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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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I am contracted with The Lactation Network. Many PPO insurance plans qualify for home visits and telehealth visits with no out-of-pocket fees. Click HERE to see if your insurance plan qualifies.
I am in-network with Wildflower Health. All Cigna plans qualify for lactation care through Wildflower Health with no out-of-pocket pocket fees for home visits and telehealth visits. Click HERE to register with Wildflower Health to claim your Cigna lactation benefits.
Unfortunately, I am not contracted with Capitol Health Plan. Self pay fees apply to CHP clients.
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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 clinic 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 is 90 minutes and follow-ups are about 60 minutes.
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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.