Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Akron, OH

Jasmine Wagster | Founder of Labor and Love Midwifery & Fourth Trimester Services Jasmine Wagster is a traditional homebirth midwife and the founder of Labor and Love Midwifery and Fourth Trimester Services, serving families across Northeast Ohio. With experience supporting over 500 births, Jasmine has dedicated her life’s work to caring for mothers through one of the most powerful and vulnerable seasons of their lives. Through Labor and Love Midwifery, Jasmine provides personalized, holistic, and hands-on care throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum—centering each woman’s autonomy, intuition, and unique birth experience. Her approach is rooted in trust, education, and deep respect for the natural process of birth. Recognizing that support should not end after birth, Jasmine created Fourth Trimester Services to continue that care into postpartum. Built on the belief of “mothering the mother,” Fourth Trimester Services offers in-home support including postpartum doulas, lactation guidance, newborn care, rest support, nutrition, and holistic recovery services—ensuring mothers are seen, supported, and cared for as they heal and transition. Families interested in postpartum support can easily access Fourth Trimester Services directly through Labor and Love Midwifery, where a link to the services is provided, or by visiting fourthtrimesterservice.com. Jasmine’s work bridges the gap between birth and postpartum, creating a seamless continuum of care that prioritizes both the physical and emotional well-being of mothers. Her mission is simple but powerful: to make sure no mother feels alone, overlooked, or unsupported. Through both organizations, Jasmine is not just providing services—she is building a community where mothers are nurtured, respected, and truly cared for.

I am the owner and Primary Certified Professional Midwife and Doula of N.E.A.R To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd. I am the mother of 4 and Granmmie to 5 precious grandchildren. I am passionate about providing a holistic approach to your health and well being at all stages of your reproductive cycle. Birth is a normal and natural process. It is vital that we respect the normal physiology of childbirth. Every birthing family deserves evidence based care in a compassionate environment. Your desires and wishes for a joyous and empowering birth experience must be respected. Birth is a life transforming experience. It is an honor and privilege to be welcomed into your lives.

Hi, I’m Courtney, the owner of Simply Nurture Lactation + Support LLC. I’m a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) and Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), and I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and every stage of their feeding journey. I work with families in the Warren, Ohio area and offer both in-home and virtual support, creating a calm, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and confident in your choices. My focus includes latch and positioning, milk supply, prenatal education, and helping parents build a strong, connected bond with their baby through infant massage. As a mom myself, I truly understand how overwhelming this season can feel at times. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offer guidance that feels doable, and support you in a way that aligns with your goals. When I’m not working with families, you can usually find me spending time with my own, camping, fishing, or in my garden—those simple moments are what keep me grounded and inspired in the work I do.

Hello! I'm Kara, owner and certified doula, childbirth educator and postpartum doula behind Smile Doula, LLC. I am a lover of Jesus, my husband, my 4 kids and all things birth! My work in serving and supporting the Akron area as a childbirth professional began over 15 years ago. I have a passion for developing relationships, working through fears, educating, helping families to know their options and supporting the entire team. I love to teach and also host group childbirth education classes and mentor local doulas. I 100% believe being a doula is a calling over my life, and I don’t take for granted the gifts God has allowed and doors He has opened.

I am a full-spectrum doula, lactation consultant, herbalist, and sacred birth worker devoted to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative journeys — pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My work is rooted in both clinical knowledge and ancestral wisdom. With a background in massage therapy, plant-based living for over 20 years, and deep training in herbal care, I provide nurturing, holistic support that honors the body, the spirit, and the entire family unit. I don’t just support births — I hold space for transformation.

Angel Wauthier is a Perinatal Health & Wellness Professional who helps women prepare for a better birth, a stronger start to breastfeeding, and a healthier pregnancy through holistic education, natural therapies, and compassionate coaching rooted in a naturopathic approach with a focus on preventing and reducing complications naturally. Her expertise includes high-risk low intervention vaginal births, VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) support as well as Lactation Support. Angel has supported over 100 families and attended more than 35 births as a birth doula. Her educational background includes a Certificate in Health & Wellness from Arizona State University, a Certificate in Community Health Work from The Ohio State University, and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. She is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and Certified Birth Doula. She holds credentials as a Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, Microbirth Approved Provider, Registered Kangaroula, Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator, and Certified Community Health Worker. She is BLS and NRP certified, trained in Perinatal Mental Health, and trained as a postpartum doula through DONA International. Currently she is pursuing advanced training as a Midwife Assistant, Craniosacral Therapist, Clinical Herbalist, Clinical Aromatherapist, and Traditional Naturopathic Doctor. Angel Wauthier host the podcast The Birth Rebel Podcast

I am currently a postpartum nurse and mother of four young girls. After nursing school at Ohio State I commissioned as a Navy Nurse. While in the Navy I worked on many units from Pediatrics, ER, NICU, postpartum, adolescent psych, and general med-surg. I found a passion for Peds/NICU and postpartum because I grew to love teaching and empowering parents to feel confident in their roles. I have loved all four of my non-medicated birthing and postpartum experiences. Outside of work I am a full-time mom, currently homeschooling my oldest daughter (6yo). As a family we are passionate about our Christian faith, very involved in our local church, and we love to spend time outside adventuring.

I am a Certified Professional Midwife based out of Ashtabula County Ohio. I serve clients within an hour (give or take) and do exclusively home visits. I follow the midwives model or care and support physiologic home births. I am a low volume practice to ensure I am able to build strong relationships with clients and their families.