For new parents in Ohio, especially those navigating challenges with breastfeeding, in-home lactation consultant services can be a lifeline. These services offer personalized care in the comfort of one’s home, addressing complex breastfeeding issues and promoting successful outcomes backed by evidence. However, accessing these services through Medicaid presents unique challenges due to state-specific regulations andContinue reading “Navigating In-Home Lactation Consultant Care with Medicaid Coverage in Ohio”
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Nurturing Art and Science
Allyson Wessells, PT, IBCLC Breastfeeding is an art, however, in our contemporary society contributing to evidence that informs the service to sustain this art is imperative. At Nurture, our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) strive to provide evidence-based care, which requires a balance of ever evolving research, clinical skills, and patient values.1 We areContinue reading “Nurturing Art and Science”
Finding the Perfect Pump Flange Fit
Let’s chat about pump flanges. You have likely heard that it is possible your pump flange is either too large or too small. If you did a quick internet search, you soon realized there are endless possibilities for sizes and shapes of flanges. And, well, it is quite overwhelming. Your Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) can helpContinue reading “Finding the Perfect Pump Flange Fit”
Navigating Insurance and more with Nurture Columbus
Navigating insurance is confusing! When Allyson and I (Julie) first sat down to create Nurture Columbus, one of our main goals was to figure out insurance coverage and creative ways we could offer quality, in-home lactation services to ALL families. We have made some great progress working toward this goal, and are continually working eachContinue reading “Navigating Insurance and more with Nurture Columbus”
Meet Julie!
Hello! I’m Julie, a Lactation Consultant for Nurture Columbus. If you text or call us you’ll hear back from either myself or Allyson (our other Lactation Consultant and Physical Therapist). There is no middleman, you’ll be talking to a consultant right away! I have worked in many settings and this by far is my favorite:Continue reading “Meet Julie!”