Hope Lima - Lactation Consultant

About Hope

Hope became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2017, completed her PhD in nutritional biochemistry in May 2018, and became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in September 2020. In addition to owning and operating Hope Feeds Families, Hope is employed full time at Winthrop University in the Department of Human Nutrition running a research lab that focuses on helping mothers to reach their infant feeding goals, improving access to human milk, and analyzing the nutritional content of human milk. As an IBCLC, Hope has a passion for connecting with mothers to help them to reach their individual feeding goals and advocacy for maternal health. As an RDN, Hope loves to support parents in feeding their children, whether that is traditional solids, baby-led weaning, or blenderized tube feeds.

Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

Virtual Initial Appointment

This information is only if you are paying out of pocket. We highly suggest using the available information to determine if your insurance will cover a portion or all of your service cost.

$150 USD · Flat rate

In Person Initial Appointment

This information is only if you are paying out of pocket. We highly suggest using the available information to determine if your insurance will cover a portion or all of your service cost.

$225 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

32 plans

What to expect

I provide lactation services and nutrition services for families from a holistic & HAES aligned approach. If you'd like to see if your lactation services can be covered by insurance you will need to go to https://go.lactationnetwork.com/HopeFeedsBabiesLactation and complete the form. Lactation Network will email both you and me with confirmation (or denial) of coverage. If you’d like to see if your nutrition services are covered by insurance, go to https://www.faynutrition.com/dietitians/hope-lima and enter the appropriate information. Fay Nutrition will check your benefits and provide you with more information about your coverage.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (2020)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2017)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology at WV Wesleyan College (2012)
Masters of Science in Nutrition Science at NC State University (2014)
Bachelor of Science in Food and Consumer Sciences at NC Central University (2017)
Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition Sciences at NC State University (2018)

Memberships and affiliations

International Lactation Consultant Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition
Appalachian Breastfeeding Network

Languages

English

Credentials

IBCLC PhD RD RDN

Specialties

Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Premature Infants Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)

Certifications, training, and credentials are listed by the provider. Bornbir doesn't verify them, so ask Hope for a copy of any certificate you rely on.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Hope charge?

Hope's Virtual Initial Appointment package is $150 USD, flat rate. Hope lists 2 packages in all.

Does Hope accept insurance?

Hope lists 32 plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and Cigna, as accepted insurance. Message Hope to confirm coverage for your plan.