- Ann Conlon-Smith, IBCLC, RLC has seen thousands of families over the years.
- Full history is taken of mother and baby
- Typical consultation takes approximately 60-90 minutes and includes observations, encouragement, assistance, referrals, suggestions, weight and intake checks and reassurance in feeding your baby
- After meeting to assess feeding and concerns, helpful recommendations are offered in a full care plan/report which is submitted to family and health care provider before the end of day.
- Some follow up phone calls, texts, or emails are usually included, but often a follow up visit may work better at some point.
- Board certified since 1996 and has been helping thousands of families feed their newborns since then
- Lactation consultants are members of the allied medical team and are board certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
- Ann speaks at professional conferences
Maybe you did take the breastfeeding class or maybe you didn’t. You read some of the recommended books and checked with your friends, but now that your baby is here, you’re feeling somewhat overwhelmed or uncomfortable. You may feel unsure of whether things are going well or not. New families are bombarded with confusing information on how to feed their babies. Often, they have had little or no exposure to breastfeeding prior to the birth of their own baby. There are helpful lactation consultants in many hospitals and birth centers for the first 48 hours, but sometimes as the new family arrives home, medications have worn off, fatigue and hunger have set in, and questions and concerns increase.
Appointments
Appointments for consultation can be made by calling or texting 919-389-1599 or by email at aconsmith@gmail.com
Once appointment is made, the following is needed before meeting
INSURANCE
For Aetna or UHC click on: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/TriangleLactation You will get a quick response for coverage of our consultation.
For Cigna click on portal. https://portal.wildflowerhealth.net/affiliate-care/a8e0aae
Recently, BCBS discontinued direct lactation coverage. For BCBS and other insurance policies not covered directly, check with your insurance as to whether they will reimburse you for payment of consultation when you supply them with Super Bill that includes treatment and diagnosis codes.
FOR APPOINTMENT Complete intake form as soon as you can. Once received, I can confirm our appointment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JXMnxnSi1e9LDhCgqJtvL9ec7L5WRvtDmeF_eOL8OYM/edit
BRING TO CONSULTATION:
1- Baby should be ready to feed. Doesn’t need to be “starving” but able to feed while we are together.
2- Bring milk with you if you know baby needs supplementation
‘3- Wear comfortable clothing for nursing baby.
4-You can bring pump if you’d like or I can assess for flange size via video
5- Bring any accessories you are using to feed (like nipple shield, etc)
LOCATED IN RALEIGH, NC
“It’s been almost 8 months. It’s hard, it’s a commitment, it’s a sacrifice. I’ve been frustrated, I’ve wanted to give up. I’ve been told I can’t do it. I’ve been asked why I don’t just give bottles. But I’ve gained more than I’ve given. I’ve gained one on one time I wouldn’t have otherwise gotten. I’ve given them the best I could. I’ve learned how strong I am. I debated sharing this photo, but this is my life. This isn’t vulgar, this isn’t sexualized. This is hard work, dedication. Lets normalize breastfeeding!
A huge thank you to Babymonster Photography for capturing this for me.”