TLC-Team lactation Care of Southwest Virginia

05/09/2025

We accept most insurances! Please reach out if you need lactation help 🥰

28/07/2025

We are expanding!! With Alex passing her boards we are now offering Lactation care in more counties 🥰🥰

28/07/2025

So blessed to be a part of this event every year with the amazing Ashley Parker Photography and C. Chisom Photography ♥️

27/07/2025

We had a wonderful time yesterday with Ashley Parker Photography and C. Chisom Photography for our kickoff for world breastfeeding week! August 1st- August 7th
Pictures to come!

This was last years pic and 3 sweet moms in this picture also joined us this year ♥️

24/07/2025

Big sister Isabella introduced her new little sister to her friend Quinn today at breastfeeding support group. Isabella is getting Quinn prepared for her new little brother that’s coming in the next few weeks ♥️

17/07/2025

It’s so sweet to watch these little ones from newborns to best friends!
Come join us the second and fourth Wednesday at 10am for breastfeeding support group!
920 Tanyard Rd - Rocky Mount !

15/07/2025

We love when big siblings like to be involved in our home visits 🥰
This visit was very special to me (Shanna) because I met this big sister when she was a newborn! It’s always extra special being asked to support a family for the next baby!!

11/07/2025

This is just a reminder if anyone is pregnant or currently breastfeeding/pumping and have Anthem/BCBS for insurance and might need breastfeding support- we need to get approval for lactation visits before the 14th.
PM me if you have any questions.

05/07/2025

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Did you know that Anthem BCBS is the only major insurance company that does not cover lactation care with IBCLCs? This needs to change! If your family has Anthem insurance and you have used IBCLC care in the past - or plan to do so in the future - your letters are needed to convince Anthem to cover lactation care!! All you need to do is write a quick email saying:

* You are an Anthem insured
* You have used and value IBCLC care in the past - or plan to do so in the future
* You demand that they contract with IBCLCS so that you can receive expert-level care for you and your baby!

Two IBCLCs are spearheading this effort and are meeting with Anthem execs soon. Send your email ASAP to: kristin@milkguide.com

01/07/2025

Very important info!

NEWS FOR LACTATING PARENTS INSURED BY ANTHEM BCBS: LACTATION NETWORK NO LONGER PROVIDING COVERAGE TO ANTHEM MEMBERS AS OF 7/15/25

BACKGROUND

When a family is in need of lactation care, most will turn to an IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant like Star Lactation. Unlike most other insurance companies, Anthem BCBS will not cover lactation care provided by IBCLCs. They will only cover lactation services provided by a doctor, NP, PA or midwife.

In 2020, a company called Lactation Network stepped in to help Anthem members get coverage. They created a network of contract-based IBCLCS that provide services to Anthem families across the nation. Lactation Network would bill Anthem on an out-of-network basis for the services rendered by its IBCLCs, and then they were paid by Anthem accordingly.

On June 30, 2025, Lactation Network announced to IBCLCs that as of July 15, 2025, due to lack of payment by Anthem, it will no longer work with families insured by Anthem BCBS.

WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU:
* If you already have been approved for coverage by Lactation Network, Lactation Network states that you will still be covered up to the # of visits you've been approved for. Please note that things are rapidly changing at Lactation Network and it’s certainly possible that they may discontinue coverage.
* Lactation Network states that it will still take coverage requests until 7/14/25.
* On 7/15, Anthem members will not be covered for lactation care provided by private practice IBCLCs like Star Lactation. Anthem members will need to self pay. Star Lactation can provide a superbill (receipt) that can be submitted to Anthem for possible reimbursement.

We are so sorry that this has happened. This is affecting every private practice IBCLC and millions of Anthem families across the country. It's our hope that with public pressure, Anthem will change its policy and contract with IBCLCs directly - just like Aetna, UHC, Tricare, Cigna and many other health plans.

If you have questions, we can try to answer here, but we also suggest you reach out to Lactation Network (if you already have coverage) as well as, and more importantly to, Anthem itself.

22/05/2025

We recently did a restock of all our necessities from our favorite local herbalist. Freya's Garden provides us with the best ni**le balm, diaper cream , Dairy Fairy capsules and Milky Mama herbal tea to support breastmilk supply.
If you haven’t tried these products, you should! The positive feedback has been amazing!

08/01/2025

Thank you to all the families that entrusted us in caring for you this year! We are looking forward to the blessings 2025 has in store ✨