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- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1902296916 recorded Jul 2026
- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
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About LaShanda Dandrich
LaShanda Dandrich, IBCLC is a Black breastfeeding practicing in New York, NY. LaShanda offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Black IBCLCs (lactation consultants): breastfeeding and chestfeeding support. Black infants are breastfed at lower rates, and representation closes that gap.
Only 73 percent of Black infants are ever breastfed, compared to 85 percent of white infants (CDC, 2023). The gap grows at 6 months. Research repeatedly shows that culturally matched lactation support improves initiation and duration. International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) are the gold standard, a rigorous credential requiring clinical hours and examination.
What IBCLCs cover
- Prenatal education
- Latch and positioning help
- Low milk supply evaluation
- Pain management (cracked nipples, mastitis)
- Tongue-tie and oral ties
- Pumping and return to work
- Weaning support
Advocacy prompts
- Are you an IBCLC specifically, or a CLC/CLE?
- Does my insurance cover your visits, and are you in-network?
- Do you do home visits?
Frequently asked questions
Is LaShanda Dandrich accepting new patients?
Yes, LaShanda Dandrich is accepting new patients.
Where is LaShanda Dandrich's practice located?
LaShanda Dandrich practices at 2460 7TH AVE APT 45, New York, NY 100303542. Phone: 201-259-8833.
Does LaShanda Dandrich offer telehealth?
LaShanda Dandrich sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) treat?
Black IBCLCs (lactation consultants): breastfeeding and chestfeeding support. Black infants are breastfed at lower rates, and representation closes that gap.