<div class="faq-list__item"><h4 class="faq-list__question">Is it possible to have 6 sessions of breastfeeding counseling with my doctor and an additional 6 sessions with a Lactation Counselor or Consultant?</h4><div class="faq-list__answer" style="display: none;"><article class="faq-list__text"><p>The limit of 6 sessions applies to the total number of counseling sessions, regardless of whether they are under the existing TRICARE benefit or the CBSD. This means you cannot have 6 sessions with your doctor and an additional 6 with a Lactation Consultant. The 6 sessions are a combined total per birth episode.</p> <p><br></p></article></div></div><div class="faq-list__item"><h4 class="faq-list__question">Am I eligible for 12 sessions of breastfeeding counseling if I give birth to twins?</h4><div class="faq-list__answer" style="display: none;"><article class="faq-list__text"><p>No, the limit of 6 sessions is applicable to the parent who is breastfeeding, not the number of children that have been delivered at birth. The child does not qualify for breastfeeding counseling.</p> <p><br></p></article></div></div><div class="faq-list__item"><h4 class="faq-list__question">At what stage of my pregnancy am I eligible to purchase breast pump supplies?</h4><div class="faq-list__answer" style="display: none;"><article class="faq-list__text"><p>As a mother-to-be, you can get breast pump supplies before or up to 3 years (36 months) after the birth event. A birth event includes a pregnant beneficiary (beginning at the 27th week of the pregnancy (third trimester)) or a female beneficiary who legally adopts an infant and intends to personally breastfeed.</p></article></div></div><div class="faq-list__item"><h4 class="faq-list__question">Do Active Duty Service Members (ADSMs) need a referral and authorization for breast pumps, breast pump supplies, or breastfeeding counseling?</h4><div class="faq-list__answer" style="display: none;"><article class="faq-list__text"><p>No, the same authorization and referral rules apply to ADSMs (no authorization or referral is needed). Accordingly, if a claim is received for an ADSM, it does not require MTF/Service authorization.</p></article></div></div>