Mama's Best LLC

08/28/2025

08/01/2025

Insurance Update!
Lots of changes lately. Don’t forget your out of network insurance can be submitted to your insurance or HSA on your own!

The Lactation Network takes:

* Aetna (select states)
* BCBSIL
* BCBSRI
* First Health
* First Choice Health
* Imagine Health
* Meritain (select states)
* Multiplan
* PNOA
* Sutter Health
* UHC
* VA CCN (optum East - regions 1-3)
* Velocity

https://go.lactationnetwork.com/MamasBestLLC

Wildflower:
* Aetna

https://portal.wildflowerhealth.net/affiliate-care/7b8bcf8

As always, reach out as needed!

📞: 937-638-4028
📧: elizabeth@mamasbest.org
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05/11/2025

Whether it’s your first Mother’s Day, twenty first, or grieving for your first….

What a blessing you are to this earth ❤️

05/05/2025

You’ve heard me preach about fl**ge sizing. Ni**le shields should match that!

🌟 Sizing and type of your shield matters! You want your shield to be comfortable and efficient while in use, as your fl**ge size should be!
🌟 Work with an IBCLC while using a ni**le shield as shields are not a long term solution. This will help you protect your milk supply while using a shield and create a plan for weaning from it.
🌟 Proper application is key!
1. Flip the tip of the shield halfway inside out.
2. Place your ni**le into the tip of the shield
3. Allow it to slowly evert while placing shield flush along your areola/breast.
* This will help create a better seal and your shield should not move around as easily.

📞: 937-638-4028
📧: elizabeth@mamasbest.org
📱: mamasbest.org

03/31/2025

Every ounce of breastmilk contains over three million germ killing cells. Even if you only give baby an ounce or two a day - it is still an important thing for baby’s health. Immune factors increase in late-stage lactation, so breastmilk is still beneficial as baby gets older. Don’t underestimate the power of breastmilk! 👶🏼🍼

03/06/2025

Are pacifiers “bad” for my baby?! There are pros and cons to pacifiers. Picking the right one and knowing when to use is key!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a blessed day! 🎄♥️

10/16/2024

It’s sp👀ky season, ya’ll!! I had to jump on the haunted house train because these make me laugh! What’s spooky for you this season?! 👻

09/27/2024

Mama’s Best accepts insurance through The Lactation Network! Here is an updated list of insurances *usually* accepted.
Blue Cross PPO
Blue Shield PPO
Anthem PPO
United Health Care HMO (no virtual consults are covered at this time)
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
Most plans that utilize Multiplan and PNOA

*Please note that PNOA and MultiPlan logos will appear alongside other payers on the medical insurance card like Aetna or UHC. If the card includes the PNOA or MultiPlan logos, they may accepted*

If accepted, you can be covered for up to 6 visits at no cost to you! Head over to mamasbest.org to check your insurance with no commitment.

Get the lactation support you need 🤱🏻💗

09/17/2024

09/17/2024

⭐️ Hydration - breastmilk is mainly made up of water. So every time you sit down to breastfeed or pump, grab something to drink to help your milk supply.
⭐️ Hand massage - gentle massage before and during your breastfeeding or pumping session can release more milk and fattier milk.
⭐️ Pump frequently - shorter, more frequent pumping sessions can signal your body to produce more milk.
⭐️ Pump at night - naturally, your body produces more prolactin (milk making hormone) in the middle of the night, which can boost your supply. This is so important during 0-12 weeks postpartum.
⭐️ Decrease stress - cortisol hormone is our stress hormone, when it’s high our oxytocin (love hormone) is low. We need oxytocin to let the milk out! Find your joy when breastfeeding or pumping.

📞: 937-638-4028
📧: elizabeth@mamasbest.org
📱: mamasbest.org

08/13/2024

Nutritive sucking is baby actively eating at the breast. You will hear “cuh” sounds while nursing and even see jaw movement. Your breasts should feel softer after baby gets done eating. Non nutritive sucking is slower sucking, keeps baby near you for comfort, continues to drive your milk supply and helps baby practice their suck, swallow and breathe.

Concerns on if your baby is transferring enough milk at breast? Reach out!

📞: 937-638-4028
📧: elizabeth@mamasbest.org
📱: mamasbest.org