Help Bring Free Breastfeeding Support to Families Who Need It Most
$25,000 GOAL | Center Opening August 2025 in Daphne, AL
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Why We Need Your Help
As of May 16, 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama ended its partnership with The Lactation Network, leaving the majority of Gulf Coast families without affordable, insurance-covered access to breastfeeding services. This change has impacted over 80% of Gulf Coast Lactation’s clients, pushing vital prenatal and postpartum care further out of reach. Even before this change, many women faced barriers to outpatient lactation care due to restrictive insurance billing policies.
“We’re working to close that gap—because feeding your baby should never depend on your income or insurance card.” — Scotty Thomson, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Founder of Gulf Coast Lactation
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of the Gulf Coast Lactation Center in Daphne, AL, coming August 2025. This welcoming space will provide free, in-person prenatal and postpartum lactation support. Meeting with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant before and after birth builds confidence, ensures your baby is feeding well, and gives you the expert support you need to feel informed, empowered, and never alone.