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Q&A with SPB: How does finger-feeding work?
Posted on August 16, 2016 at 2:55 PM |
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Today's Q&A with SPB might be helpful to families who are anxious to avoid "nipple confusion", something that makes it harder for babies to breastfeed when they have had an early introduction to bottle feeding. Instead of supplemental feeding of breastmilk or formula with a bottle, this technique is one of the feeding strategies that a family might want to try in order to feed baby and keep things happy at the breast. Here is our Q&A with SPB question of the week, answered by our friend Michelle Hottya the IBCLC over at The Milk Spot. If you should have questions about today's information, be sure to reach out to your local IBCLC for help. You can find one in your area by visiting www.ilca.org. I hope you enjoyed and learned something from today's special Breastfeeding Edition of Q&A with SPB. We'll be back next week with another installment with the IBCLCs from the Arizona Breastfeeding Center! Do you have a question for the IBCLCs this month? Be sure to leave a comment so we can have them answer it for you. UPCOMING EVENT Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Meet the Doula: Sara
Posted on June 10, 2014 at 7:50 PM |
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I had the pleasure of meeting Sara at MommyCon Phoenix last year (April 2013). Since then, we have reconnected in on-line forums and kept in touch. I am thrilled to be able to feature her as June's Doula of the Month. About Sara: I'm passionate about supporting women in their birth choices and through labor and delivery. I am a birth activist, lactivist, essential oil lover, garden growing, crafter, and stilleto-wearing granola-momma lover of all things holistic and naturaopathic. I believe in prevention rather than reaction. :) When was the first time you heard the word, “doula”? The first time I ever heard the word "doula" was
after I gave birth to my first child. I had a basic understanding of what
doulas did but not enough to fully recognize the need for doulas in the birth
journey. How did you decide that becoming a doula was part of your
journey? I felt like my mom was my doula. I broke my shoulder about 7
weeks before giving birth to my second child. It was an experience full of
fear, apprehension, and aloneness. Even though both times I was handed a
healthy baby, they are not an experiences I look back on with much joy. I
realized then that I never wanted another woman to experience birth in that
manner. I began devouring every piece of information about birth and doulas I
could possibly get my hands on. I realized that "mothering," (the
greek root meaning of doula) is a huge part of my nature and life passion. How long have you been a doula? I officially went through doula training in April of 2012 by
attending a DONA Int. birth doula workshop. I am also a Certified Lactation
Educator and have taken several classes through ASU's College of Human
Lactation with the goal of becoming an IBCLC. What do you enjoy the most about being a doula? What do I love most? That's a really difficult question...
It sort of ties into my philosophy as a birth doula: I call myself the Lioness
Doula. People always ask "why Lioness?" Lionesses are never alone.
They birth together, hunt together, cross breastfeed the Pride's cubs together.
They are this strong, brave, powerful sisterhood of women. THAT is what I love;
that is why I do this. What is your philosophy when you go to a birth space? I believe no woman should ever have to birth alone, feeling
unsupported or unloved, and should never have anyone else's agenda brought into
their most vulnerable space, be it hospital policy, Doc preferences, mothers
in-law, etc. Birth matters. It's sacred and important. How do you work with and involve the Coach? My goal is to empower birth partners to make me useless. Let
me help you help her. What is the toughest situation you have ever dealt with? How
did you handle it? The toughest situation I've ever dealt with was probably a
birth I attended where the midwife was actually not very birth friendly. She
did so many things outside of mom's wishes and without discussing it with her,
just telling that it had been done. It took so much will power to set aside my
own feelings and fully support Mom. But at the end of the day, the most
important thing I can do is make Mom feel safe, keep partners involved, and
prevent my own (or others) perceptions from affecting Mom's view of the birth
experience. What keeps you working as a doula? Newborn Baby smell keeps me doula-ing. There's nothing like
it in the world. It's like magic. What does your fee cover – how many visits or hours? Is
there a different charge for a shorter labor or longer labor? My fee is $500 and includes up to 3 prenatal visits,
prenatal lactation education, attendance from onset of labor until
approximately 2 hrs postpartum, 1 postpartum visit and lactation counseling
session, and placenta encapsulation. Because I am so passionate that every
woman who desires, have access to a doula, I as that families contact me even
if $500 is out of their price range. I regularly barter/trade/take payments. Do you offer any other services to your clients? If desired, we can add on a blow dry style for newborn
pictures at an added cost. I also am available for lactation counseling and/or
support. Just for fun, what do
you do when you are not doula-ing? When I'm not doing my doula thang, I can be found at Got
Roots? Salon doing hair and body waxing, at home crafting and nagging small
children, or hanging out with my cute hubby! Does Sara sound like the right doula for you? Here is her contact info: Tel.: 480-734-5770 Web: http://lionessdoula.blogspot.com/ Mail: [email protected]
Was Sara your doula? Tell us about your experience and help our readers decide if she is the right doula for them - thank you! Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and
posted. The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Insurance May Cover Lactation Consults
Posted on August 6, 2013 at 8:23 AM |
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I am happy to share information about lactation care as it relates to the Affordable Care Act with you today. Desiree, a friend of mine from Phoenix, has been kind enough to share her vast knowledge on the topic. She has spent countless hours on the phone with the insurance companies learning how to best use the law in favor of nursing mothers. This is the first in a three-part series on how you, as a lactating mama, can use the Affordable Care Act to your advantage. What a relief, to know that you might be able
to use insurance to cover Lactation Consults in the early days after you
deliver your baby. This is the first in
a series of articles on the Affordable Healthcare Act as it relates to
breastfeeding:
I am an
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in private practice and I share
this material for informational purposes only.
Each insurance plan is a little different and it is best to call and
request the specifics from your individual plans. Copied from the Health Services Administration
website: “Non-grandfathered plans and issuers are
required to provide coverage without cost sharing consistent with these
guidelines in the first plan year (in the individual market, policy year) that
begins on or after August 1, 2012” http://www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines/ At first glance the law seems
pretty straightforward. Breastfeeding
support, supplies and counseling by a trained provider is covered for
non-grandfathered plans renewing 08/01/2012.
It is included in Women’s
Expanded Preventive Services
Benefits. If you qualify for the breast
pump or free contraception, you likely have the coverage, but call first. It is supposed to cover services without
applying to your copay or your deductible.
Here is where it becomes less
straightforward: the law does not define who exactly is the trained provider,
how long the services must be rendered, and that it apply to both in-network
and out-of-network benefits. The US Surgeon
General, in her Breastfeeding Call to Action in 2011, explained the provider of choice for the services is
an IBCLC. IBCLC credentialing is
essential for Lactation Consultants providing Lactation Services to
breastfeeding mothers. The credentialing
process entails coursework, 2000+ counseling hours with mothers, following a
code of ethics, and an international board exam. We recertify every 5 years with 75 hours of
CERPS and take the board exam every 10 years.
It is considered the gold standard of Lactation Care and is equivalent
to a Physical Therapist, Speech & Language Pathologist, or Occupational
Therapist in years of study, counseling, assessment, and intervention
skills. Insurance companies often
assume it is the OBGYN, Pediatrician, or hospital IBCLCs who provide the
service. What they don’t realize is
OBGYNs and Pediatricians often refer to IBCLCs and that most women need
additional help after leaving the hospital when her milk comes in. Insurance companies may confirm you have the
benefits, but neglect to inform you that it is only available with an
in-network provider. Confirm whether you
company contracts with an IBCLC and if not clarify whom it feels is a trained
provider. If, you are given a pump
rental company, and they are not a trained provider, then push for an IBCLC. Currently there are two insurance companies
in AZ contracting with IBCLCs- Aetna and BCBSAZ. United Health Care is exploring the
possibility, but no contracts yet and CIGNA will not contract with IBCLCs. I imagine this is all clear
as mud to you right now. What I often
recommend to my clients is that you call your insurance company to clarify
benefits and policies while you are pregnant, between 28 weeks-36 weeks of pregnancy, that way
if you need the services once your baby is born, you can have peace of mind
preparing for birth and breastfeeding.
If you can, get their responses in writing. My next article will cover how to request
coverage from your insurance company. 602.903.0002 I am an Aetna contracted
provider and am negotiating with several other insurance companies for
contracts. I have a passion to help
mothers and babies thrive. I have been an
IBCLC for 3 years and have over 8years experience as a breastfeeding volunteer
with an international organization. Most
importantly, I am a mother of three incredibly inquisitive and independent
children. Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and
posted. In an effort to keep the spam
to a minimum, I am taking the time to moderate comments now. The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
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