06/03/2026
I will not go down without a fight.
And by fight, I mean full toddler-in-the-aisle-who-was-told-no energy.
UnitedHealthcare wants to cut coverage for your baby’s lactation care. Here’s how to push back.
I’m off to send my 2nd letter fighting against the new changes is proposing for September 1. Don’t worry, I have several more written up, and I plan to take action at every level.
In plain English: this could make it harder for babies to have their part of the lactation visit covered by insurance.
And that matters, because babies are not just “present” at lactation visits.
They are being assessed too.
IBCLCs across the U.S. are fighting for you.
I have spent years working to get in-network with insurance companies so families could use the benefits they are already paying for.
And you deserve to use your insurance for lactation care.
Because lactation visits are not “just breastfeeding help.”
During a visit, we are often assessing the lactating parent’s milk supply, ni**le pain, pumping, comfort, recovery, and feeding goals.
We are also assessing the baby’s latch, oral function, bottle feeding, weight gain, milk transfer, supplementation needs, and overall feeding ability.
It is two patients.
The parent needs care.
The baby needs care.
If you have UnitedHealthcare, this may affect your access to covered lactation care starting September 1.
Parents and IBCLCs can submit letters, contact UnitedHealthcare, and share why baby healthcare matters.
If you are a parent or an IBCLC who wants resources to help push back, DM me or comment BABY and I’ll send you what I have.
More info coming. We all just recently found out about this proposed change, and we are not staying quiet.
