Serenity Breastfeeding Support

08/21/2025

One question that I am asked a lot is "Do you take insurance?"

I am in network with Aetna, Ambetter, Qualchoice, United Healthcare, and UMR. Most plans cover lactation appointments with cost ranging from $0-60 per appointment. This includes most PPO, POS and some other plan types.

I am able to accept Cigna plans through a partnership with Wildflower.

I am able to provide in network care for BCBS through a partnership with Lactation Consultants of America. The coverage for BCBS is going to be dependent on your plan and does vary widely. You can verify BCBS coverage by asking your insurance "What is my in-network coverage for lactation services under CPT code S9443 with diagnosis code Z39.1 billed in a professional (not facility) setting?"

If your insurance does not cover lactation care in a professional setting, self-pay options include HSA and FSA cards because lactation services are eligible expenses.

I hope to add even more plans, including Medicaid, when Arkansas's new lactation law goes into effect January 2026.

08/07/2025

Have you used moringa for milk production?

Do any of the herbs thought to boost lactation have scientific backing? Yes. This 2025 systematic review analyzes the effects of malunggay (moringa oleifera) on milk volumes and prolactin levels. Its consistently positive findings set this botanical apart from the rest. Free download here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40724308/

08/01/2025

August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week and kicks off National Breastfeeding Month. I am immensely proud to be one of Arkansas’ 127 IBCLCs!

07/17/2025

Looking for a doula? This program may help you access one for your birth for free. Saline is one of the eligible counties listed.

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation is looking for expectant mothers in 41 Arkansas counties to receive free services from doulas-in-training. The institute is seeking mothers who are expected to give birth before Dec. 1. A...

07/06/2025

Always good to see supportive policies for new mothers.

05/15/2025

Super excited to announce the addition of in-network coverage for most BCBS and Cigna plans! Home visits are covered by most insurance plans--most without out-of-pocket expense. Home visits currently offered in Central Arkansas. Some areas outside of Saline or Pulaski counties offered as scheduling allows and for an additional travel fee. DM for information on your specific plan or to schedule your prenatal or postpartum visit.

05/07/2025

Donating locally is an option at the UAMS Milk Bank!

🍼 Reminder! UAMS Milk Bank Donor Drive 🍼

Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM for our Donor Drive!

We're looking for generous milk donors to help nourish Arkansas' most vulnerable infants. Whether you're already donating or just curious about how to get started, we’d love to see you there!

📍 Location: UAMS Milk Bank, 401 S. Monroe St, Little Rock, AR 72205
🕘 Date/Time: Saturday, May 10 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💙 Give the gift of life — donate breast milk and make a difference!

For more info on how to become a donor, visit: https://uamshealth.com/uams-milk-bank/

05/02/2025

Y’all see what I’m seeing, too, right? 😂

04/04/2025

Home visits are effective and beneficial for families—something we already know. But studies like this one help shape legislative policies for insurance coverage for the care IBCLCs provide.

Did you know IBCLCs® significantly impact breastfeeding rates? Our new knowledge brief, Efficacy of the Profession, dives into the data.

Access the full brief on www.NLCA.us or click the link in our bio.

04/01/2025

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🚨 **BIG NEWS!** 🚨 The **UAMS Milk Bank** is now offering **"Flavored Breast Milk"** for babies with refined palates! 🍓🍫☕

Coming soon:
🥛 Strawberry Swirl
🍫 Choco-Latte
☕ Espresso Energizer (for those *extra* fussy nights!)

… Just kidding! 😂 Babies don’t need fancy flavors—**breast milk is already perfectly designed for them!** But what’s NOT a joke? The lifesaving power of **donor milk** for fragile NICU babies.

Thinking about donating? **You can make a real difference!**
Learn more at: uamshealth.com/uams-milk-bank/ 💙

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03/05/2025

This year marks 22 years working in lactation and 8 years as an IBCLC. 🎉

I truly love babies and toddlers. Everyone who knows me would agree. But my favorite thing about my job is the parents. I get to see a mother’s tense muscles release when the latch is pain-free. I get the celebrate when milk supply increases because we made adjustments to pumping and fl**ge sizes. I get to hold space for the ones that struggle to make enough milk despite trying all the things. I get to help babies and parents with bottles, solid foods, returning to work, and weaning when the time comes for them. I am so lucky to have a job that i love. 💕

Happy IBCLC day to all of my colleagues most especially to the ones who inspired and supported me on this path. 🥂

11/13/2024

Are you breastfeeding your baby? Your child may qualify for a nutrition research study for 4-12-month old infants. To thank you for your participation, a 2- month supply of diapers will be provided.

To find out if you are eligible, 📞call 501-364-3309!