{"id":36,"date":"2021-01-12T10:23:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shellytaftibclc.com\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2021-05-10T14:29:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T14:29:43","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.shellytaftibclc.com\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tQUESTIONS?\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFAQs\n\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<h6>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat is an IBCLC?\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant\u00ae (IBCLC\u00ae) is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. An IBCLC is certified by the <a href=\"https:\/\/iblce.org\/\">International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners\u00ae<\/a>, Inc. under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. An IBCLC works in a wide variety of health care settings, including hospitals, pediatric offices, public health clinics, and private practice.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about IBCLCs here.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<h6>\n\t\t\t\t\tDoes my health insurance cover the cost of your services?\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In March of 2010 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsa.gov\/womens-guidelines\/index.html\">Affordable Care Act <\/a>was signed into law, requiring insurance companies to cover preventative care for women, including lactation support. Your insurance should cover the cost of my services, but each insurance company differs in their reqirements and process of coverage. I encourage you to contact your insurance provider to ask if lactation services are covered. Most insurance reimburse. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rachelobrienibclc.com\/blog\/how-to-get-reimbursed-for-a-ibclc-home-visit\/\">Due to the complex process<\/a> that can sometimes be involved, I require payment for my services up front, in either cash, check, or credit card. I will provide you with a detailed receipt for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. I am in network with Aetna and Unicare, and can bill them directly.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<h6>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat can you help me with?\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>IBCLCs are trained and qualified to help with any difficulties with breastfeeding, including (but not limited to):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sore and cracked nipples<\/li>\n<li>Painful latch or inability to latch<\/li>\n<li>Issues with milk supply<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain issues<\/li>\n<li>Re-lactation and adoptive breastfeeding<\/li>\n<li>Breastfeeding multiples<\/li>\n<li>Breastfeeding when mom or baby is ill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your consult will be personalized to your needs and goals, whatever they may be. I will help you develop a breastfeeding plan that works for you and your baby and provide support as you make progress to your goals.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<h6>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat about online resources?\t\t\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kellymom.com\/\">Kellymom<\/a> &#8211; information about all stages of breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breastfeedinginc.ca\/\">Jack Newman<\/a> provides lots of information about breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.llli.org\/\">La Leche League<\/a> offers support group and online informaion about breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\t<p>What community resources are available to me?<\/p>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tBreastfeeding\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupport\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipmilk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zipmilk:<\/a> type in your zipcode and you will be provided with a list of support groups and lactation consultants in your area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babycafeusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Cafes<\/a> are drop in support for breastfeeding mothers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.llli.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Leche League<\/a> offers mother to mother support groups<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bace-nmc.org\/#\/nmc-nursing-mothers-council\/4549739149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nursing Mothers Council<\/a> offers supports groups for breastfeeding mothers.<\/p>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tBody\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWorkers\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/susansteiner.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susan Steiner,<\/a> Cranial Sacral Therapist in Providence, RI<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Jamielee Shanahan at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lifelongharmony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harmony Chiropractic<\/a> in North Attleboro, MA<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.drkarengriffin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr. Karen Griffin<\/a> in West Boylston, MA<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Brittany Falcone at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worcesterfamilychiropractic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worcester Family Chiropractic<\/a> in Worcester, MA<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kate Engelhardt at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilychiro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corrective Chiropractic<\/a> in Lancaster, MA<\/p>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tAcupuncture\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Emily Konstan at <a href=\"https:\/\/downtoearthacupuncture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Down to Earth Acupuncture<\/a> in Worcester, MA<\/p>\n<p>Chace Acupuncture in North Attleboro and Watertown, MA<\/p>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tMental Health\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tservices\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapists\/maura-hogan-worcester-ma\/130991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maura Hogan<\/a> in Worcester, MA<\/p>\n\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\tDoulas &amp;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMidwives\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.birthservices.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joyce Kimball,<\/a> doula and homebirth midwife<\/p>\n\t<p>This list is continuously being updated, so feel free to check back for more resources! Know a practitioner that you love and would recommend to me? Email me and let me know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTIONS? FAQs What is an IBCLC? An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant\u00ae (IBCLC\u00ae) is a health care professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. An IBCLC is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners\u00ae, Inc. under the direction of the US National Commission for Certifying Agencies. 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