Sharla Lloyd Halperin, Lactation Consultant in Boston, MA

Sharla Lloyd Halperin Lactation Consultant in Boston, MA

5.0 5 reviews 29 years of experience
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About Sharla

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!

Lactation Consultant services

Accepted insurance

Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Cigna Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Humana Tricare Tufts Health Plan UnitedHealthcare Message Sharla to confirm coverage for your plan.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice. I provide evidence-based care to breastfeeding / chest feeding / body feeding / 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, Cigna, Mass General Brigham Health Plan and TRICARE. For my clients with different insurance plans, such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, and United Healthcare, clients pay me directly and then I provide documentation (a superbill receipt) for seeking reimbursement from the 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

Reviews for Sharla Lloyd Halperin

5.0 5 reviews
5.0

Don’t look elsewhere, hire Sharla! Working with Sharla was truly one of the best decisions I made after having my baby. Breastfeeding can be an overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes difficult journey, and Sharla made it so much easier for me. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, responsive, and she made me feel confident in what I was doing. When we ran into challenges, including my son’s tongue-tie and my experience with mastitis, Sharla quickly helped identify what was going on and gave me solutions that made a huge difference. Whenever I had a question or wasn’t sure what to do next, I could turn to Sharla, who gave me thoughtful and practical guidance. I only wish I had found Sharla with my first healthy child! Having her support this time around made a massive positive difference in my postpartum experience. If you’re considering working with a lactation consultant, I cannot recommend Sharla enough. She is absolutely worth it!

— Caitlin V.

5.0

I wish I could give Sharla 10 stars!! Her communication is exceptional - from the first outreach for scheduling, in person, and after our appointments she was responsive and timely (even if I texted her at 9 PM on a Friday, sorry Sharla!). She is a perfect mix of professional and kind which made it so comfortable. She is extremely knowledgeable and the variety of suggestions and tools she explained and offered was so uplifting and really took the fear out of the experience we were having. Happy to also report her suggestions solved our bottle refusal after a few weeks!

— Kelsey L.

5.0

Working with Sharla has been a game changing experience for my family as we navigate the challenges feeding our newborn. She is warm and engaging with the ability to demystify a complicated and pressure filled subject. After both initial and follow up appointments we have been left feeling well take care of and well prepared.

— Phil G.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • IBCLC (2006)

Education

  • BS Nutrition and Dietetics (1996)
  • MPH Maternal and Child Health (2019)

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)

Languages

  • English

Credentials

BS IBCLC MPH

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Infant Care Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Multiples Newborn Care Newborn Exam Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Postpartum Life Prenatal Lactation Education Telehealth

Frequently asked questions

Does Sharla accept insurance?

Sharla lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Humana, Tricare, Tufts Health Plan, and UnitedHealthcare as accepted insurance. Message Sharla to confirm coverage for your plan.

Service area

Sharla is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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