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lactation consultant advice how to breastfeeding a baby
I plan to give birth at Osf in bloomington IL. I’m unsure of budget and was hoping my insurance would help! I want to have as much of a hands off, calm birth as possible with a peaceful environment! I want to try and make it as long as possible without medical pain management, but i’m not too set in no epidural. I just need someone to guild be through pain and be an advocate for me! I don’t have any serious requirements, just that you’ve done this for a few years and are a calm peaceful person! i’m 23, young and have had a really healthy pregnancy and just want some help! I’d also love the help with breastfeeding. it’s really important to me that i breastfeed but i know it’s a struggle at first. I also am team sleep training as soon as possible, so i’d love guidance with that!
lactation consultant that has experience with first time moms, that takes insurance bcbs of Il
We need a Midwife to follow the end of the pregnancy at home making sure we go to the Hospital at the right time avoiding unnecessary interventions. Also, a Doula to support during the labor. We live in Crystal Lake and the Delivery is planned to be at the NorthWestern Lake Forest Hospital. All we want is to avoid unnecessary interventions, like induction, c-section etc. Guarantee a golden our if the baby and mommy don't have any issues, etc. No requirements for the professionals, as warm as better. We are from Brazil, this will be the first delivery in another country. My wife is 40 (41 in August 17th) Fist baby was born in Brazil through a C-Section due to low baby hart rate at 39 weeks and 6 days. (below 70beats/min). Fist baby also was Britch. first and last baby born 5 years ago on August 4th 2021. Even 41 years she is doing great. She is healthy and still working out about 3 times a week at Orange Theory. After birth a Lactant consultant that can apply the laser treatment would be interesting, it was very helpful with the first baby.
Where do you plan to give birth? * Hospital birth at Silver Cross Hospital * OB: Thomas M. Kazmierczak Jr. Estimated Budget * $1,500–$3,000 (flexible based on experience) Birth Plan I’m looking for a birth doula to support both my husband and me during labor, birth, and the early postpartum period. As first-time parents, we’d love guidance with: * Labor support and comfort techniques * Planning to receive an epidural during labor * Breastfeeding * Newborn care * Postpartum recovery and education Provider Requirements * Certified birth doula preferred * 2+ years of experience (especially with first-time moms) * Experienced with breastfeeding and newborn care * Respectful of our decision not to vaccinate * Christian preferred; comfortable praying with us if desired * CPR/Infant First Aid certified preferred Care Recipient Details * First baby due in late September 2026 * Planning to breastfeed * No known special medical needs Insurance * Current: Blue Cross Blue Shield (through my parents) * Beginning August 1, 2026: Blue Cross Blue Shield P5E1 PPO Platinum (through my husband’s employer)
Needing help with weening from nipple shields. Baby can latch without shield but won’t stay latched or won’t even try. I think she has a preference for the nipple shield. Started using the shield because of a shallow painful latch. Baby is 2 months old
Specializing in twins, tongue ties, and bottle preference
Lactation consultant Help with milk flow Back to work plan
I have recurring mastitis- I was hospitalized twice last August for mastitis that did not resolve with oral antibiotics. Since then I’ve had mastitis several times especially if I wear like a swimsuit or supportive bra, also if my breast bounces too much when walking (I have like 40/K breasts) My nipple has some damage since last August due to an ill fitting pump. My nipple has not fully healed since then due to vasospasms causing a lack of blood flow to the injured area. I woke up today with classic mastitis symptoms but no redness. I’m curious what I can do to treat this and also what my options are to get out of this cycle:
Carle hospital in normal, IL My insurance, UMR, will cover 80% after my first $2,000 out of pocket pay. No budget in mind. . Light cleaning, some meals, and some laundry. 2 kids
Latching help. Observed milk is dripping from nipples
Baby is not latching correctly he never seems full after eating from the breast and my nipples keep getting bruised and split I’ve been pumping and giving him bottles and putting him to the breast at least 3 times a day
I would love to get help with breastfeeding. knowing how to properly latch my newborn and have a successful breastfeeding journey. I would love to find someone who can help me with this. I have insurance blue cross blue shield medicaid.
Struggled with latch and breast feeding with first baby. Interested in how night nurse may fit into my postpartum this time. Sleep training would be helpful.
i’m starting from ground zero and don’t know what i need necessarily other than birthing guides and breast feeding help.
Birthing at hospital, low budget, don’t have a birth plan yet
I’m looking for a doula and postpartum doula. I’m giving birth in a hospital I would like the doula to have at least 5 years of experience. I would also like to know if your company excepts insurance to determine my out of pocket cost and my estimated budget is $1000-1500.
Where do you plan to give birth (home/hospital)? Northwestern Provide your estimated budget: insurance Describe your birth plan: natural Describe your requirements for the provider (certification, number of years experience, second language spoken) Details about care recipients (Age, special needs, feeding, etc.) experienced Include any additional duties (Sleep training, cleaning, cooking, laundry etc.) Provide your estimated budget Include your insurance provider name and plan details. blue cross blueshield community health plan
I plan to give birth at Advocate Sherman in Elgin IL. I don’t have an exact budget, an I would just like someone aside from my husband who is able to speak up for me and assist me with laboring the way I want to. I also have major anxiety about postpartum because I suffered the loss of my first born at a month old.
Maryville IL Unknown Looking for an unmedicated birth/support and someone to support my husband while im in labor as this is our first child.
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