Posts by Andrea Ippolito
How much does virtual lactation cost?
Good news, your first consultation is FREE! After that, your first 30-minute consultation is $50 and 60 minute standard consultations are $150 each. Simplifed virtual lactation consultations is an on-demand service. You pay for each lactation appointment as needed. There are no subscriptions or minimum number of session requirements. Start anytime, stop anytime. Two options…
Read MoreThe Case for Paid Parental Leave
Prepared by Simplifed team members Claire Dowell, Stephanie Leu, and Grace Zhang pdf version Introduction The United States is the only member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), or more economically advanced countries of the world, to not provide any federally mandated paid parental leave.1 Paid parental leave is defined as fully…
Read MoreWhat is Telelactation?
Telelactation (online breastfeeding help) is a contactless way to get professional medical advice, which is especially relevant during the current COVID climate. Read to see if telelactation is right for you.
Read MoreBreastfeeding your baby to sleep
It can be worrisome as a mother to not breastfeed your baby to sleep. Although it’s what many experts argue for, we’ll break down some commonly asked questions that’ll help you get a good sense of how to approach it yourself. Read on to see what Kathy Murphy, one of our very own IBCLCs, has…
Read MoreLabor infographics and goal setting worksheet
We at SimpliFed know that there are a million resources to tell you what to expect when you are expecting. We also know how overwhelming it can be to sift through page after page trying to understand what exactly will happen. To help you stay informed and empowered in the birthing process, we developed a…
Read MoreAetna lactation support reimbursement process
In this article we want to run through the specifics of getting reimbursed for Aetna. This is just one example of a plan, so your experience may vary slightly depending on your own individual plan. We have published an article outlining the general steps to figure out the reimbursement process here. The usual process 1.…
Read MoreInfant nutrition infographic and goal setting worksheet
We at SimpliFed understand the overwhelming pressure to choose how to feed your baby. We want to make it clear that while no option is perfect, every option will result in a happy, healthy baby! To help you make sense of the incredible amount of information out there to help you make the best decision…
Read MoreDoes my health insurance cover lactation support?
This is the #1 question that moms have. The Affordable Care Act gives women access to lactation counseling without cost-sharing for as long as they are breastfeeding. According to the National Women’s Law Center, the health care law requires all new health plans to cover “comprehensive prenatal and postnatal lactation support [and] counseling.” This means that…
Read MoreTalking through the most asked questions by parents surrounding giving birth during COVID-19
It is an insane time to be a new parent. You deserve a parade in your name. To help you navigate what is happening, we wanted to summarize the current state of information and recommendations from experts. Breastfeeding during COVID-19 According to the CDC, breast milk is still the best source of nutrition for most…
Read MoreSimpliFed’s Manifesto
What defines a good mother? There are hundreds of ways one becomes a mom. There are thousands of paths a mom can take during her pregnancy. And there are millions of decisions a mom makes once her child is born. What do I feed my newborn? Should my baby’s poop look like this? Why is…
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