Prenatal Services
December 15, 2021 2024-07-11 20:48Prenatal Services
Prenatal Services
Don’t know where to start when it comes to breastfeeding? We’re here for you!
Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives will help you achieve a more successful breastfeeding experience. Knowledge is power! We are here to empower, educate, and support you along your journey into parenthood. The best part? Our services are covered at 100% by most insurance. Learn more below.
Click Below To Learn More About Our Prenatal Services
Set yourself up for breastfeeding success! While not everyone will experience problems, mothers who prepare ahead tend to have smoother, easier breastfeeding journeys. Your prenatal consult is tailored to your specific needs and will include individualized breastfeeding education, a breast exam, demonstration of key techniques in the first few days, referrals to other health care providers who may need to be part of your breastfeeding team, how to establish your milk supply, common hospital procedures and experiences that lead to unplanned supplementation… and more!
Taking steps to prepare yourself for the realities of breastfeeding can lead to a much smoother experience and empower you to navigate minor concerns before they become major issues. Additionally, going over your personal situation and medical history with a lactation consultant before your baby is born can help to identify potential risk factors for breastfeeding difficulties.
Having your prenatal consult early in your third trimester is the ideal time to set you up for breastfeeding success before your baby is born.
We are in-network with most major insurance companies. Our classes and consults are typically covered at 100%, meaning no out of pocket cost to you! If pre-verification of benefits or physician referral is required, we will obtain those for you. For more information on insurance, click here.
1. Order Your Consultation Online. *Unsure if your insurance will cover your appointment? Input your insurance information HERE and we’ll verify your benefits.*
2. A Member of Our Team Will Call You to Schedule Your Consult.
3. Meet with One of Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) In-Person or via HIPAA Secure Video.
Prenatal Classes
Preparation is key! Our classes are live-streamed, so you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Practice along with our highly qualified instructors and ask as many questions as you need. Best part? Most of our classes are fully covered by insurance!
Prefer an in person class? If you are delivering at Cedar Park Regional, you can take our classes in person at no cost (available only to families delivering there). Register here: Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.
We recommend taking our prenatal classes sometime in your third trimester, ideally 4-6 weeks ahead of your due date. This way, the education is still fresh in your mind after giving birth!
Mothers/families who receive breastfeeding education prenatally tend to have a smoother, longer, and more successful experience.
Taught by a compassionate and experienced lactation consultant (IBCLC), this comprehensive class will provide you with up-to-date, evidence-based information, help to bust common myths about breastfeeding, and empower you to achieve your desired breastfeeding relationship. Partners and/or support persons are encouraged to attend!
We will discuss:
- Advantages of breastfeeding
- Breast anatomy
- Proper latching technique
- How to position and hold your baby for a more comfortable breastfeeding experience
- How to establish a good milk supply
- How to know if your baby is getting enough to eat
- How partners can participate in the breastfeeding experience
- Breast pumps
- Breastfeeding resources and support groups
- How to address the challenges of breastfeeding
Class is about 2.5-3 hours in length.
Our Newborn Care live-stream webinar class is taught by a registered nurse, and teaches expectant parents who have little or no experience with babies how to care for a newborn.
This class is interactive so be prepared to swaddle, burp, and diaper some baby dolls! You will receive a list of recommended supplies to have on hand. Partners are encouraged to attend.
We will discuss:
- Newborn appearance
- Newborn behavior & reflexes
- What to expect in the hospital
- Newborn testing procedures
- How to choose a Pediatrician
- Newborn baby care such as swaddling, soothing, diapering, bathing and feeding.
- Newborn safety including shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome, car seat safety, and when to call the Pediatrician
Class is about 2.5-3 hours in length.
*Please note that this class is not for certification. It is designed for parents and caregivers.*
Our Infant CPR & Safety live-stream webinar class is taught by a registered nurse and teaches preventative and life-saving information to parents and caregivers of infants up to 1 year of age. In addition to CPR techniques, parents will learn how to make their home and vehicle a safer place for their infant. The instructor will demonstrate how to perform infant CPR using a mannequin and participants are encouraged to practice along at home.
Mannequins and CPR supplies can be purchased if desired (we like this kit), or you can improvise with a baby doll. Anyone caring for young infants is encouraged to attend this important class!
We will discuss:
- Infant CPR
- Infant Choking
- Baby Proofing Your Home
- Car Seat Safety
Class is about 2.5 – 3 hours in length and costs only $25 per person. Insurance does not cover it. To register, please click HERE.
