Lactation Consultants that Accept Aetna in Florida

My name is Keneda Lynch, MSN, BSW, RN, IBCLC, and I am the Lead Lactation Consultant at a local hospital and owner of Latch of Love Lactation Services. With years of experience supporting mothers and babies in both the hospital and home settings, my approach centers on nourishing the relationship between parent and child through evidence-based care, compassion, and realistic guidance. I believe every family deserves support that feels safe, judgment-free, and tailored to their unique feeding journey—whether that includes exclusive breastfeeding, combination feeding, pumping, or navigating early challenges. My philosophy is simple: empower parents with knowledge, meet them where they are, and walk alongside them with empathy and encouragement so they can feel confident, connected, and supported in the fourth trimester and beyond.

Esther Rose Louis is an award-winning maternal health consultant, certified doula, and the visionary founder of Metro Mommy Agency (MMA)—South Florida’s premier woman-owned doula agency and maternal health consulting firm. Since 2015, Esther has served hundreds of families through culturally-responsive childbirth education, breastfeeding support, and postpartum care, helping to reduce birth disparities and advance maternal wellness across the region. A proud Haitian-American mother of four, Esther brings over 14 years of lived and professional experience to her mission of advocating for Black maternal health. She holds certifications as a Lactation Counselor, HypnoBirthing ® Childbirth Educator, and Maternal Mental Health Specialist, equipping her to support families navigating mental health concerns and high-risk pregnancies involving hypertension, diabetes, or anemia.

Hi, I’m Julie Baumgartner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with more than 30 years of healthcare experience and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration. I became a lactation consultant after facing my own breastfeeding challenges and wanting to help families navigate theirs with nonjudgmental, evidence-based care. So, whether you're dealing with latch pain, low milk supply, tongue or lip tie concerns or need help with a pumping plan or preparing to go back to work, I’m here to help. You don't have to this alone because with breastfeeding sometimes; it's natural, not easy...

I am a Christian Midwife, Holistic Practitioner, Doula, Lactation Counselor, Christian Childbirth Educator

Celebrate Birth is an independent midwifery practice with the only birth center in Polk County, FL. Our staff is honored to serve women in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. We offer women a variety of options for prenatal care, all designed to best meet their needs and preferences while maintaining the health and safety of their baby. Our clients can feel empowered through being an active participant in their pregnancy and childbirth experience. We are so honored to be a part of this beautiful season of a woman’s life! Lactation support at Celebrate Birth is available to everyone in our community, regardless of where they have chosen to receive prenatal care or deliver their baby. We are proud to staff International Board Certified Lactation Consultants who have undergone advanced training in oral function, restrictions, and habilitation of the newborn baby. Our caring IBCLCs are ready to listen, assess, and create a unique feeding plan that best fits both you and your baby’s needs. Whether your goal is to breastfeed for 1 week, 1 month, 1 year, or beyond, you have our support! Please reach out by phone (863-680-2229) or direct email (celebratebirth@live.com) to chat more about your options with our practice. We look forward to getting to know you!

Lakewood Ranch Lactation offers in home, in office and in home visits. We support mothers who want to provide breast milk to their babies. We also take many insurances and offer a sliding scale for those without supportive coverage if needed.

I have been working with families for over 38 years as a Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Holistic Sleep Consultant and Upledger trained craniosacral therapist. I help parents latch onto parenting in the most natural holistic ways, honoring their choices and the most current relative clinical guidance and evidence based knowledge. I lecture internationally, nationally and locally sharing my knowledge and experience. I always work hard to find parents the best resources and connections to meet their growing families needs.

Thrive Lactation Center was founded in 2020 in Estero, Florida. Since then we have expanded to serving many cities and areas throughout Florida. Our mission is to bring quality lactation education and assistance to families throughout Florida through ongoing, supportive relationships. Each of our consultants is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Many are also registered nurses with backgrounds in maternal/child health.

Greetings I am Ebony, a dedicated and compassionate doula committed to supporting you through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. With a focus on personalized care, I strive to empower and guide you during this transformative journey, ensuring you feel confident, informed, and nurtured every step of the way.

Hello, I’m Kindle Miller, BSN, RN, IBCLC, and I’m passionate about supporting newborns, infants, and their families with compassionate, evidence-based care. With a background in NICU nursing, medically complex infants, and years of Maternal-Child Health experience, I understand that every baby and family has unique needs. My goal is to help families feel confident, informed, and supported—especially during the important transition from hospital to home. Specialized Support for Mom & Baby I provide individualized support for a variety of infant and feeding needs, including: Breastfeeding and latching support Pumping and milk expression Bottle-feeding guidance Induced lactation support Feeding plans tailored to your baby’s needs Support for premature and medically complex infants Newborn and infant care education Guidance during the transition from hospital to home Whether you’re establishing breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, combination feeding, bottle-feeding, or exploring another feeding goal, your feeding journey matters. We’ll work together to develop an approach that supports both you and your baby. In-Home & Virtual Consultations I offer in-home and virtual consultations, making personalized support accessible in the comfort of your own home. Various in-network insurance plans are accepted, helping make professional lactation and infant-feeding support more accessible to families. Education & CPR Classes In addition to clinical care, I offer educational classes for parents and families, including CPR education. As a Red Cross Certified Instructor, I’m proud to provide Red Cross-certified CPR training to help families and caregivers feel prepared and confident in an emergency. Let’s Connect Whether you’re preparing to bring your baby home, navigating feeding challenges, caring for a medically complex infant, or simply looking for guidance and reassurance, I’m here to support you. Caring for Mom. Nurturing Baby. Supporting You Both. Let’s connect and make sure you and your baby feel supported every step of the way.

Eden is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant(IBCLC). She has been working with breastfeeding families for 10 years, and her experience includes working in a NICU environment, pediatric office, outpatient clinic and in-home setting. Eden provides care for common breastfeeding concerns such as latch difficulty and early mother-baby separation at birth. She also provides care, support, and follow up for complex lactation challenges such as tethered oral tissues(infant tongue/lip tie), breastfeeding the preterm infant, low milk supply, IGT and relactation.

For the past two decades, I’ve had the honor of walking beside families during one of life’s most tender and transformative seasons, the postpartum journey. My work is rooted in deep respect for both the science and the soul of parenthood. My story began in early childhood, shadowing my mother, a NICU nurse, as she cared for the most fragile newborns. Watching her hands bring calm and comfort shaped my lifelong devotion to babies and the families who love them. I began my career as a birth doula and midwifery student, but quickly realized my calling was in postpartum care, where science, nurturing, and healing intersect. As an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and Certified Postpartum Doula, my approach bridges evidence-based clinical care with holistic healing. I integrate functional nutrition, somatic awareness, and nervous system support to help mothers find their rhythm again, physically, emotionally, and energetically. Education & Training Academic Background: Bachelor of Science in Health Science Certified Holistic Sleep Coach International Board Certified Lactation Consultant National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Health Coaching Reiki Master Certified Yoga + Barre Instructor Former Professional Ballet Dancer Functional & Integrative Training: Institute for Integrative Nutrition – Health Coaching Integrative Women’s Health Institute – Women’s Health & Functional Nutrition Postpartum University – Postpartum Nutrition Postpartum Support International – Trauma-Informed Care IBCLC Master Class Gut-Brain Connection Course Pumping Science Course

Strength in Serenity is the embodiment and the symbol of the ceremonial rite of passage that occurs during the birthing moment. I started Strength in Serenity in September 2025. As a part of my spiritual journey, I knew I had to be of service to fulfill my purpose and being a Doula resonated with my soul. As a Doula I will be providing emotional, physical, and informational support that will be deeply satisfying and rewarding. As a Doula I feel that not only will I be fulfilling my souls’ purpose, but I will also be able to give back to the community as well. Truly a Blessing!

Being a mother of two, I realize how crucial professional care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is. I have been a Doua for more than 14 years. My goal and philosophy is that every mother feels grounded, nourished, empowered and ready to take on motherhood. They are best able to do so with enough knowledge as labor progresses on its own. I make sure that each woman that works with me is receiving physical and mental care, both before and after birth, evidence based Knowledge to make inform decisions. I love to bring my background and training from different cultures . I am passionate about and committed to safety guiding and supporting families throughout pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum period. My goal is to serve my community through education, encourage them to have the birth experience they deserve. I work as one, nurturing women, I believe that creating a solid/united team we can make a big impact in way of birth in our community.

I have been helping parents to provide Human Milk to their littles since 1995. I have helped families in a variety of settings such as a birthing hospital , NICU and even a health department. I can provide research base counseling when the parent is expecting to wean weaning is desired. I can provide guidance with use of tools that will hep in the collection of Human Milk and provide advice on medications affect on milk quality.

Founded in 2011, BabyFirst Lactation and Wellness' mission has been to educate and support expectant and new mothers, help babies thrive, and empower women. We are health care professionals, and international board certified lactation consultants. I am also a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, and certified childbirth educator. We provide breastfeeding consultations, pumping consults, combo feeding, pumping and returning to work, and introduction of solids. Our office is located in downtown Clermont. We specialize in prenatal lactation consults and love to help you develop a breastfeeding plan. Offering pumping plans, flange fittings etc. Accepting some insurances through TLN and Wildflower, offering discounted services if paying out of pocket.

Hi! I’m Amanda DeWeese, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am also an accredited La Leche League (LLL) Leader and an experienced nursing mother of 5 (all boys!). I hold a BS in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in Health Promotion and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health, in addition to being Certified in Public Health (CPH). I guess you could say I love helping families and I’m a lifelong learner! I serve the Tampa Bay area as well as online. My own breastfeeding journey began when my oldest son was born as a preemie in 2010. With the right support, my son and I enjoyed a long and healthy breastfeeding relationship. I would be honored to support your family’s breastfeeding journey by empowering you to achieve your breastfeeding goals. I’d love to inspire confidence in your ability to make informed parenting choices and encourage the healthy and happy development of your growing family through evidence-based, clinical lactation support and education! xo, Your Breastfeeding Sidekick

Hi! I am a registered nurse and IBCLC. I have over 20 years ' experience in the maternal health field. I bring compassionate, empathetic care to new families that is evidence-based and judgement free. I honor the opportunity to work with new families to help ease anxieties and build your confidence as you begin this beautiful, challenging, roller coaster ride into new parenthood! I believe ALL HUMANS deserve quality prenatal education, lactation care, postpartum and post-breast surgical support. in an inclusive, positive environment.

My name is Amy Hammant, I am a licensed Internationally Board Certified Lactation Specialist, certified in Oral Habilitation, Cranial Nerve Dysfunction, Pediatric Feeding and Oral Motor Assessment, Pediatric Holistic Sleep Therapy, and CST-CFT trained. My Degree background is in Midwifery, and Health Psychology with a concentration in Maternal Child Health. I have served thousands of families of diverse populations over the years- working in and out of a hospital setting here in Tampa Bay, and also working in the community as the lead clinical lactation specialist at Champions for Children’s (Baby Cafe) program of Hillsborough County, before opening Tampa Breastfeeding Center. My journey started many years ago with my own three children struggling with feeding, and in particular, my daughter who was tongue tied. Our journey taught me so much, and gave me the passion and desire to give all families access to non-judgmental, evidenced based clinical lactation care. When I’m not helping mamas and babies, I spend my time with my family traveling in our RV making memories!

Hi there! I’m Sarah an IBCLC and former NICU RN. I help families learn about breastfeeding, latch their babies and make milk confidently. My goal is for you to feel fully supported on your breastfeeding journey. I look forward to talking with you.