MODEL POLICY for MANDATED COVERAGE OF BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

FINALLY - some direction for insurance companies/payors on coverage for lactations care, supplies and education. The Affordable Care Act that began back in August 1, 2012 requires a lot of this, but it is murky exactly what is covered and what is not and who should perform the services. 

Please see this important press release and refer to the Model Policy.

Remember, Nightingales Breastfeeding Support Center has been doing these things for over SIX years. We are fully equipped to comply with the these mandates and supply pre/peri/post partum breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling.

Colic in the Breastfed Baby

I always thought that breastfed babies were the happiest babies on the block. What is there to be upset about? The books say it’s the “perfect food” at the “perfect temperature”, always ready and loaded. Why then is my breastfed baby so darn miserable???

7 Ways to Survive Going Back To Work

The day is fast approaching when you and your breastfeeding baby will have to part ways, at least for a few hours each day. Whether your baby is 6 weeks, 12 weeks or 6 months, there are some ways to make the transition be a less stressed one.

The First Night Home

Everything was just great in the hospital! Your little bundle of joy was so well behaved. Sitting all comfy, swaddled expertly by the nurse peacefully in the bassinet. How on earth did that nurse do that? Well...It really isn’t fair. They have it easy, your baby was well behaved because he was “stunned” from being born. You can only imagine what that journey is like! Just about the time she is waking up - BAM - you’re all alone your first night home at 3 am with a screaming, hungry baby. We have all been there. You can survive, I promise you.