during my initial lactation consult?

What happens after our visit?

You will have access to your care plan within 24 hours through the IntakeQ parent portal. Upon request, I can also share a copy with your pediatrician and any other healthcare providers you choose.

All consultations include two weeks of follow-up support via email, and secure messaging. I expect to hear from you—so don’t hesitate to reach out! You are never a bother.

How can I schedule an appointment with you?

All scheduling is done online - you can choose the time that works best for you.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR LACTATION CONSULT.

I believe all parents should have access to quality lactation support. An appointment with me costs way less than the option of NOT breastfeeding. In addition, babies who are not breastfed are associated with an increased incidence of infectious morbidity, including otitis media, gastroenteritis, pneumonia, elevated risks of childhood obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, leukemia, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

For mothers, failure to breastfeed is associated with an increased incidence of premenopausal breast cancer, ovarian cancer, retained gestational weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic syndromes.  


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When should I schedule my initial lactation consultation?

As soon as you can! Breastfeeding difficulties are best addressed as quickly as possible.

If you are exploring the thought of breastfeeding your baby and are visiting my site during pregnancy  - schedule your prenatal consult - this will help you have the best possible start. The best time to schedule your initial lactation consult is between 26- 36 weeks gestation.

Do I need help from a lactation consultant?  

If you are experiencing any of the following, you will benefit from the help of a lactation consultant