06/10/2026
One of the biggest things I emphasize for my clients is how to make things as easy as possible for yourself postpartum! One of the things I think is easy to do is figure out what your insurance covers for lactation. Do they only cover hospital lactation or do they cover outside lactation help. If they do or don't still look at what IBCLCs are close to you, do you know who people would recommend? (Prenatal meet ups are a good idea if you can do it!) Are there any groups like Le Leche League in your area that you can attend not just for lactation help but to meet other moms?
Most of us hope that we won't need lactation help but a lot of us end up needing it, even just a little bit. Having a list of people you know you can reach out to removes what can be an extremely stressful step well ahead of time, which can make it easier to find help when you need it. Do you have any other thoughts or tips to add?