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.

Plan to nurse or pump before your baby is born. Put your lactation desires in your birth plan and share it with your provider and hospital staff.
Invest in prenatal lactation education from several reputable sources.
Nursing takes time and practice. Be patient as you and your baby get comfortable with feedings. Ask for help when you need it.
Scheduling a prenatal lactation consultation 28-38 weeks to help create a feeding plan.

When to Seek Help

You have ANY lactation concerns or questions
You are concerned about your milk supply (low supply or over supply)
How to use your pumping or weaning from the pump
Your baby cries or sleeps all the time
Your baby sleep more than 5 hours a night in the first 3 weeks
Your baby will not latch
Tongue and lip tie assessment
Feeding with short nipples, flat nipples, inverted nipples
Weaning from the nipple shield
Engorgement/ plugged ducts/mastitis
Return to work planning

What to Expect During a Visit

Prior to the visit you MUST sign consent forms giving permission to work with you and your baby.

An initial home consultation typically lasts 1.5 hours. Follow up visits are typically 1 hour.
I will observed you nurse/chest feed or pump.
I will examine your breasts and your baby’s mouth/sucking abilities.
If needed, I will assist you with latching and positioning.
A weighted feed will be completed, as applicable.
I will answer any questions you may have.
A care plan will be completed based on your feeding/personal goals and sent within 24-48 hours.

BOOK

Insurance

Wholesome Beginnings is in-network with Aetna, Cigna and non-network for Tricare. Travel fee applies for all home visits. Payment is required via HSA/FSA/credit card at the time of booking for all others.

We provide a SuperBill, which is a detailed receipt, so that clients may seek reimbursement from all other insurance providers.

While reimbursement is mandated for most plans under the Affordable Care Act, we cannot guarantee any outcome and will not submit an appeal. Reimbursement is at the discretion of your insurance provider. Please verify policy coverage with them.

Did you know nursing supplies may be covered under your HSA, FSA, or HRA account? Read more about it here.

Medicaid or WIC recipients are eligible for 65% discount.

Click the logo to check your eligibility

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 parent and babies up to 12 months.

Insurance Resources:

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.
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.
HealthCare.gov: Outlines benefits and services covered by insurance
- Preventative care benefits for pregnant women and women who may become pregnant (also in Spanish)

Vanessa Hanible, IBCLC
Certification: L-303854