Lactation Consultant Malpractice Insurance

The essentials and benefits of having malpractice insurance coverage for lactation consultants.

What is Lactation Consultant Malpractice Insurance?

Malpractice insurance for lactation consultants is designed to protect personal assets and cover unexpected expenses in the event of a suit being brought for any kind of medical malpractice. Because these maternity and birth professionals are teaching patients how to properly feed or care for their children, liability insurance for breastfeeding consultants eases the stress of fear of litigation. Knowing your personal assets or career is protected allows you to focus on performing your job to the best of your knowledge and expertise.

Not having malpractice insurance leads to risk of personal damage to assets, career, finances

What Risks Do I Face as A Lactation Consultant That Warrants Malpractice Insurance?

A lactation consultant is a healthcare provider recognized as an expert in the fields of human lactation and breastfeeding counseling. Having the right lactation consultant liability insurance provides assurance and peace of mind so you can focus on the clinical management of breastfeeding. Professional liability insurance for lactation consultants is important, regardless of type of employment: volunteer, self-employed, employed by a clinic or hospital, or other health care group. The best protection against any allegation is having a reliable, individual malpractice insurance policy for breastfeeding consultants at a reasonable cost. The cost of this coverage is relatively low when compared to all of its benefits.


Benefits of CM&F Malpractice Insurance Coverage

  • Coverage Options up to $2 Million per Claim
  • Full Consent to Settle Claims
  • License Defense Coverage Included
  • Sexual Misconduct Defense Included
  • Add Additional Insureds At Anytime
  • General Liability Available
  • Defense Costs in Addition to Liability Limits
  • HIPAA Defense Coverage Included
  • Telemedicine/Telehealth Coverage Included
  • 24/7 Portable Coverage That Covers You Everywhere You Go, Even in Volunteer, Per Diem or Contracted Work Assignments


Why Do I Need Lactation Consultant Malpractice Insurance?

Because of the serious responsibilities that come with being a lactation consultant, either to the baby or the mother, emotions can become tense. In the event something happens with the health of a client or client’s child, the lactation consultant may be the maternity and birth professional they choose to lash out at, which leaves lactation consultants exposed to various risks, either personally or professionally. This coverage is designed to protect your personal assets or cover your expenses in the event of a medical malpractice lawsuit or liability claim. Our breastfeeding consultant malpractice insurance policy protects maternity and birth professionals for amounts that would otherwise need to be paid as a result of a medical liability claim arising out of a covered medical incident.

Want to know more about professional liability insurance? Visit our frequently asked questions or contact us.

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CM&F Lactation Consultant Insurance Coverage

Learn more about CM&F’s liability insurance for lactation consultants, endorsed by IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants) and recommended by many other Lactation Help Organizations and Programs.

It’s never been easier to get a quote for lactation consultant malpractice insurance. Simply answer a few questions on our secure online application portal to get a free, no obligation quote. We’re known for affordable insurance that provides the best coverage in the market delivered in the most simple way possible.

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CM&F Means Peace of Mind

CM&F was founded over a century ago. Through up and down markets, CM&F’s dedication to healthcare professionals has never wavered. CM&F remains committed to making it easy and cost-effective to secure vital professional insurance coverage with:

  • A++ Rated Liability Insurance & 4.8/5 Satisfaction Rating
  • Outstanding Customer Service with a Direct Contact Line
  • Superior Claims Management
  • Fast Automated Application Process – No Paperwork!
  • 24/7 Access to Your Personal Online Document Archive