Aeroflow Health Expands Access to Lactation Services

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Aeroflow Health, a health care company that leverages technology to support the delivery of medical products and services, announced it is offering lactation care services through Aeroflow Breastpumps to Medicaid members of Wellpoint District of Columbia (DC).

Aeroflow will now connect new and expecting mothers enrolled in DC’s Wellpoint Medicaid with a network of lactation consultants through virtual appointments and courses at little to no cost to them. Wellpoint Medicaid members now have access to educational courses and one-on-one appointments with certified lactation consultants, a database of free care guides, mental health resources and a supportive online community moderated by breastfeeding educators. These resources help parents prepare for breastfeeding, childbirth, infant nutrition and early postpartum baby care. Support is available before birth and continues as families navigate life with a newborn.

According to the March of Dimes, Medicaid covered 45.9% of births in the District of Columbia in 2023. Aeroflow said nearly half of new mothers depending on Medicaid for maternity care signals a need for expanded prenatal and postpartum support.

“Lactation classes and general resources play a vital role in advancing maternal and infant health outcomes,” said Amanda Minimi, vice president of health solution marketing and operations at Aeroflow. “We are grateful for the opportunity to deliver such personalized support to mothers in DC seeking guidance and confidence in their breastfeeding journey. Every family deserves the knowledge and resources to succeed during this critical stage of motherhood. This partnership removes common barriers to maternal care and ensures all Wellpoint Medicaid members have easy access to the tools that create healthier beginnings.”

Wellpoint Medicaid members can learn more about the lactation consultations and courses available from Aeroflow by visiting aeroflowbreastpumps.com.