About me

It's said that breastfeeding a baby is the most natural thing in the world, but it doesn't always come naturally. Like many new parents, I experienced a few challenges while breastfeeding my own children. I want to help others avoid or overcome similar difficulties, if possible. The nursing dyad is such a special relationship and I want as many people as possible to get a chance to experience it. Here in America, lactation consultants are often the only health professional visiting a new family in their home, and sometimes we are the only health care worker seeing a new mom in the first six weeks postpartum. I feel really lucky to be one of the first people to meet the new baby! An IBCLC is a unique professional for your family's unique needs. We are small parts sister, friend, nurse, doula, nutritionist, therapist, parenting coach, biology teacher, and detective! We are an important part of your postpartum support system!

Education

BS Nutrition and Dietetics (1996)

MPH Maternal and Child Health (2019)

Certification and training

IBCLC (2006)

Memberships and affiliations

International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)

United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA)

National Lactation Consultant Association (NLCA)

Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association (MLCA)

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC)

Credentials

Specialties

Languages

English

Accepted insurances

Service introduction

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice. I provide evidence-based care to breastfeeding / chestfeeding / lactating families. I provide lactation consultations and prenatal breastfeeding classes in your home if you live within a 30-45 minute radius of Boston. I also offer virtual or tele-health visits to anyone, anywhere. I am in network with Aetna and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. For my clients with different insurance plans, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, United Healthcare, and Tufts, I provide documentation (a superbill receipt) for seeking reimbursement from your insurance company. The Affordable Care Act promises lactation care as preventive women’s health care. Please sign up for an appointment on my website: www.sharlalloydhalperin.com

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