Congratulations on your pregnancy or the birth of your newborn.

This is an exciting time in your life. Birth, breastfeeding, and baby care are fulfilling yet sometimes overwhelming. Whether you need breastfeeding assessment, education, or practical help, I will support and assist you with information, techniques, and resources to guide you through the early weeks and onward. Offering the following services:

In-Home Lactation Consultation

Prenatal/Postnatal Education

I am partnered with The Lactation Network (TLN) to provide families with in-home or telehealth visits covered by health insurance with no out of pocket cost. The Lactation Network will process paperwork and bill your insurance directly. To learn more and schedule a consultation with me you can visit ​https://go.lactationnetwork.com/NicolaGenelly

Insurances usually in-network and covered include:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Cigna PPO
United PPO

For insurances that are out of network contact me directly. No insurance – contact me anyway I will be happy to help you,

For information or an appointment please contact me at 773 551 3106 or email through CONTACT

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About

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a Master’s degree in Nursing and national certifications in Childbirth Education, Infant Massage, and Telephone Nursing. Over 25 years of experience working as a lactation consultant and perinatal educator both in hospital and community settings.

Breastfeeding assistance and perinatal education. In-Home and telehealth consultations. Serving Chicago and suburbs. Flexible hours with follow up.

Some Indications for Lactation Consultation Include:
Difficult or Ineffective Latch
Sore or Damaged Nipples
Sleepy Infant
High Infant Weight Loss
Poor infant weight gain
Pre-term infant
Low Birth Weight Infant
Jaundiced Infant
Transfer to at-breast feeding
Twins/multiples
Help and resources for tongue or Lip tie
Engorgement
Plugged Ducts
Mastitis
Thrush
Low Milk Supply
Oversupply
Previous breast surgery
Returning to work
General information
Ongoing Support