Services at Guiding Star Marshalltown
Basking Babies is now offering baby care and breastfeeding services to Marshalltown and surrounding areas through a partnership with Guiding Star Marshalltown. Classes and lactation consultations are available on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at Guiding Star Marshalltown's location - 2501 S Center St Suite Q, Marshalltown, Iowa. More information below.
Classes
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Lactation Consultations
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Breastfeeding Basics - 1st Thursday of every month at 4 P.M.
Learn the fundamentals of breastfeeding your baby including the benefits of breastfeeding, how-to, and tips for success. Mom & Baby Care - 3rd Thursday of every month at 4 P.M. Everything you need to know for after baby arrives: cord care, circumcision, burping, signs of depression, diet and exercise for mom Classes are $25 and will be in-person (depending on enrollment) or held online. A minimum of 5 attendees is required to hold an in-person class. *ONLINE VIDEO OPTION* Breastfeeding Preparation Video This hour-and-twenty-minute video teaches you everything you need to know to prepare for breastfeeding your baby. Fee is $15 and the video can be accessed at anytime. |
Prenatal Lactation Consultations
A consultation before baby arrives will address your breastfeeding concerns and together you and Angela will design a best practice plan for your breastfeeding journey. This plan is individualized based on your history, anatomy and goals for breastfeeding. Postnatal Lactation consultations Angela will assess your baby's oral anatomy, your breast anatomy, observe your baby's latch and feeding. She will assist with latch, positioning, holds, and together you will design a plan for going forward. Angela follow up after the consultation by phone. $100 in-person at Guiding Star the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month or tele-health virtual appointments available anytime for $75. |
More Helpful Information
IBCLC - What It Means
Meet the Basking Babies Team
Benefits of a Consultation with an IBCLC
Do I need a lactation consultant?
Unique Breastfeeding Situations
IBCLC - What It Means
Meet the Basking Babies Team
Benefits of a Consultation with an IBCLC
Do I need a lactation consultant?
Unique Breastfeeding Situations
Insurance Coverage for Consultations
Basking Babies will not bill insurance on your behalf, but will try to provide all the necessary paperwork you need to submit for reimbursement. Many insurance companies cover lactation care, but we cannot guarantee our services will be covered by your company. Some families also choose to use funds from their pre-tax medical spending accounts to cover lactation services. We suggest you check with your plan/provider to see what options you may have
