Breastfeeding or pumping in public places can be stressful with many moms still discriminated against by 24% of Americans who deem any kind of breast exposure as inappropriate. If you’re worried about comments from others telling you to “cover up,” it is important to know that you have the legal right to continue nurse in public, despite the negative stigma surrounding it.
Findings from a recent survey by Aeroflow Breastpumps suggest that broadened access to lactation services through insurance coverage or employer benefits would enable moms across the country to more easily meet or exceed their breastfeeding goals.
The benefits of breastfeeding are undeniable – from building stronger immune systems and providing optimal nutrition for growing infants, to lowering the risk of certain health conditions in both mothers and breastfed babies. But how long should you breastfeed your baby? Many breastfeeding mothers wonder how long is “too long” when it comes to breastfeeding their child, and on the other hand, how long is long enough?
Do you feel sad upon let-down when pumping or breastfeeding? You may have D-MER. While lactation classes and counselors can help to overcome challenges, there is one often overlooked & underdiagnosed condition that is not as easily resolved with traditional lactation support and tools. It’s called D-MER, Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex.
For some mother-baby duos, feeding comes easily but for many new moms, it’s the start of a postpartum emotional rollercoaster ride. All that goes into feeding your baby impacts your mental wellness. Here are six ways to support your mental and emotional well-being when it comes to breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding.
Tricare covers a breast pump and breast pump supplies at no cost to you and your family. Additionally, most Tricare plans cover compression socks, pregnancy bands, and postpartum recovery garments. Learn how to get your motherhood essentials through Tricare today!
UMR health plans should include breast pump coverage, and Aeroflow Breastpumps can easily help you check your insurance coverage for a free breast pump and more!
Per the Affordable Care Act, most insurance companies cover breastfeeding supplies and equipment at little to no cost to patients as a preventative benefit. Learn how simple it is to get your top-of-the-line free breast pump and other motherhood essentials from Aeroflow Breastpumps through your Humana insurance!
When first hearing the news that a breast pump may be covered by your insurance, you may wonder how it all works — will your United Healthcare actually cover a breast pump? If you are a mom with United Healthcare (UHC), you're in luck! Aeroflow Breastpumps can quickly and easily help you qualify for an insurance-covered breast pump and more.
