Lactation consultants in Shreveport, LA
4 lactation consultants listed in Shreveport.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
LimitedDoes Medicaid cover lactation support in Louisiana?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, Medicaid health plans can choose to cover up to six outpatient lactation visits, and lactation consultants can enroll with their own NPI.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- Yes
- Visit limits:
- Up to six treatment sessions without prior authorization during pregnancy or while less than 24 months postpartum; additional sessions with MCO authorization
- Since:
- January 2024
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Louisiana details
Louisiana now pays for outpatient lactation support (S9445-33 individual visits, S9443 classes), a change since the 2021 KFF survey. It is an optional managed care In Lieu of Service, not a State Plan or fee-for-service benefit: the LDH contract lets each MCO cover it at its option. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana and Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana have posted lactation ILOS policies; current documents for Healthy Blue, Louisiana Healthcare Connections and UnitedHealthcare were not found. Lactation support providers enroll with their own NPI under an LDH lactation support provider type.
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Having a baby in LouisianaBenefits, each with its source, checked October 2026Pregnancy MedicaidUp to 214% FPLWICYesPaid family leaveVoluntaryMedicaid pays for a doulaYesSee LouisianaChoosing a lactation consultant
- IBCLC vs CLC: which lactation consultant do you need?IBCLCs are board certified after 300 to 1,000 supervised clinical hours. CLCs and peer counselors help with common issues. Who to see and how to check.
- When to see a lactation consultantSee a lactation consultant if feeding hurts, your baby isn't latching or gaining, supply is a worry, or you'll pump at work. What to expect and how to pay.
- How much does a lactation consultant cost?Most health plans must cover lactation help at no cost to you. Self-pay sessions run about $100 or more. Here's how to get covered or free help.