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Category: IBCLC

IBCLC health insurance
October 20, 2017October 20, 2017IBCLC, Insurance, Lactation Consultant, Licensure, Massachusetts

Why most private practice IBCLCs don’t take insurance

If you’ve done any research into pregnancy or breastfeeding in the United States in the past few years, it’s likely you’re aware […]

May 8, 2016June 18, 2016IBCLC, Insurance, Licensure

Getting your IBCLC visit covered by insurance: an update

In a blog post earlier this year, I discussed the obnoxious loophole that allows health insurance companies in the United States to […]

breastfeeding letdown let-down
April 24, 2016June 4, 2016Breastfeeding Facts, IBCLC, Let-Down

What does a let-down feel like?

I spent hours and hours this week searching for a term in another language- a term for a feeling that sometimes occurs […]

breastfeeding isn't easy
March 27, 2016June 1, 2017Breastfeeding Tips, Home Visits, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant

Breastfeeding is normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Over the past few decades, the language we use to promote breastfeeding has changed.  We used to say “breast is best”- but […]

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Hi, I'm Rachel!

I'm a private practice lactation consultant (IBCLC) with my masters degree in human lactation. When I'm not helping breastfeeding & chestfeeding families in MetroWest Massachusetts, or writing blogs for parents AND other lactation professionals, I'm hanging with my three kids and/or indulging in my love of drag queens. Learn more about me by clicking here!

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