breastfeeding

[babycree]

how to get your obgyn to write a note saying to your insurance company why u need a breastpump. I also heard that you can also get it fro your wic office

[Bri_1985]

I didnt know the WIC office passed those out. My Mom is really wanting me to try breast feeding this time around because mine are growing so early. Usually they didnt start feeling huge til after the pregnancy for me, but they started at 7wks and Im 8 going on 9 now >_<

[mrsreeder2be]

I'll tell you right now if you're not working or going to school they won't give you one. Boob size is not a reason. I have big boobs and feed in public. Invest in a cover if you're uncomfortable.

[babycree]

Oh okay! Thanks ladies. I had ask my obgyn an shr told me why use a breast pump if your not working.  I told her my boobs are huge! Im not going out in public pulling these Gs. Size boobs out.  definitely go towic office an get one thanks for the information.  My doctor acting like i don't need one?

[MrsMount1217]

Wic will loan you one

[melodysmom]

through my wic office , they give double electric medela or ameda pumps

[Ajstar2691]

I got a super nice double electric pump through wic brand new and free!

[rachb11]

What kind of pump does wic give you?

[melodysmom]

wic gives you a brand new electric one if you work or go to school part time and plan to breastfeed for a year a month after baby is born. if you have baby early and is in nicu, they will let you borrow one till baby comes home. they will automatically give you a manual pump if you ask.

[AAOrozco]

Is your doctor not willing to write a note for you to get one? I know for my daughter I rented one at a place called milkworks and they needed a prescription type note in order for me to rent and medicaid covered it for the 1st 2 months and if I would have needed it longer I just needed to call to extend the lease and Medicaid would have covered it again.

[KTowne]

Insurance is definitely supposed to cover it in the US, ask a lactation consultant around you, or you doctor may know, but WIC does, just ask them about it!

[sharonc2013]

Or can rent.one from the hospital

[babycree]

thanks ladies, I really do need a pump

[fluffybelly2]

I've never heard of insurance covering them but I do know you can claim them on your taxes.

[Adjanaesmom]

Yes the WIC office does but also my hospital does too.

[mommanaomi]

yes the wic office should give you a free one thats new mine does