Wholesome Beginnings
Supporting families in the Washington, DC Metro Area through Pregnancy, Birth and Postpartum
Lactation Services
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a member of the perinatal healthcare team with specialized skills in lactation care and management.
Reasons to Book a Visit
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You have ANY lactation concerns or questions
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You are concerned about your milk supply (low supply or over supply)
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How to use your pumping or weaning from the pump
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Your baby cries or sleeps all the time
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Your baby sleeps 5 hours or more a night in the first 3 weeks
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Your baby will not latch
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Tongue and lip tie assessment
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Feeding with short nipples, flat nipples, inverted nipples
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Weaning from the nipple shield
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Engorgement/ plugged ducts/mastitis
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Return to work planning
Wholesome Beginnings accepts Aetna, Cigna via Wildflower and Tricare. Tricare & Medicaid telehealth & in-office ONLY. Medicaid or WIC recipients visits are $75.
A travel fee applies for all home visits.
HSA & FSA is also accepted. A Superbill, which is a detailed receipt, is provided so that clients may seek reimbursement from all other insurance providers.
What to Expect During a Visit
Prior to the visit you MUST sign consent forms giving permission to work with you and your baby.
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An initial home consultation typically lasts 1.5 hours. Follow up visits are typically 1 hour.
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I will observed you nurse/chestfeed or pump.
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I will examine your breasts and your baby’s mouth/sucking abilities.
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If needed, I will assist you with latching and positioning.
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A weighted feed will be completed, as applicable.
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I will answer any questions you may have.
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A care plan will be completed based on your feeding/personal goals and sent within 24-48 hours.
Feeding Support Group
Tuesdays, 10am-11:30am
2525 Riva Rd
Suite 102
Annapolis, MD
Inside TruCentered Chiropractic Office
This group is free and specifically designed for nursing parents and babies up to 12 months.
Insurance Resources:
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National Women's Law Center Breastfeeding Tool kit: Clearly explains Medicaid and insurance coverage of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling. This tool kit also offers tools to women who encounter problems with this coverage.
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Break Time for Nursing Mothers: This free hotline assists women who are experiencing difficulties obtaining coverage for breastfeeding or other women's health needs as required by law.
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HealthCare.gov: Outlines benefits and services covered by insurance
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Preventative care benefits for pregnant women and women who may become pregnant (also in Spanish)
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Vanessa Hanible, IBCLC
Certification: L-303854