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I began my career as a birth professional in 2013 as a registered nurse, specializing in Labor & Delivery. I am also a certified doula and home birth midwife. I have worked as a travel nurse in different states, which has allowed me to learn a variety of useful methods and introduce them where beneficial to my birthing moms. It has been my pleasure to work with families of diverse backgrounds, helping them welcome their new baby into the world and fulfill their best possible pregnancy & birth experience. I enjoy working with women who labor with or without epidurals assisting them with massage, positioning, and breathing techniques to achieve a calming labor experience. I have attended over 2,000 births including water birth and cesarean deliveries. I completed my training and certification as a birth and bereavement doula through both the DONA International and Stillbirthday (bereavement) programs. I have also obtained certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist women in their breastfeeding goals. As a Chocolate Milk Cafe facilitator I hold monthly meetings to provide Black women and their families with breastfeeding support and resources. I have received training as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor through Evidence Based Birth. Additionally, I have completed training to become a fertility and pregnancy and infant loss (PAIL) advocate. As a registered nurse I hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), AWOHNN Fetal Monitoring (Intermediate & Advanced), and Safe Sleep. My goal is to help educate mothers and families to be as prepared as possible for the childbirth experience and help them to adjust thereafter. I offer hands-on support, as well as help mom understand each step of the labor/birth process so she may better voice her desires to her provider (MD/CNM). I am very open and willing to answer mom/family questions and address any expressed concerns. Sharing the birthing process and miracle of life is my passion. I know that the birthing process can be very overwhelming and my focus is to help diminish any sense of fear and replace it with knowledge and empowerment. I promise to hold your hand every step of the way so #Let’sHaveABaby! **I AM UNABLE TO SEE MESSAGES!** To connect Please schedule a consult via my website www.laboredwithlove.com 913-543-1077

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and registered nurse, I have been supporting new families for nearly 20 years and have a great deal of experience with any and all infant feeding issues. It is my great honor to provide care for you and your baby during these trying times and you may rest assured that I'll be by your side each step of the way to support you!

I help new parents feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed in the early weeks with their baby—especially around feeding. As a board-certified lactation consultant and newborn care specialist, I offer clear, evidence-based guidance paired with a steady, intuitive approach that helps you trust your body, your baby, and your decisions.

Brianna, originally from Las Vegas, NV, embarked on her educational journey towards becoming a midwife when she moved to Santa Barbara in 2015. There she studied and earned her BS in Psychology. In 2017, she attended a DONA doula training, a pivotal step in her commitment to supporting women during labor. As a student, Brianna volunteered at a local maternity home, offering prenatal nutrition classes and doula services. In 2019, she expanded her impact by volunteering with AmeriCorps as a Community Health Worker in Southern Utah, addressing social determinants of health. This experience underscored the strength of community and the importance of continuity of care. After completing her 12-month term, Brianna moved to San Diego to attend Midwifery school and commenced her clinical placement with San Diego Midwife in 2020. As a midwife, Brianna blends her foundation in psychology with specialized midwifery training, emphasizing a compassionate and empathetic approach. Her dedication extends to providing holistic care throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum phases, emphasizing both the physical and emotional well-being of mothers. Brianna is ardent about empowering women and ensuring that each birthing experience is a medically sound and emotionally enriching journey. In 2025, Brianna expanded her scope of care by becoming an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), deepening her commitment to supporting families in the critical postpartum period. Outside of midwifery, Brianna finds joy in traveling to Mexico and exploring new destinations, often connecting with local midwives and birth workers. She has found herself grounded living in Cardiff enjoying beach days, practicing yoga, and hiking with her dog, Itzli.

Hello, I am Donna Bruschi, and I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in Highland, NY. Breastfeeding has been an important part of my life since my first baby! I meet you where you are with breastfeeding and I help you achieve your goals with education and empathy. My goal is reducing anxiety, helping everybody get more sleep. Mostly, I want for you to enjoy your baby and feel empowered by your breastfeeding experience.

Hi! I'm Dr. Charlotte Blanchet, a birth doula, chiropractor, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and the founder of The River of Life Chiropractic Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. As both a healthcare professional and a mother of two, I have a deep passion for supporting women throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every mother deserves to feel heard, empowered, informed, and genuinely supported as she navigates one of life's most transformative experiences. My approach to birth support is rooted in education, informed decision-making, and compassionate, continuous care. Whether you're planning an unmedicated birth, considering an epidural, preparing for an induction, or simply unsure of what you want, my role is to support YOUR birth experience without judgment or personal agendas. What makes my practice unique is that I offer a **one-stop shop for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care**. Along with birth doula services, I provide Webster-certified prenatal chiropractic care, postpartum recovery support, and professional lactation consultations. This allows me to build lasting relationships with families and support them through every stage of their journey. I believe birth is not just about bringing a baby into the world. It's about helping a mother feel confident, respected, and supported as she begins a new chapter. I proudly serve families throughout Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth, Woodstock, Smyrna, and the greater Atlanta area. I'd be honored to be part of your birth team! 🤍

I’m Jessica Hopp, Founder and CEO of CuraNatal Health. As a mother and perinatal provider, I built this practice with one clear mission: to make high-quality, insurance-covered support accessible to families during pregnancy and postpartum. I’m passionate about building strong provider teams, serving our community with integrity, and ensuring families never have to navigate this season alone.

Hello, my name is Claudia Soto and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with 18 years of experience. I am dedicated to helping families succeed in their breastfeeding journey. Whether you are preparing for your baby's arrival or already navigating feeding challenges, my mission is to provide evidence-based guidance and compassionate support tailored to your family's needs. Home visits or virtual consultations are available; I am here to support you with the expertise and the encouragement you need to reach your breastfeeding goals.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in maternal fitness and nutrition. I support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond with evidence-based, compassionate lactation care tailored to each mother–baby dyad. My clinical experience includes prenatal education, latch and feeding assessments, pumping support, return-to-work planning, and troubleshooting common and complex breastfeeding challenges. I take a whole-body, mom-centered approach, recognizing that feeding success is influenced by physical recovery, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle factors. I am passionate about empowering parents with education and practical tools so they can feel confident in their feeding choices. My goal is to meet families where they are and provide supportive, individualized care in a calm, respectful environment.

I’m Ngân Williams, the heart behind Magic and Medicine. Whether you’re feeding your baby, navigating grief, or holding both at once, I’m here to support you. As a lactation consultant (IBCLC & CLC), bereavement doula and breastfeeding mom of 6, I offer compassionate, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based guidance. Your time is sacred. You will have guidance that honors your needs with grace and respect.

Hi, I'm Chelsea McMann — a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mom of 3 here in Sacramento. I help pregnant and new moms welcome their newborns with confidence through in-home visits across the Sacramento area and virtual visits anywhere. I specialize in the stuff that keeps moms up at night: painful latch, feeding pain, milk supply worries, pumping plans, and weighed feeds so you know baby is getting enough. I check your insurance first — many plans cover visits. Rated 5.0 stars across 15 Google reviews. For families wanting ongoing support, I also offer concierge packages from pregnancy through baby's first 3 months — your nurse on speed dial, with a proactive newborn plan before problems start.

I have been so blessed to have jobs I have loved all my life - wife, mother, grandmother, registered nurse, pregnancy care center director, lactation consultant and certified postpartum doula. It is hard to believe it has been over 50 years since nursing school. Though I would never have thought so in nursing school, my focus has always been all things moms, babies and families. ​This journey has taken me from basic knowledge of how babies are born to a deep respect of the profound changes that take place within the childbearing family, because we are so fearfully and wonderfully made.

Lactation Consultant serving the San Fernando Valley, surrounding areas of LA County and East Ventura County

I’m a New Zealand–trained midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I'm now practicing as an IBCLC in Utah. I’m here to join families on their breastfeeding journey, guiding and supporting them with practical, compassionate care. My Kiwi-inspired philosophy is simple: empower parents with knowledge and confidence so they can navigate the early days of feeding with reassurance and support.

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.

Greetings! I am Edine, a certified and licensed midwife, lactation consultant, and Spinning Babies Aware Practitioner. My midwifery philosophy emphasizes respect for the natural process of birth and the dignity of the mother and child, viewing pregnancy and birth as normal life events. My goal is to play a vital role in providing care for families in need, particularly in underserved areas where access to holistic care is limited. I respect and welcome healthcare rooted in traditional practices, beliefs, and values passed down through generations.

Hello! I'm Carlie. As an IBCLC and the founder of Sunrise Lactation Care, my mission is to bridge the gap between hospital discharge and the quiet, everyday reality of life at home. I specialize in gentle, individualized feeding support for families navigating everything from prenatal preparation to complex postpartum challenges. Having walked through my own difficult feeding journey, I meet every family with deep empathy, clear guidance, and unconditional encouragement—no matter how you choose to feed your baby. I offer comfortable in-home visits across the Greater Boulder/Erie area as well as virtual care for families anywhere. My expertise covers resolving painful latches, managing milk supply, weight gain challenges, flange sizing, bottle refusal, and pre/post-tongue tie care. To keep support accessible, services are fully covered for Colorado Medicaid clients, and I work with commercial insurance to help minimize out-of-pocket costs. I would love to walk alongside your family to help make feeding a peaceful, fulfilling experience.

I'm Jesyka Ricker, an IBCLC with a Master's in Human Lactation. Nice to meet you! I am the owner, operator and only person at Ancient Roots Lactation, L3C in Michigan. I moved from Florida recently with my 5yo son and my wonderful husband. I trained at Tampa General Hospital on the Labor and Delivery floor and the NICU. I helped families through in-home visits all over the Tampa Bay area for over 2 years under Ancient Roots Lactation, LLC. I have a passion for educating families about the science of lactation while helping them find solutions that fit with their lives free from judgement. Feel free to contact me through jesykarickermi@gmail.com or (813) 551-0158

Hi, I’m Denisse Mejia, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), mom of two girls, and founder of Texas Breastfeeding Center. My connection to lactation began long before it became my career—I grew up watching and learning from my mother, who was also a lactation consultant, and later experienced motherhood and breastfeeding for myself. Those experiences shaped the way I care for families today: with compassion, curiosity, and an understanding that feeding a baby is about so much more than simply getting a “good latch.” My philosophy is that families deserve evidence-based information without judgment or pressure. There is no one-size-fits-all version of breastfeeding, postpartum, or parenthood, so I meet parents where they are and help them make informed decisions that feel sustainable for their family. I’m especially passionate about creating a space where parents feel heard, respected, and confident asking questions—whether we’re working through breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, oral function concerns, or simply figuring out what life with a new baby looks like. As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking IBCLC, I’m also deeply committed to making quality lactation care feel accessible and culturally responsive for the families I serve.

Now Accepting Maryland Medicaid! Hi there! I’m Gabriell (Gabby) Garner, a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and pediatric sleep consultant. I’m also the owner of Flourishing Mama Co., a doula practice supporting growing families throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore metro areas. Our team includes certified birth and postpartum doulas, Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), certified pediatric sleep consultants, and newborn care experts. Together, we provide personalized support throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and the early months of parenthood. Whether you’re preparing for birth, looking for hands-on postpartum support, navigating feeding, or simply wanting an experienced and reassuring person in your corner, our goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident along the way. We offer both in-person and virtual support and are currently accepting Maryland Medicaid, select commercial insurance plans, employer-sponsored benefits, and private-pay clients. We’d love to learn more about your growing family and how we can support you! www.flourishingmamaco.com