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As an IBCLC, I am an expert in the full scope of breastfeeding experiences and potential problems. Clinical lactation care is much more than assisting with positioning and giving encouraging words. My scope of practice includes visual and physical examination of your breasts, functional examination of baby’s oral structure, taking health histories to understand the big picture, setting parents up with supplemental feeding systems, sharing information about homeopathy/herbs/natural remedies, referring to appropriate local providers and MORE!!
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If your insurance provider works with The Lactation Network, you are eligible to receive lactation care with no out-of-pocket costs to you! Click HERE to see if your insurance plan is included. TLN accepts most Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Anthem PPO and Cigna PPO plans, as well as most plans that utilize MultiPlan and PNOA.
If you have a different insurance company or do not have insurance, I accept payment at the end of each appointment — you can pay with a card, cash or check. I will provide you with a superbill after your consultation for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I cannot guarantee reimbursement even though the Affordable Care Act stipulates insurance companies must cover support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding. For more information about your specific insurance company’s lactation coverage, I recommend calling the member services number on the back of your insurance card.
I also offer a discount for Medicaid clients.
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Click HERE to see if your insurance company is in-network with The Lactation Network to receive lactation visits at no extra cost to you.
Self-pay:
Prenatal Visit — $125
Initial Visit with Baby— $200
Follow-Up Visit — $125
Medicaid:
Prenatal — $75
Initial Visit with Baby - $100
Follow-Up Visit — $75
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You will receive an email with details regarding our visit but the most important thing is you need to complete your online intake forms prior to your consultation, that’s it!
I know it can be stressful having visitors in your house……but I am a healthcare professional, not a guest. Please stay in your pajamas and enjoy your old-fashioned house call!
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Although I have beautiful office dreams for the future, at this time I serve clients from the comfort of their own home with home consultations. This benefits my clients in several ways — keeping my overhead low allows me to keep my prices low, you do not have to rush out of the door to keep an appointment {relaxed parents = relaxed babies}, you can stay in your pajamas and I won’t judge! And, please please, do not go on a cleaning spree in anticipation of a home visit!
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My local service range is within 15 miles of the Florida State Capitol Building, located in downtown Tallahassee at 400 S. Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399. If you are located outside of my local service range, a fee of $35+ will be included, depending where you live.
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I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the highest professional credential for providing lactation care. It takes several years of training to become an IBCLC, including 90 hours of lactation specific education courses, 1000 hours of hands-on training, and college level science courses that were definitely not required for my degree in Elementary Education. As an IBCLC, I am an expert in both the lactating parent and the baby - the only medical profession offering that perspective of care.
You can verify my IBCLC certification at THIS website by typing in my name, Laura Dearman.
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Every consultation is unique but this is the general flow of appointments (in-home or virtual): we will review your intake information, I will weigh baby before and after a feeding, I will watch baby feed at the breast/take bottle/pump, I will complete a functional oral exam and we will develop a care plan based on you and your baby’s situation. First consultations with your baby last 1.5-2 hours and follow-ups are about 1 hour long.
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Yes, I am here for all seasons of infant feeding. You are the parent and the expert of your body and your baby. Full stop. Life happens and every feeding journey looks different. No matter what, I am on your team.
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NO!!! I am not a doctor and I do not diagnose! My scope of practice is very clear on this! As an IBCLC, I can assess your baby’s oral anatomy for structure and observe function on and off the breast. I can make observations like “I am noticing a tight tongue frenulum” and then I will show what exactly what I am seeing but I do not diagnose! I will share my assessment of your baby’s oral structure with their healthcare team and share appropriate resources to help you and your baby. I am trained to provide oral habilitation of the oral structure when tethered oral tissues are present.
I recommend Laura, she is kind compassionate and devoted to helping mothers and babies get the best experience nursing. She knows her business and loves it as well. — Dawn