In an effort to fight against the challenges brought on by COVID-19, Sonder Health and the Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition are teaming up to bring expert lactation care straight to your home for FREE.
As a new or expecting parent, you may have discovered that COVID-19 has brought on a whole new set of challenges and disruptions when it comes to successful breastfeeding.
Don't worry…you aren't alone.
Did you know that 92% of women have problems with breastfeeding and over half of them discover they need to seek help after hours?
Don't you wish you could just bring a lactation consultant to YOU?
Well, now, you can!
Is an online lactation consultant right for me?
What is an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (or Registered Lactation Consultant, RLC) is an expert in the field of lactation. They have top-level breastfeeding education and they have demonstrated they have proven expertise in their skillset related to the care and management of lactation.The IBCLC credential is the highest level for breastfeeding support and is considered to be the gold standard in lactation care.
Why an IBCLC?
When you work with an IBCLC, you can rest assured that you will receive competent, expert-level care.All breastfeeding supporters play a critical role in serving families, but when faced with complex or unique challenges and problems, an IBCLC is going to be able to troubleshoot and create individualized care plans specific to your situation and work with other members of your healthcare team to help you achieve the best outcome possible.
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Common Breastfeeding Issues
We address many challenges and can help you:
- Learn how to position and latch your baby
- Troubleshoot pain and milk supply issues
- Deal with plugged ducts or mastitis, inverted or flat nipples, tongue ties or other oral issues
- Understand supplementing and bottle-feeding
- Manage a persistently hungry baby and figure out how you can both get rest… safely
- Ensure that your baby is getting enough and teach you how to feel confident that your baby is growing well
- Teach you strategies for pumping, keeping up a supply and how to prepare for returning to work
- Help with feeding a NICU graduate, late pre-term, or a baby with special needs
- Assist with relactation or induced lactation
- Coach your through gentle weaning strategies
- Set you up for success and answer all of your questions if you are pregnant and planning on breastfeeding your baby!
Getting Started Is Easy:
01
Login or Register
Login with your username and password.If you are a first time patient - click "sign up with Amwell" to register using your name and email address.
02
Choose & Book an IBCLC
We'll show you a list of available providers, their experience, and ratings.Choose the Lactation Consultant who works best for you and book your appointment.
03
Start Your Visit
At the time of your appointment, click 'Get Started'.Your Lactation Consultant will review your history, assess your issues, and create an individualized care plan just for you.
Watch the video for step-by-step instructions on how to get started!
