Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Annapolis, MD

Gennifer, Growing Tree founder, is an experienced doula with over 10 years of service, specializing in lactation, sleep support, sibling support and integration. As a mother of five and bonus parent, she brings compassionate understanding to growing families. Currently studying midwifery, Gennifer is committed to ongoing education and providing comprehensive care, making her a dedicated and exceptional support for expectant parents.

I am a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have experience in the hospital post-partum and NICU units, out-patient and home settings and providing prenatal breast feeding education. I am passionate about helping families feel supported, overcome challenges and achieve their individual breast feeding goals.

Sarah Early has over thirty years of working in the healthcare industry. Her career has taught her about the importance of supporting women with a mind, body, and spirit approach as women learn to care for their health while also addressing their family’s healthcare needs. Sarah worked in a busy Maryland hospital that delivered ten-thousand babies annually and it was here where she began to focus her time on maternal-child care and lactation. During this time, Sarah interacted with countless new parents struggling to feed their newborn and lacking the guidance or resources necessary to do so successfully. These families and their frustrations inspired Sarah to gain the IBCLC credential in 2011 and open Lactation Room in 2014. Lactation Room has been a staple of lactation and infant feeding support in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia for a decade and Sarah and her team of IBCLCs, Registered Nutritionists, Nurses, and Doulas have cared for thousands of families along their new parenting journey. Lactation Room was the first practice in the DMV to expand offerings through insurance and now has three office locations to improve access to care. It was important to Sarah that quality and evidence-based care be attainable and not cost-prohibitive allowing women to receive the care they deserve and need. In 2016 she co-hosted the first collaborative conference for tongue-and-lip ties (TOTS) in the DMV bringing together hundreds of people from multiple disciplines. The conference attendees included IBCLCs, Nurses, Physicians, Feeding Therapists, Bodyworkers, Dentists, and more. Her philosophy is that there are many facets to care, and when the approach is team-based and collaborative, the patients receive better quality care and outcomes. She has presented the collaborative model for infant feeding dysfunction at Simon Says Speech, Talk Tools Speech & Feeding Therapy, Southern Maryland Dental Society, and multiple local hospitals and area organizations. Sarah graduated from a Masters in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner graduate program with high distinction and was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses while working and running Lactation Room. Her clinical education and training paved the way for her newest journey in private practice, Peony Women’s Integrative Health, which she opened in 2023. Working as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner she serves clients in the DMV. Peony WIH focuses on caring for women with a root-cause, integrative, and functional medicine approach to address the underlying causes of disease and promote optimal wellness. PWIH provides in-office health consults with Sarah, integrative and functional nutrition support by a Registered Dietician, and Craniosacral therapy services. Sarah is focused on addressing the needs of women in the community through a patient-centered and collaborative approach to care. She is an active member of ILCA, USLCA, IATP, AHNA, AANP, and MBC. hello@peonywih.com

I can't remember a time when I was not passionate about family issues, and particularly family health. I had my first child at a young age, and found the perinatal landscape entirely bewildering. Mostly alone, I had no idea what was happening to me and my baby, or how to provide for him once he was born (and later, when he was quite sick). The experience strengthened my desire to support others who find themselves similarly lost at the hands of an impersonal medical institution. ​ ​​ I am committed to helping families access evidence-based information for informed decision-making, and to helping improve the birth experience for all families. I serve families of all types, and I specialize in trauma-informed care, bereavement support, disability advocacy, and neurodivergence, Additionally, I am conversant in Spanish, French, and American Sign Language (ASL). The journey into familyhood should be a time of joy, love, and familial and community support. I founded Family Ways with the intention to help bring such an experience to any individual and family who wants and needs it, and to strengthen the family bond—no matter what shape the family takes. I am honored to have been able to share in the lives of so many beautiful families, if for just this one crucial moment.

Alison Levy is a registered nurse and an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Alison has always been fascinated by the everyday miracles of birth, babies and breast milk. She has devoted her 22+ year nursing career to childbearing families and has been a certified lactation consultant – her true calling – for the last 15 years. She finds it incredibly rewarding to make breastfeeding easier and more successful for families. Alison currently practices both in the hospital and home settings.

Birth coach labor doula 23 years and 646 births ..... still counting. This includes attendance for a C-Sections (90). I attend births in most metropolitan hospitals only in Maryland. Travel expenses over 50 miles are additional and not covered by Medicaid. Please complete on my website "Schedule to Meet Dale" also, send a picture of your "insurance card". Complete these steps your due date will be saved to my calendar. Once I received your information I will call you to introduce myself...and proceed to meet via either Zoom call, FaceTime....possibly in person. I am a doula provider for all "MEDICAID" managed care providers, in Maryland. As of January 1st 2026, BCBS will also be accepting doula coverage via all employer benefits....each plan offers services and verification is a necessity. Visit: www.birthcoachcooladoula.com Please review my testimonials. Please provide a working cellphone number. I have recently partnered with Gabriel Gardner Flourishing Mama Co. agency. If your claim is denied payment for services are expected.

Hi there! My name is Keauna and I'm a mother/baby RN, lactation consultant, pediatric sleep consultant, and postpartum doula located in Harford County Maryland. I have over 30 years of experience caring for babies and mothers. I specialize in caring for multiples and preterm babies. I'm a mother of twins that were born prematurely. When I'm not caring for families, I spend time traveling, working out, and relaxing at the spa.

Lactation home visits throughout Montgomery County and parts of DC and Northern Virginia.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, RN, and Advanced Practice Nurse. With 30+ years of experience in maternal child healthcare, I bring a well-rounded approach to lactation support. My professional journey includes extensive experience as a NICU nurse, where I provided comprehensive care, including assisting breastfeeding mothers. More recently, I've focused on providing skilled lactation support across different stages - from prenatal preparation through postpartum care, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Hi! I am a Certified Professional Midwife, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Lactation Counselor, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, specializing in community birth and lactation support. I have an abiding commitment to the field of maternal and infant health and have served expectant and postpartum families for over twenty-five years. I am dedicated to providing respectful, compassionate and individualized care.

Hello, I'm Erica, the proud owner of "Loving Hands Doula." I am located in Harford County, MD, and service the DMV, DE, PA, and NJ areas. I am thrilled to be on this path to assist families in the beautiful process of childbirth, offering my unwavering support to mothers and fathers during pregnancy and, most importantly, in the postpartum period. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, and NRP, ensuring the safety and well-being of the families I work with—I am also a student Midwife. An experienced professional dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and memorable birthing experience for you and your family. Lovinhandsdoula.org

My passion and mission is to instinctively and directly provide education, support, and comfort during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum period for mommy and partner. I value creating a special bond with the parents through several prenatal appointments, labor and birth, and postpartum appointments at their home. While medical staff focus on the health of the baby and family tend to focus on the new bundle of joy, I focus on taking care of mom and partner. My attention is solely on you while you take care of your new little one.

My name is Val and I am a trained NCS, and Lactation Educator. I also have training in gentle pediatric sleep conditioning, COVID safety, CPR/AED/First Aid, Safe breastmilk handling, multiples care and safe infant sleep practices. I have experience providing overnight care, 24 hr care, daytime newborn care as well as travel care. I have worked with families of different ethnicities , religions and orientations, and I am always enthusiastic to learn and follow newborn care practices that are sensitive and inclusive of the families culture. If you choose to have me work with your family, you will find me to be enthusiastic, understanding, diligent, flexible, discerning, level-headed and nurturing to the parents, the baby and other children (and pets) in the home. I genuinely enjoy working with families and newborns, and my favorite part is the exciting privilege of guiding parents through the exhilarating, and at times confusing and frustrating, world of newborns, to a point where they are confident, well rested and enthusiastic about peaceful days ahead as a family.

Hi! Welcome here. My name is Abbie Bridges, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and mom of 2 with experience in assisting breastfeeding in all stages, from pregnancy to introducing solids to weaning. I graduated in 2021 from the University of Maryland with my Masters in Public Health and have been working ever since to advance community health through education, advocacy, and client support. Prior to opening my practice, I provided lactation care with a local pediatric practice and nonprofit aimed at addressing health disparities and supporting underserved communities. I currently live in Gaithersburg with my husband, 2 daughters, 2 cats, and 4 chickens! When I’m not with clients you can find me outside with my girls, baking a decadent chocolate dessert, or reading. I am very passionate about helping families succeed in an infant feeding relationship that is mutually beneficial, enjoyable, and meaningful for everyone involved. If you would like to learn more about my approach, you can read more here: www.bridgeslactation.com/my-approach. Please feel free to contact me here if you would like to chat for a few minutes before scheduling to see if we are a good fit, or book a visit here: bridgeslactation.as.me.

HI my name is Cat, and I'm all about helping families reduce stress when it comes to lactation, infant feeding, and sleep. With over 13 years of experience in breastfeeding support, I'm deeply passionate about helping families navigate these crucial areas with confidence and ease. My background in mental health has taught me the importance of sleep for both parents and babies. I prioritize creating routines that support overall well-being. It's truly an honor for me every time a family puts their trust in my support. I understand that every family is unique, and I'm excited about the opportunity to tailor my assistance to your specific needs. Looking forward to being there for you on your parenting journey!

As a breastfeeding expert supporting expectant & new moms for over a decade, I absolutely LOVE helping clients like you transform from being overwhelmed, stressed, and completely confused to a calm, confident mother who enjoys breastfeeding. Check out my hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google.

Welcome to Goddess Lactation! I'm here to provide you with the compassionate and experienced care you need. With over 20 years as a highly-skilled Registered Nurse, I understand the support and guidance you deserve and will ensure you have it every step of the way. ​ As a wife and mother of a eight-year-old daughter, I developed a passion for breastfeeding and lactation consulting during my own postpartum journey. I faced many challenges and received mixed advice from healthcare professionals during this period, which led me to realize the importance of having access to knowledgeable and supportive resources. This realization fueled my dedication to infant nutrition and helping new families thrive. ​ I provide education, feeding plans, and other assistance to breastfeeding mothers, and I am a strong advocate for the benefits of infant nutrition, both physically and emotionally.

Nikki Williams is a Certified Professional Midwife licensed to practice in the states of Maryland and Virginia, specializing in the management of normal, low-risk pregnancy and birth in both the home and birth center setting. Nikki Williams strongly supports parents in their right to true informed consent and refusal for all decisions. It is Nikki’s expectation that her clients research all of their pregnancy and birth choices and take responsibility for educating themselves, and for communicating with Nikki whenever there are questions or concerns. Nikki will take the time to make sure that clients are clear and comfortable with all the decisions they are being asked to make during their experience in her care. Nikki respects your ultimate authority over your pregnancy, labor and birth, and baby, and strives to create family-centered birth experiences. During birth, partners or support people will be encouraged and supported to participate as much or as little as they desire. The role of Nikki as a midwife is to monitor fetal growth and development, support the mother to grow a healthy baby and to stay physically and mentally healthy themselves, provide as much or as little information as the family needs, and get to know the entire family in order to foster a positive and optimistic attitude toward birth. At birth, the midwife’s role is to assist with the birth of the baby and the placenta, monitor mother and baby vitals, support a normal neonatal transition to extrauterine life, repair any lacerations, facilitate bonding and breastfeeding, transfer to higher levels of care if needed, and clean up. Nikki’s postpartum support focuses on ensuring a healthy newborn who is feeding effectively, rest and healing of the newly postpartum mother, and integration of the baby into the whole family. Nikki Williams provides care that supports pregnancy and birth as a natural process, which minimizes but does not exclude medical intervention. Nikki carries emergency medications and equipment to manage postpartum hemorrhage, GBS prophylaxis, shock, dehydration, minor perineal repair and neonatal resuscitation at home. Nikki is unable to provide medical induction or pharmacological pain relief at home, but is knowledgeable in the use of herbs and homeopathics to encourage healthy labor and relieve pain. Nikki strongly encourages the use of water in labor and birth (hydrotherapy) and will provide all of the client education and supplies needed to allow water labor and waterbirth. Overall, Nikki Williams became a homebirth midwife after the birth of her only child, after experiencing the profound positive change in her outlook on life and new respect for herself after receiving midwifery care that allowed her to realize her power and capability for the first time. Nikki is now working her dream job that has always been waiting within her, after dedicating her early adulthood to other careers and other college degrees. She is dedicated to helping others achieve their own individual hopes and dreams for their births and themselves, so they can also realize their full power as humans and parents.

While photographing my first home birth in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2014, I naturally found myself playing the role of doula between shots. I signed up for official training the next day and never looked back. Soon after doula training, I earned a Certification in Lactation Counseling (CLC) and began helping mothers struggling with feeding issues. I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of babies in various settings, with varying feeding challenges, and a wide range of feeding goals. Phelicia welcomes families of all dynamics, ethnicities, and backgrounds, supporting births at home, in-hospital, medicated or unmedicated, planned, and unplanned cesareans.

I have dedicated my career to the well-being of mothers and newborns. I hold a bachelors in nursing and specialized in maternal newborn nursing throughout my career. I hold the title of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, guiding mothers through the intricacies of breastfeeding and lactation, I bring a compassionate touch to my private practice. I bring a blend of warmth and expertise to every interaction, making the breastfeeding journey both informative and enjoyable for my clients. With a foundation of empathy and years of clinical experience, I prioritize building trust and rapport, ensuring clients feel comfortable and supported in their breastfeeding goals.