RAUSHANAH SHAREEF
RDH, BS, CLC, IBCLC
About Best Milk
Raushanah Shareef is a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Lactation Counselor and Registered Dental Hygienist. Raushanah attended Howard University College of Dentistry, earning a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002. Raushanah then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Public Affairs from University of Texas in Arlington. When helping family members with experience as a former breastfeeding mom, she realized her passion for helping moms and babies.
First becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor with the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice in Albany, New York, she then started training and classes for Lactation Consulting in 2016. Raushanah received hundreds of hours of didactic and hands on training at local DFW hospital, in several areas of maternal health including, Labor and Delivery, NICU, postpartum inpatient and outpatient lactation services. Raushanah started Best Milk to provide personal, compassionate care and lactation support to the breastfeeding family.
Raushanah loves to spend time with friends and family as well as travel abroad. She has two grown children and enjoys researching and studying the history of human lactation.
Other certifications-
- BLS/CPR- Basic Life Support
- NRP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Member of the following Professional Organizations:
- ILCA- International Lactation Consultant Association
- TBC- Texas Breastfeeding coalition
- USLCA- United States Lactation Consulting Association
- ADHA- American Dental Hygienist Association
Our Services
In home Lactation visits
We provide home visits to assist with breastfeeding difficulties and other lactation issues that require one on one support.
Prenatal breastfeeding education
Prenatal breastfeeding education- For expectant moms/families in third trimester of pregnancy
Relactation
To assist in helping to reestablish milk supply when you desire to start breastfeeding again after unsuccessful attempts to breastfeed and/or ending lactation due to breastfeeding problems.
Prenatal Breastfeeding education classes
For local and corporate businesses as part of their health/wellness program for expectant mothers, fathers, and partners. Need to schedule classes for your business?
Special Babies
• Former NICU babies
• LGA babies (Large for gestational age)
•Late pre-term babies (babies born between 35-37 weeks)
Electric breast pump education and set up
Electric breast pump education and set up- To assist with the set up of electric breast pump and check for proper fit for ease of pumping and milk flow.
Best Milk is currently in network with Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tricare/ Humana insurance and United Healthcare
Best Milk also accepts FSA, and HSA payments, and payment plans for self pay clients. If your insurance is out of network, Best Milk will generate a “super bill” to give you to file to your insurance for full reimbursement for services.
According to the ACA (Affordable Care Act), health insurance must provide breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding.
These services may be provided before and after birth.
Most insurance plans will provide up to 6 lactation consults/visits at no cost.
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To Check with your insurance to see what is covered.
Reviews
Simply Amazing!
Shanah is the best!
Shanah is the best! I wasn’t able to breast feed my oldest due to honestly not having enough knowledge or support. With my second child I knew I wanted to give him the best, I wanted to breastfeed. Shanah came to the hospital after I had him and was able to educate and help me by offering her knowledge, support and care. My son was able to latch, something I never achieved with my first, and by the time I went back home I was producing 2oz per breast. Even after being home she would check up on me to see how I was doing. I just had my third baby in Oct and I’m EBF! Good support and guidance definitely makes a big difference, I highly recommend Shanah to all soon to be mama’s!
Shanah is the best!
Raushanah was able to come to my house so I was able to learn the way I learn. She shows you how to properly lact and take baby off and allows you to "teach back" to make sure you understand and can properly latch and delatch baby. We tried different nursing positions to find out which my baby like better so we could get him off the nipple shield!
Breastfeeding
Raushanah helped me with breastfeeding with my 2 children since 2015! She is an excellent lactation consultant! I would recommend her to all my friend who are expecting! Keep up the great work
Raushanah is amazing
Raushanah is amazing! My goal was to start latching my baby again, it had been 5 weeks since my baby latched to my breast. When Raushanah came over she was very friendly and arrived on time to my home. She was so helpful and got my baby to latch on while she was in my home on the first day. With her advise i was able to patch my baby multiple more time throughout the day. Could not be happier with the results, i am beyond grateful and satisfied.
Raushanah is the lactation consultant you need
Raushanah is a very knowledgeable amazing and caring lactation consultant and I am so lucky I found her. She helped me continue my breastfeeding journey after many challenges. Helped me remove nipple shield finally. Supported me with improving baby latching and answer my million questions! Give me so many useful tips. She is truly the best!!!!!!
We’d love to hear your feedback!
F.A.Q
Lactation Consultants are Board Certified healthcare professionals that have completed extensive training in the clinical management of breastfeeding. Lactation Consultants (IBCLC’s) also assist in breastfeeding difficulties, as well as educate, support and encourage the breastfeeding family.
The needs of every breastfeeding mother/family are different. Whether you are a first time mom or experienced mom, I am here to help. I am available to help with prenatal education to prepare for what is to come as well as postpartum support to address any issues or concerns with breastfeeding. IBCLC’s provide evidence based information to help solve breastfeeding issues
Breastfeeding has so many health benefits to both the mom and baby. Some of these benefits include, but is not limited to, decreasing the incidence of breast cancer and ovarian cancer in the breastfeeding mother and decreasing the incidence of systemic disease in the breastfeeding baby such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer just to name a few. Research continues to be ongoing for all the health benefits that breastfeeding offers.
Current evidence suggests breastmilk is not likely to spread the virus to babies. It is recommended to practice good hand hygiene and wash hands before breastfeeding and wear a mask or pump and give expressed breastmilk in a bottle. Always monitor baby for possible Covid symptoms such a lethargy, fever, poor feeding, cough, or runny nose and contact family physician. (cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html). Breastmilk has been shown through research to provide Covid-19 antibodies and protection to babies whose mom has been vaccinated. (publications.aap.org/human-milk-and-covid19).
Due to hormonal changes in pregnancy and after giving birth, it is normal to have some tenderness in the breasts and nipples, however, breastfeeding should not hurt. Different factors during breastfeeding can cause pain in the breasts while breastfeeding such as latch and positioning of the baby. I can assist with the correction of such factors to help prevent pain and trauma of the breasts
Each pregnancy and baby is different. It is always best to try breastfeeding your baby. I am here to offer support and educate through the process to help you have a successful breastfeeding journey
Yes, you can still breastfeed your baby. You will need to continue to protect and promote your milk supply through pumping at work if possible. There are current laws in place, depending on the state you live, that protect breastfeeding mothers. Check with your state and local laws
It is possible to breastfeed after breast surgery, however it depends on the type of surgery and what tissues and nerves that innervate the mammary glands were affected. Many mothers will try to breastfeed their babies with the assistance of a Lactation Consultant
It is normal for mature milk to take from 1 day to several days to come in. Colostrum milk which is mom’s first milk, is sometimes present as early as the third trimester of pregnancy. Milk production varies in all moms and is hormone driven. It is best to initiate breastfeeding as soon as the baby is born to start the milk making process. Contact me to help with milk supply issues.
Breastfeeding moms can eat and drink most anything that they want. Some food and drink can possibly cause some early food sensitivity in the infant, it is best to pay attention to your baby and follow up with your baby’s pediatrician to determine if baby has any food sensitivity. Some food and drink that contain caffeine will need to be consumed in moderation
It is up to mom and baby how long to breastfeed. Whether it is a few minutes or a few years, every drop counts. I will help at every stage of your breastfeeding journey until you and baby are ready to wean from breastfeeding.
It is within my scope of practice to encourage breastfeeding and/or human milk feeding. As a Lactation Consultant I can not give a recommendation for formula supplementation as this should be discussed with your baby’s
pediatrician. It is the decision of the parents on what their baby will be supplemented with. I can help with other options for supplementation such as Human Donor Milk.
There are many ways to determine if baby is getting enough to eat. The number of wet and dirty diapers, baby’s weight, and calmness can be signs of baby getting enough. I can discuss this further with breastfeeding education during my consults
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