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What is MilkBodySoul?

MilkBodySoul combines the skills and expertise of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwife) to offer you the most holistic approach during your breastfeeding and lactation journey. We provide in-home holistic lactation services as well as lactation classes for parents, caregivers and health care professionals.

Based out of Hoboken (and Bergen County) NJ our main mission is to provide in-home health care throughout your lactation journey. We remove the inconvenience of traveling from provider to provider and bring services to you, in a familiar environment that focuses on you, your baby, and your family.

In addition to one-on-one lactation consultations, we also provide research based-education programs to your support networks such as your partner, extended family, child care providers and other healthcare providers.

FAQS

WHAT IS AN IBCLC?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. They are a part of the healthcare team that provides support, education and specialized consultation to lactating women and their families. Some IBCLC are based within the hospital and provide services at the bedside immediately before and/or after birth, other IBCLCs are in private practice outside of the hospital and provide consultation to women, babies and families before birth, immediately after birth or at any point along a lactating woman’s journey.

WHAT IS A NURSE PRACTITIONER?

Independent Health Care Practitioner with prescriptive authority. A nurse who has a Masters of Science in Nursing and has completed clinical training to become an independent practitioner in a specialty of their choosing. In addition, an NP has passed a specialty certification exam and maintains yearly educational requirements.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING A LACTATION CONSULTATION?

Well..quite a bit! Here is a snap-shot:

  • Review of Medical History, Birth and Lactation history

  • Physical exam of Mother and Baby

  • Assessment of baby’s latch and assistance with latching

  • Assessment and education re: pumping and flange fitting

  • Weighted feed (weigh baby before and after feeding)

  • Discussion and follow through of any needed medical care

  • Lots and lots of education, tips and tricks for successful lactation and infant feeding

  • Discussion of local resources and referrals

  • Development of treatment and care plan to meet your lactation goals

DO YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL BREASTFEEDING EXPERIENCE?

Yes! I have 3 children who have all breastfed and all of which have successfully weaned! I have personally worked through mastitis, tongue and lip tie, cracked nipples, nipple vasospasm, engorgement, difficult latch, sleepless nights, working and pumping, babies with milk protein intolerance, multi-food protein intolerance as well as a breastfed child with an anaphylactic food allergy.

WHY MILKBODYSOUL?

The healthcare we receive today is fractured. We see a different specialist for each part of our body. The truth is that our bodies are one entity. We can not separate our mind from our breasts from our stomach from our inner beings. We are constantly in a state of healing in search for optimal heath. Health only can occur once our MindBodySoul is recognized and treated as one.

Although this is true for every aspect of our lives, we find that the disconnect of MindBodySoul during lactation is one of the greatest contributors to lactation failure. We treat lactation as a very holistic goal. Mom and baby are one dyad together and finding harmony in your body and in your life will lead to the greatest success and health.

DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?

We are not currently in network with any insurance carrier. We will provide superbill (itemized receipt) after collecting payment. This can be submitted to your insurance carrier to request reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions re insurance.