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It is our mission to assist families in reaching all of their feeding goals safely while optimizing the fourth trimester and postpartum period! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1607387408396-5GIUMNO3JQZ1XMFTHKAL/IMG_7802.jpg Home - About Find out more about our organization, mission, methods/equipment used, and the positive results our support has provided to families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/8701e893-ffc7-4b91-acae-ada5bd122b13/br+aj.jpg Home - GET HELP TODAY Need feeding support? You can contact us via text or phone call @ 518-344-6377. *Please leave infants age and main concerns. Expect a returned call/text within minutes to 2 hours. Call 911 for medical emergencies. *Our feeding clinic is centrally located at 634 Plank Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 Suite 102 https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/jenellenemethibclc daily 0.75 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/c483a383-1bf1-4b0f-a7f2-8ce7f3cabd79/sav+and+aj.jpg Our Consultants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/980295f7-1899-4fd4-a154-1c83a66f1631/IMG_4480.jpg Our Consultants - Jenelle Nemeth BSN, RN, IBCLC Founder of Breastfeeding Savvy Consultants Jenelle has been a registered nurse for over 15 years, spending the majority of her career as a Labor & Delivery Nurse, as well as Postpartum Nurse and Lactation Consultant at Saint Peter’s Hospital. Jenelle continued her education and became an IBCLC in 2015 when she realized her knowledge in breastfeeding/ pumping was limited. She has been supporting postpartum families ever since. Jenelle also directed a daycare with over 100 children in it and was fortunate to support postpartum families in the daycare setting. Daycare enhanced Jenelle’s experience with the older breastfeeding families/toddlers and helped solidify her clinical skills in regard to the older breastfeeding infant/ toddler stages. Jenelle breastfed her daughter for 27 months and although she struggled with her son (he tested her clinical knowledge regarding food sensitivities every step of the way!) was able to persevere and enjoyed breastfeeding him past toddlerhood. When Jenelle is not helping families optimize their postpartum journey, she enjoys spending time on the lake or at the beach with her husband and children. Jenelle is the clinician behind our clinics 24/7 phone line (text or call). She realizes that the early years sometimes can not wait hours for a call back especially when it comes to feeding, newborn or postpartum questions/ concerns. Jenelle triages the situation and can convert within minutes to a virtual consult as needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/20bc26b0-6ca0-4c0b-ae4d-0305389c5eca/IMG_0498.JPG Our Consultants - Barb Donnelly BA, RN, IBCLC Barb Donnelly is a Registered Nurse and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She was a long-time postpartum nurse where she discovered her love for helping mothers and families navigate the challenges and joys of breastfeeding. She was a hospital based IBCLC for 6 years before joining Breastfeeding Savvy in November of 2022. Barb has a particular interest in maternal mental health and the well-being of the entire family. Barb and her husband Michael have two children in their twenties, Liam and Maeve, and a crazy chocolate Lab named JoeB. When she’s not perpetually throwing a ball for JoeB, she enjoys baking and hiking with her husband in the ADK.’ Barb has been with Jenelle since the inception of our clinic and worked several years @ SPH with Jenelle as a nurse. Barb is competent in all postpartum related topics and is a true gem to our community! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/d2bc903e-7137-4d0f-bb66-3ff0d213e862/FullLogo_Transparent.png Our Consultants - Kathie Burke RN, IBCLC - Not currently practicing but we are hopeful to have kathie back in the near future Kathie is not currently practicing at our clinic but we do hope to have Kathie back in the future! Kathie is an RN who has worked in hospitals providing mothers, babies, families with care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, for several decades. She has always had a passion for birth and nursing. She was involved with La Leche League as a young mother-long term nursing her own babies, including tandem nursing. She has been an IBCLC for more than 10 years- providing teaching, support and assistance as needed for families both in the hospital, and via outpatient phone consults and office visits as needed, for help over coming challenges. She has had the greatest joy witnessing her own grandbabies nurse. She is eternally grateful her grown children understood the value of this part of their relationship with their children. And to her firstborn granddaughter, who really struggled with breastfeeding- she and her mama taught Kathie more than she ever wished for, how to support others. She would love to support you on your journey. FUN FACT: Kathie was Jenelle’s mentor many moons ago :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/f1b4c53f-4e51-44cb-973e-efc05fe25845/IMG_5054.jpeg Our Consultants - Annie Dolezal BSN, RN, IBCLC Annie has experience as an RN at Albany Medical Center’s PICU, the Progressive Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, St. Peter’s NICU, and an RN CLC (lactation counselor) at St. Peter’s Women and Children’s Department. Her greatest joy is to guide parents and children to become capable and confident in new skills, and to become advocates for themselves. Annie fell in love with the art and science of breastfeeding during her own breastfeeding experience with her firstborn. She became a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) in 2018 and IBCLC in 2023. She breastfed both of her children past toddlerhood, with happiness and challenges unique to each journey. Clinical research met practical experience many times over during Annie’s own journey - with bottle refusal, nursing strikes, pumping for work, nursing while babywearing, and so many snuggles! She is looking forward to helping you and your family on your own breastfeeding journey. Annie worked with Jenelle at a nurse at SPH/Burdette Center as well & joined our clinic just months after the launch. Annie is fluid in the postpartum world & is well versed with infants who had a NICU stay or special needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/fd43b49d-4a84-4131-a6dd-1db9871700a3/6011980501927495805.jpg Our Consultants - Sarah Henderson MS, OTR/L, IBCLC Sarah Henderson is an occupational therapist with over 15 years experience. She spent her career at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital helping patients return to their lives and regain independence. After having her daughter, Sarah personally experienced the rewarding yet difficult journey of breastfeeding. She realized her passion for lactation and decided to pursue a new aspect of her career to help other families meet their feeding goals! She became a Certified Lactation Counselor and joined Breastfeeding Savvy as an intern at the launch of our clinic in November 2022. Sarah gained hospital experience with another internship at Bellevue Woman’s Center. She gained her IBCLC in 2024 and now practices as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. With dedication and the support of our clinic, Sarah was able to personally experience breastfeeding while becoming a lactation consultant which was an invaluable learning opportunity for her and nursed her son past 24 months. Her children allowed her to learn firsthand about milk supply concerns, postpartum anxiety, returning to work, allergies, and breastfeeding while chasing after a preschooler. Her family enjoys going on adventures, eating good food, and playing with their pup. Sarah is thrilled for the opportunity to support you in your own unique breastfeeding experience! Sarah integrates her OT knowledge combined with her IBCLC and is fluid in every stage of the feeding journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/919ee4f9-7922-44c8-954e-1252d227ea83/IMG_5254.jpg Our Consultants - Amelia Jackson MS, OTR/L, IBCLC We are proud to welcome Amelia to our team! Bio to come :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680286625079-BD46VMOGIIUXD067AWRR/unsplash-image-IRi34LiL4uY.jpg Our Consultants - how can we optomize your journey? Assist immediately after delivery to ensure the optimal breastfeeding start. Assist in healing painful breastfeeding/nipples. Assist with poor weight gain/ failure to thrive. Assist with low milk supply/ oversupply. Assist the non-latching infant or latch issues. Provide assessment of infants’ oral cavity (tight frenulum also known as tongue tie) and discuss options. Answer all pumping questions/going back to work. Answer any medication questions or concerns. Assist with breastfeeding strikes/ distractibility phase. Assist with teething and biting during breastfeeding. Assist with thrush/yeast issues. Address any/all breast issues/ infections such as mastitis. Providing guidance in introducing solid foods and allergy questions. Assisting with weaning when ready. https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/schedule-appointment daily 0.75 2024-05-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1551407297387-GVB1T7QJ8D38WLP6WLOU/blob Schedule an appointment https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/services daily 0.75 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1551641934030-S5QTNTQMYOCB7KP22I3C/IMG_7353.PNG Services Provided https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680277429418-JQNXV24OFZG6GTTFVOLZ/unsplash-image-IE8KfewAp-w.jpg Services Provided - Prenatal Lactation Consultation (1 hour) This is such an important visit as it allows us to be a part of your journey while that little person is growing in utero! It will allow us to get an idea of what your delivery and breastfeeding goals are and will help us assist you in achieving these goals. This will be a private 1:1 breastfeeding preparation class that will be focused on your breastfeeding goals and how to best achieve these goals- don’t forget to invite spouse and grandparents if you want in this preparation class! (We encourage setting this appointment up between 30-34 weeks pregnant if you can only come once but ideally the research encourages clients to come between their first and second trimester and then again in their third trimester to enhance your feeding journey)We develop a breastfeeding plan based on YOUR BREASTFEEDING GOALS (this is about you and your baby- not us!) **Please see our class section to learn about our prenatal class! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680278306926-LR4ILDTSG9MEE8XYGI9F/unsplash-image-hdmGreHJPZ8.jpg Services Provided - Initial Lactation Consultation (1-2 hours) This is the longest consult as we review medical history, pregnancy and delivery experience leading up to your feeding journey. This initial consult typically takes anywhere from 1-2 hours (depending on situation and needs). We develop a customized feeding plan based on YOUR FEEDING GOALS (this is about you and your baby- not us!) We review safety in its entirety as safety to you and your infant is our highest priority. We use biological feeding positions to optimize rest and relaxation while feeding. We make human milk feeding as relaxed and enjoyable as possible; this will enhance your likelihood of wanting to prolong your human milk feeding relationship. If you are uncomfortable during human milk feeding and cannot relax you will be less likely to want to prolong the human milk feeding relationship. We only practice using the most evidenced based current research, to support our recommendations. We use a hospital grade scale to ensure adequate weight and feeding assessments. We are competent to work with infants ages birth- toddlerhood with any medical conditions and are well versed in all feeding stages. This consult includes a full medical history taken on both mom and baby as well as well as a thorough assessment of infant and moms’ anatomy. A full feeding assessment will be done and a pre and post weight will be done (meaning we will see how much milk baby drank at momma’s breast!) if this is possible at the time of visit or applicable to your custom feeding plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/eff88e70-4d00-4284-8d77-bf7679df4c4d/image0.jpeg Services Provided - Follow Up Lactation Consultation (45mins-1 hour) This option is great for the moms who need a follow up consult. It can take a few consults to obtain “smooth sailing” within your feeding journey and even when you are “smooth sailing”, the clinical research suggests a follow up every few weeks as your feeding journey will continue to change as your infants grows and develops! Anticipatory guidance is our goal to limit unnecessary anxiety. This visit usually takes about an hour and we will alter the initial plan based on parent/ infant needs and desires. Sustainability is key as well as mental health. A detailed report will documented and sent to your other healthcare providers if you would like. A detailed care plan will be sent to your email if you would like. Our clinic phones are always open to schedule subsequent appointments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680282378525-WP9X4TZSMX32XBQ6UINY/unsplash-image-I3UQSz13T9A.jpg Services Provided - Introducing Foods and continuing with breastfeeding (45mins-1hour) Adding whole foods can be very exciting! It can also provoke many questions. This is a great consult to focus on safety and how to best introduce solids without negatively effecting human milk feeding. (This consult is best when infant is between 4-5.5 months) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680283158973-Q3BFVIKXV2JUN7SKKNJS/unsplash-image-LazC7tdwEWk.jpg Services Provided - Bottle Feeding; Bottle refusal Consultation (1 hour) Bottle feeding can promote a lot of questions as to how much, how often or the best way to bottle feed. Sometimes a breastfeeding baby can also “refuse” a bottle. We have extensive experience with getting even the oldest babies to happily take a bottle. Our goal is to help eliminate stress with this consult. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/3e34c6fd-7574-41f8-9f54-18bc892961fa/IMG_2197.jpg Services Provided - Weaning Consultation (1 hour) This consultation can be bittersweet for many moms and infants/toddlers. There is never a right or wrong time to stop breastfeeding, or human milk feeding. We realize the AAP recommends two years and beyond due to the benefits human milk provides to moms and babies, however, a mother and infants physical and mental health is always priority. There is a safe way as well as a gentle way to make the ending as positive as possible for both mom and baby. Let us help make the ending as beautiful as the beginning. 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This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law designed to protect you, the patient, with regards to how your personal medical information is used and shared by your medical provider(s). As a lactation educator and counselor, we will keep a record of our counseling session, but any personal health information will be kept confidential. Your rights under HIPAA: Access to records: You may request a copy of your records, paper or electronic, at any time. We will provide these within a reasonable amount of time. Change to records: Within reason, you have the right to ask for a change to your medical record to change inaccurate information within your personal health record. Disclosure of records: Record history will be available up to six years in the past. You have the right to ask who your records have been shared with and why. We will provide you a list within a reasonable amount of time. We will provide one list each year free of charge, but a reasonable, cost-based fee will be assessed for any additional requests within 12 months. Restriction of sharing: You can put limits on who we are able to share your personal health record with. However, we are not required to agree to your request if such request would affect your care or if we are otherwise required by law to share the restricted information. Access to notice: You may request a copy of this privacy notice, paper or electronic, at any time. We will provide this to you within a reasonable amount of time. Designation of someone to act on your behalf: If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make choices about your health information. We will make sure that person has authority before we take any action. File a complaint: You can file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated using guidance below. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint. How we use your information: To treat you: This includes sending the information to other health professionals who are treating you or your infant. To bill for services rendered: This includes submitting bills to health plans and other entities for payment. To run our organization: This means we can use your information to treat you, improve your care and contact you when necessary (such as a follow-up appointment or for an additional service we think may benefit you). To comply with the law: This means that state law may require us to share your health information for a specific purpose (e.g., a workers’ compensation claim). The Privacy Rule allows me to share this information. To address workers’ compensation, law enforcement and other government requests. To respond to lawsuits and legal actions: If served with a subpoena or otherwise required by a court of competent jurisdiction, we may be compelled to share your health information. In these cases, we will never share your information unless you provide written permission: Marketing purposes Sale of your information You may also request that we share your information with other parties beyond what has been discussed above. To do so, you must submit a request to us, in writing, stating your need and to whom we should send the information. we will only provide as much information as is needed for the purpose stated, nothing more. I am the privacy officer for our private practice. My name and phone number are Jenelle Nemeth, 704-746-2424. Should you have a complaint, please come to me and I will work to resolve it quickly in a way which will keep you protected and comply with the law. If you have additional complaints, you can use your right under HIPAA to go to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. More information for their office can be found at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/. https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/testimonials-continued-1 daily 0.75 2021-10-03 https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680290651390-OVLRQ2O3DFPD2CWYMK8E/unsplash-image-Zyx1bK9mqmA.jpg Support Group - Savvy Care Club Our goal is to bring new families together so y’all can share stories and find comfort knowing you are not alone in the entry into parenthood! This is a post partum parent to parent group where babies get to play and post partum parents get to socialize and support one another; with a clinician available the duration of the group to provide knowledge and answer questions. ****Masks are optional at this time. If you have ANY symptoms- runny nose, cough etc. Please email Jenelle and request to participate virtually :) Health and safety is our number one priority! PLEASE JOIN US: You are welcomed to join anytime during SAVVY CARE CLUB HOURS- just show up! There is no out of pocket charge and always a judgement free zone! Join us! ** Please note our groups ARE open to the general public. Please call or text our clinic prior to coming to ensure available space if you are not an existing client. Thank you! ——————————————————————-- WEDNSDAYS: In person 10am-12pm @ our clinic- 634 Plank Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Suite 102. Come anytime within CLUB hours. Weekend Groups open to ALL moms (our pregnant moms too!) and ALL aged infants: FEBRUARY 7th 0930-1130pm, MARCH 14th 9:30am-11:30am https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/new-page-3 daily 0.75 2025-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680362611207-K4R0VYJRGG6LLUIMD9EE/unsplash-image-Uvlir2v-dXE.jpg Cancellation Policy - Breastfeeding Savvy has a 24 hour cancellation notice To our amazing warrior moms- Please understand that we have to have a 24-hour cancelation notice to be fair to our consultants and other clients that would have been able to book that slot. We can convert from in-person to virtual last minute instead of canceling. In person is always recommended for best results! If you cancel under 24 hours a $50 cancelation fee may apply. 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Still, lots of parents had zero support, even when they were covered by insurance. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010, changed this: Mandated that mothers needed to be given reasonable break time and private space to express milk for up to 1 year after giving birth. Required health insurance benefits to lower costs associated with providing breast milk to children. Under the ACA, all private insurance companies have to provide coverage for comprehensive breastfeeding support — without any out-of-pocket costs for parents. please mention the affordable care act when calling your insurance- its law! Under the ACA, all private insurance companies have to provide coverage for comprehensive breastfeeding support — without any out-of-pocket costs for parents. Getting the breastfeeding support you deserve through ACA Since the ACA went into effect in 2010, insurance companies have changed their breastfeeding coverage policies. You should check with your insurance provider to see: What kind of pump—brand, type of pump, and features—you’re entitled to have? When and where can you get the pump? Whether renting a hospital-grade pump is covered? How much lactation support can you access? Do you need preauthorization to work with a lactation consultant? Where can you find a list of in-network lactation consultants? Do they reimburse for out of network lactation consultants? Did you know? Every time you give birth, your insurance provider has to offer you a breast pump AND access to breastfeeding education and support (i.e., lactation counseling) without making you take on a copay. THIS IS A FEDERAL LAW! Ask questions and ask for help https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/finances-and-payments daily 0.75 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680276409764-GL5G6HTH4RN2XADJVX8E/unsplash-image-eD3E2lu-ZPc.jpg Pricing - Prenatal (Before delivery) Lactation Consultation (1 hour) $150 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Checks: (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) We also offer a breastfeeding class in a group setting. Please check out our “classes” page. We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance in hopes to obtain reimbursement (please see our insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680275283350-HMAYOIFHPEBOHRFQLYGK/unsplash-image-qhaAXVw3r8w.jpg Pricing - Initial Lactation ConsulTATION (1.5-2hours) $250 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Check prior to consult. (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna**, CIGNA**, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) **Aetna, Cigna are covered for 6 visits- more need approval *MVP can sometimes be approved to be seen- please ask Jenelle for details We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance in hopes to obtain reimbursement (please see our Insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680275844556-2EN6JYKUQEBCFSKLFEGT/unsplash-image-9AbnIn30Iao.jpg Pricing - Follow up Lactation Consultation (1 hour) $150 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Check prior to consult. (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna**, CIGNA**, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) **Aetna, Cigna are covered for 6 visits- more need approval *MVP can sometimes be approved to be seen- please ask Jenelle for details We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance in hopes to obtain reimbursement (please see our insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680283989649-MQW0W760VC2ARNDVILFQ/unsplash-image-STLxNJFDfcc.jpg Pricing - Introducing solids (45min-1hour) *check out our CPR class! $150 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Check prior to consult. (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna**, CIGNA**, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) **Aetna, Cigna are covered for 6 visits- more need approval *MVP can sometimes be approved to be seen- please ask Jenelle for details We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance in hopes to obtain reimbursement (please see our insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680283441483-E107JVZ9FCB025YDP9DP/unsplash-image-qUSj1BVnIGk.jpg Pricing - Weaning Consultation (1hour) $150 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Check prior to consult. (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna**, CIGNA**, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) **Aetna, Cigna are covered for 6 visits- more need approval *MVP can sometimes be approved to be seen- please ask Jenelle for details We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance in hopes to obtain reimbursement (please see our insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680283714899-VTBNX6WV7EMCLQAFCEGU/unsplash-image-vaozLvtSHok.jpg Pricing - Bottle feeding; bottle refusal (45 min-1hour) $150 is due at the time of service. We accept Venmo or Check at the time of consult. (There is not an out-of-pocket fee for CDPHP members, UHC Empire NYSHIP, Aetna**, CIGNA**, UHC, CDPHP/Medicaid) **Aetna, Cigna are covered for 6 visits- more need approval *MVP can sometimes be approved to be seen- please ask Jenelle for details We provide a detailed receipt with our NPI # as well as diagnostic codes which should be submitted to your insurance to obtain reimbursement (please see our insurance page as well as Affordable Care Act Page… know your rights!) https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/our-mission daily 0.75 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1680285203800-7O37ITGJEGPKSSYNZK4Y/unsplash-image-ioIbdrdpLL4.jpg Our Mission - our Mission Our mission is simple. It is to educated families on the benefits of human milk & support families in the community to feed their babies. Our goal is to help families create an individual feeding plan based on parents desires after parents are fully educated regarding the benefits of human milk. Our mission is to normalize human milk feeding and provide the community with a safe haven for postpartum families to gather and connect with one another via “postpartum circles” & classes :) https://www.breastfeedingsavvy.com/new-page-5 daily 0.75 2025-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c71c22b8d97406dfec389c3/1764642899177-1A5WSJ0YU8KKD86UJAZW/unsplash-image-5ZeGkDNJsn8.jpg IBCLC vs CLC/CBE or "lactation specialist"