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Urgent Insurance Changes!
UnitedHealthcare’s New Lactation Coverage Changes: Why Parents Need to Pay Attention If you have UnitedHealthcare insurance and are planning to breastfeed, there is an important change coming September 1, 2026- and parents need to know about it. As an IBCLC, I spend my days helping families navigate the very real challenges that can come with breastfeeding and infant feeding. Sometimes the problem is mom’s milk supply. Sometimes it is pain, pumping, or latch. Sometimes the is
yolanda akins
Aug 274 min read


4 Lactation Tips Parents Need Right Now: Insights from an IBCLC
Breastfeeding is natural, but that doesn’t mean it always comes naturally. Every parent and baby are different, and even with preparation, challenges can arise. As an IBCLC, my role is to meet families where they are and provide evidence-based guidance that supports both parent and baby. Here are four lactation tips I find parents need most right now. 1. A Deep, Comfortable Latch Matters A good latch is the foundation of breastfeeding. When baby takes in more of the areola, n
yolanda akins
Mar 22 min read


Amenorrhea: The Birth Control They Don’t Tell You About
When I got pregnant with my surprise second baby, I was floored. I thought I had everything under control, I had recently weaned my...
yolanda akins
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Supporting Breastfeeding Moms: How Fathers or Partners Can Help
Supporting Breastfeeding Moms: How Fathers or Partners Can Help Bringing a new baby into the world is an incredible moment for any...
yolanda akins
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Why I Started My Breastmilk Jewelry Business: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Fulfillment
Why I Started My Breastmilk Jewelry Business: A Journey of Love, Faith, and Fulfillment The journey to starting my breastmilk jewelry...
yolanda akins
Aug 17, 20242 min read
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