access to support

Complicated Issues, Public Policies

They acted on the belief that battered women deserved to be defended.

IBCLC Licensure and Access to Care

• Reduce confusion about training and experience. Assure families, insurance companies and other health care providers of a level of care.• Provide a way for women to earn a viable income as a licensed professional.• Improve insurance coverage or reimbursement for IBCLC services.

Advocacy That Works

Phone calls and letters can make a difference. Some insurance companies have learned from this education and advocacy.

United Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit

These scenes represent obstacles to care. A class action suit against United Healthcare is being formed. Here is the person to contact.

Tongue Tie program on WBUR

Understanding oral function and lactation is essential. Equally important is how a difficult postpartum experience affects a family and the value of follow up care. This is good example of the need for access to IBCLC lactation support.