UPDATE: We Are Now Offering Home Visits!

Home visits are now available! Having problems right now? Would you like one on one care in an environment that is comfortable and familiar? Well there is no place like home. I will come to you, usually as soon as possible to address concerns and problems as it is happening, to help resolve simple to complex issues to help encourage continued breastfeeding. New patient appointments available. Book online today.

“Calm mama, calm baby” How a mother’s emotions affect a breastfeeding baby.

“Calm mama, calm baby”- Breastfeeding can help create strong bonds between mom and baby, as well as provide health benefits for mom and baby. Breastfeeding helps lower the incidence of diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. For some new moms, breastfeeding can be frustrating, stressful and overwhelming if baby is having difficulty with breastfeeding, such as problems with latching. It’s ok to have these feeling as many breastfeeding […]

Interested in becoming an IBCLC?

Becoming an IBCLC can be very challenging but also very rewarding. There are 3 different Pathways to becoming and IBCLC, all of which requires a diverse background in health sciences, 95 hours of lactation specific education and relevant clinical experience. This clinical experience can range from having a background in dentistry, nursing, nutrition, speech pathology, among so many others. Applicants must also adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for […]

The oral health benefits of breastfeeding!  Happy New Year!

Many of my peers and clients know, I am a Registered Dental Hygienist of more than 20 years as well as a Lactation Consultant. Many have asked me how did I get into Lactation from Dentistry. Well there is a direct correlation to the two medical professions and I will explain how. In dental school, dentists and dental hygienists study all the structures in the head and neck extensively, to […]

Best Milk is currently in network with Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and United Healthcare.

Best Milk also accepts FSA 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. […]