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Lactation Consultant Insurance

Starting At

$21/ month

or save up 14% with annual payments
4.8/5

“Lactation consultant saved $1.5M by having insurance after getting sued.”

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Why Do Lactation Consultants Need Insurance?

Lactation consultants play a vital role in supporting new mothers and their infants with guidance and expertise during a crucial period of bonding and development. However, like any professional, you face potential risks and liabilities in your practice — even when taking the utmost care.

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If misgiven advice leads to complications

Professional liability coverage can protect your reputation by covering court costs.

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If a hands-on demonstration accidentally leads to harm

General liability can cover the medical bill if a client is injured on the clock.

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If a client’s personal health info is unintentionally shared

Whether it’s lost documents or a data leak, cyber liability can help make things right.

If a pricey breast pump stops working

Tools and equipment coverage replaces damaged or stolen equipment.

How Much Does Lactation Consultant Insurance Cost?

Insurance is a necessity, not a luxury, so we provide some of the most competitive rates in the industry. The cost of lactation consultant insurance begins at just $21 per month, depending on the specifics of your practice, like the types of coverage you choose and your gross sales.

Save up to 14% on premium costs by opting for an annual policy for continuous, high-quality protection.

Recommended Insurance Coverage for Lactation Consultants

You handle everything with care, and we strive to do the same. Here are our insurance recommendations to meet most contract requirements:

Included

Professional Liability Coverage

Professional liability insurance for lactation consultants (also known as errors and omissions (E&O) coverage or malpractice insurance) covers legal expenses related to work performance, such as missteps in advice or missing a deadline. It protects you in the event of accidental professional errors, allegations of negligence, and failure to deliver services, allowing you to confidently provide expert advice.

We protect you when

  • A mother follows your latch advice, develops mastitis that requires medical treatment, and sues for improper guidance
  • You assure a mother her baby is feeding well, but the infant later suffers failure to thrive and the parents sue for negligent advice
  • You recommend a galactagogue supplement to boost milk supply, but the mother has a severe allergic reaction and needs medical care
  • A client claims their medical history was shared without consent, violating HIPAA law

 

Best for

  • Consulting mistakes and omissions
  • Guidance that leads to unintended harm
  • Professional negligence claims

General Liability Coverage

General liability coverage addresses routine lactation consulting risks, such as third-party property damage and bodily injury. It can cover legal expenses related to customer property damage or injury and may be required to enter a client contract.

We protect you when

  • A mother visiting for a consultation slips on a wet floor and injures herself, suing for medical expenses
  • A baby is injured during a breastfeeding demonstration
  • You accidentally knock over and break an expensive lamp while adjusting a nursing pillow, and the client demands reimbursement
  • A mother attending your lactation support group trips over a chair and breaks her wrist

 

Best for

  • Medical expenses
  • Client property damage
  • Advertising mistakes
  • Libel or slander claims

Additional Insureds

Additional insured coverage extends the protection of your lactation consulting policy to qualified third parties. These can be individuals or organizations that might be held liable for claims tied to your services or practice, such as hospitals, clinics, wellness centers, or landlords.

Without this coverage, they could experience liability due to your work. Some clients may even require this coverage before signing a contract, as it protects both parties from unexpected financial burdens and fosters a positive working relationship.

We protect you when

  • A hospital hires you as an on-call lactation consultant and requires additional insured status
  • A midwife refers clients to your practice and requests additional insured status in case a client sues over negligent advice
  • A landlord asks to be added as an additional insured when you rent out an office space to cover potential on-site injuries
  • You rent a space to host a breastfeeding class and the venue requires additional insured status

 

Best for

  • Hospital or wellness center contracts
  • Office space renters
  • Off-site classes and workshops

Add-Ons

Cyber Liability Coverage

Cyber liability insurance supports lactation consultants in the event of a cyberattack, malware, or data breach. It can cover recovery expenses, legal fees, client notification costs, and more. If you store or send information online, or your devices are internet-connected, this coverage is for you.

We protect you when

  • A hacker breaches your client intake forms and you become liable for privacy violations
  • You accidentally email a client’s health details to the wrong recipient, leading to HIPAA fines
  • A cyberattack locks you out of your appointment booking and billing system, demanding a ransom payment to restore your access

 

Best for

  • Data breaches involving client financial and personal information
  • Cyberattacks disrupting daily operations
  • Ransomware incidents affecting data and systems
  • Theft of sensitive client data

Fidelity Bonds

Fidelity bonds protect your clients if one of your employees steals from them.

Should an employee engage in dishonest or criminal behavior against a client — including theft, embezzlement, or forgery — your company could be held liable, leading to considerable financial setbacks. In fact, clients might insist on this coverage prior to hiring your business.

We protect you when

  • Your consulting assistant misuses credit card details from a client’s file, leading to fraud charges — the fidelity bond reimburses the client for their losses
  • An employee steals medical supplies or patient belongings from a healthcare facility where they’re consulting
  • An employee managing billing secretly transfers client funds to their own account

 

Best for

  • Contracts requiring a bond
  • Lactation consultants with employees

Tools and Equipment Coverage (Inland Marine)

Tools and equipment insurance (also called “Inland Marine”) protects essential transportable gear you rely on daily. Items like your laptop, smartphone, breast pumps, digital scales, feeding tubes, nipple shields, and sanitization supplies are staples of your practice bag — and are necessary to perform your job.

If any of these items are lost, stolen, or damaged, the effect on your business could be substantial. Getting this coverage means you won’t have to worry about the out-of-pocket expenses or work disruptions that could follow.

We protect you when

  • You drop your practice bag, breaking a pricey breast pump — coverage pays for a replacement
  • A digital scale left at a hospital site goes missing
  • Your laptop, used to book clients, is ruined by a virus

 

Best for

  • Protecting your daily toolkit
  • Providing uninterrupted service

Workers Compensation Coverage

Workers compensation protects your team in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. It ensures that your employees receive financial support for medical expenses and lost wages, fostering greater trust in your company. In many instances, it is also mandated by state law.

We protect you when

  • An employee who demonstrates breastfeeding positions daily develops chronic shoulder pain and needs physical therapy — workers comp pays for treatment and time off
  • An employee is injured in a car accident when traveling to and from home visits — worker comp pays for medical bills and recovery time
  • An employee working with newborns contracts an illness and requires extended quarantine time — workers comp can assist with downtime costs

 

Best for

  • Lactation consulting businesses with one or more employees

Have a unique situation you’re afraid won’t be covered? Chat with us about the specifics. We’ll see what we can do!

Coverage Limits for Lactation Consultant Insurance

General & Professional Liability

$2,000,000

Products & Completed Operations Aggregate

$1,000,000

Personal & Advertising Injury

Included

General & Professional Liability Each Occurrence

$1,000,000

Damage to Premises Rented to You

$300,000

Medical Expense (Any one person)

$5,000

Additional Limits

Inland Marine / Business Personal Property

$4,000

Workers Compensation

$500,000 or $1,000,000

Have questions?

Insurance Canopy’s licensed, non-commissioned agents are here to help you get the lactation consultant liability insurance policy best suited to your needs.

Monday to Friday, 8 am – 8 pm EST

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Why Lactation Consultants Choose Insurance Canopy

Insurance Canopy provides the coverage you need — with a human touch. Lactation consultants nationwide choose us for unmatched personalization and reliable protection.

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We understand the unique risks that lactation consultants encounter. Our coverage is intended to safeguard your career and support your business as it grows.

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Manage everything online effortlessly or get personalized support available from our 5-star-rated customer care team when you need it. We are here to assist you at every step.

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  • Architecture or engineering
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