Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me that Accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Hi I'm Natalie. I am so glad that you're here! I am a board certified lactation consultant and mother of two. My passion is helping families feed their babies and navigate the journey into motherhood. My approach is simple, I meet families where they are at and then I help them grow their vision to meet their feeding goals. Each family is unique and I take care to honor their choices and paths to success. Success looks different for everyone. To me success is achieving a goal, even if it changes along the way, and overcoming challenges and obstacles that might come up. I look forward to working with new families and babies everyday and hope to see you soon!

working with Natalie from newborn to over one year has been absolutely invaluable in supporting both me and my baby through the journey of breastfeeding. In those first few days after birth I was at my wits end and in so much pain. She helped me with latch techniques, ensuring my baby was feeding effectively, and addressed any initial challenges like nipple pain, burping and even went over my pump parts to ensure it fit my breast properly. She also educated me on recognizing my baby's feeding cues and offered many solutions for managing issues with my milk production and ensuring my baby was gaining weight. As my baby grew, the consultants continued to guide me through feeding schedules, my transition to working full time and being away from my baby, milk storage, and challenges like teething and growth spurts that sometimes disrupted feeding. She also supported me in transitioning to solid foods when we felt ready and educated me on choking and signs to look for and showing me how to balance breastfeeding with introducing new foods. Throughout the year, her emotional support and expert advice gave me the knowledge and confidence to meet my breastfeeding goals even when I felt this journey was near impossible due to my lack of supply.

- Robin P.

Kaysville, Utah

5.0 (2 reviews)

Holly Hill

22 years of experience

Hey there! I’m Holly and I’m a registered nurse and lactation consultant in Northern Utah. I work with the Breezy Babies team of amazing lactation consultants doing in home visits in a 30-mile radius from Kaysville and telehealth visits in every state. I’m able to bill many insurances, so most of my clients receive free visits! I teach a prenatal breastfeeding class once a month and host a breastfeeding support group twice a month, both of these are in Kaysville. Helping families is my passion! I specialize in bottle refusal, oral restriction assessments, efficient pumping, and providing inclusive, nonjudgemental care.

After a not so great experience with a lactation nurse at the hospital, I was very hesitant on having someone come into my home. I am so glad I did! Working with Holly has been such a wonderful experience. Her knowledge and support could not have come at a better time for me and my baby. Her positive energy and kind words were just what I needed in such an emotional and vulnerable stage of motherhood. I cannot express the gratitude and love I have for Holly and the wonderful work she does!

- Natasha K.

Chicago, Illinois

The Latchlink Lactation

8 years of experience

The Latch Link was founded to give mothers access to skilled, personalized lactation care that goes far beyond basic breastfeeding support. After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to find high-quality guidance, the practice was created with one goal in mind: to make expert, compassionate lactation care easy to access for every family. Today, The Latch Link is a nationwide virtual lactation practice providing evidence-based breastfeeding and infant-feeding support from highly trained consultants. The team combines clinical expertise with a whole-mother approach, focusing on both feeding and the emotional and physical realities of new motherhood. All visits are conducted via secure telehealth and are typically covered 100% by major insurance plans, allowing families to meet with their consultant from the comfort of home with no added stress. From pregnancy through weaning, The Latch Link supports parents with everything from latch and milk supply to pumping, bottle feeding, oral function concerns, and more. The mission is simple: to give every mother the clarity, confidence, and support she deserves — no judgment, no confusion, just truly skilled care.

I worked with Amber several time when nursing my twins. She was extremely sweet and made me feel like I was talking to a good friend. She was very knowledgeable but also extremely approachable, very different than the hospital IBCLC. She really helped me feel like I was doing well as a mother and her care and support helped me be able to exclusively breastfeeding my twins for the first 10 months of their lives.

- Dawna E.

Irvine, California

Cooings Doula Care

11 years of experience

Cooings Doula Care is a wraparound maternal healthcare company. We offer comprehensive and professional doula and lactation support services. Our team is dedicated to providing each patient with a comfortable, joyful, and reassuring experience through professional knowledge and attentive care.

As a first-time mom without family nearby, I was overwhelmed, but Cooings made my postpartum journey smooth, supported, and even joyful. They matched me with an amazing postpartum doula who took care of both me and my baby with profession, warmth, and deep cultural understanding. From breastfeeding support to postpartum meals, emotional care, and even helping me sleep better, the service was above and beyond. I loved that everything was organized, timely, and truly focused on what mothers need. If you’re looking for trusted, respectful, and expert postpartum care, especially with an Asian cultural foundation, this is the place to go!

- Julia M.

New York, New York

Kristen Criscitelli

16 years of experience

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience and a certified lactation counselor. I have worked with countless clients helping them optimize their health prior to and during pregnancy, through their fourth trimester, and throughout breastfeeding as well. Over the years I have helped parents feel confident when feeding and nourishing themselves (and their little ones)! My method is surprisingly simple. I provide you with the latest scientific information, personalized for your unique needs, while working through all the external and internal influences that determine your food choices. I have a child of my own and experienced firsthand the ups and downs of pregnancy, as well as the difficulties many face when breastfeeding (and eventually starting solids!). Together, we work to achieve the goals you set out to accomplish, and I’m there cheering you on every step of the way!

Kristen was extremely helpful and supportive with providing information for nursing/ feeding infants with food allergies and sensitivities. She is very knowledgeable in the field and provided really useful tips and advice when it came to identifying the allergy, adapting diet while nursing, weaning to formula, as well as introducing solids. Highly recommend!!!

- Heather D.

Lakeland, Florida

Celebrate Birth Lakeland

31 years of experience

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!

I have had three experiences through Celebrate Birth! A birth center, home birth and prenatal only (due to a low lying placenta). They have been truly the most amazing care providers I could have dreamt of! They feel like family and I look forward to every time I get to use them! Knowledgeable, family like, care for everyone and pour into our family. They truly care about you and your growing family.

- Devon K.

Chicago, Illinois

Patrycja Ptak

22 years of experience

Patrycja Ptak BSN,RNC-NIC, IBCLC I've been a nurse in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for nearly 20 years, and have supported breastfeeding in the NICU/Postpartum Units as an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for 10 years. On my journey, I recognized early on the importance of empowering mothers with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate feeding related challenges.

Wow. I wish I could give more than five stars for Trish! Having her by my side for my first child was like having a sister who knew absolutely everything to help both me and my baby. Our son was born a month early so Trish’s knowledge was SO beneficial as we navigated all the preterm challenges. My milk took a long time to come in and Trish was there every step of the way. It’s now three months later and I’m able to successfully breastfeed my (healthy and strong) baby, which was so important to me. Trish even stayed one day when I had mastitis and helped feed and put the baby to sleep so I could rest. We seriously could not have done this without her and cannot recommend her highly enough!

- Elizabeth H.

Dallas, Texas

Alyssa Peri

9 years of experience

I have been an internationally board certified lactation consultant since 2020. I strive to help families succeed to reach their breastfeeding goals. I take a holistic approach and seek alternative therapies to helping parents and babies thrive in the newly postpartum period.

Very sweet and helpful! The fact that she took insurance really helped. Her office is very comfortable and has a boutique feel to it.

- Danielle G.

Bentonville, Arkansas

Mary Hawkins

6 years of experience

Becoming a lactation consultant has been a deeply personal journey for me. I remember the challenges I faced seeking accessible breastfeeding support and the frustration of finding that care wasn’t always within reach. I feel that no family should have to navigate these hurdles alone. I graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (speech-language pathology). After my husband and I welcomed our first child, I discovered my true passion in breastfeeding and lactation. I then completed my Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certification in 2020. I began a clinical internship in 2022 at Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, Utah, where I worked until 2024 in the mother-baby unit, NICU, and pediatric settings. I became an IBCLC in 2024 and started my private practice. My greatest joy is being a mom to my four children. I've experienced nearly every positive aspect of lactation, as well as its many challenges. My passion lies in offering support that is free of judgment and tailored to fit your family's unique lifestyle.

Mary was easy to communicate with, prompt, caring, gentle, super knowledgeable and I really appreciated her and her talent in this profession.

- Emily D.

West Lafayette, Indiana

Rebecca Humes

20 years of experience

Hello! My name is Rebecca! I have been an IBCLC for 12 years and together with my business partner Ashlee, we own Fifty-Two BEAMS Maternal Services! We have over 30 years of combined postpartum nursing experience. We offer in home lactation/bottle feeding support, postpartum education and more!

Becky is AMAZING. I was struggling physically and mentally with feeding my premie and was considering giving up breastfeeding altogether. That’s when I found Becky, and she completely turned things around for me. She’s patient, kind, and knowledgeable and is a wonderful resource to have during such a fragile time of a mom’s postpartum journey. I would recommend her to any of my friends or family any day!

- Katie A.

Littleton, Colorado

Katie Clark

10 years of experience

I have been working with breastfeeding moms and families since 2015 and have been an IBCLC since 2023. My passion lies with helping new moms find a way to make breastfeeding work by offering compassionate, holistic solutions to breastfeeding issues. My specialties are with supply issues (both low and over) and pumping/flange sizing. I have special training in tongue ties and oral restrictions, low milk supply, clogged ducts, bottle refusal, and pumping. I love working with moms in every stage of breastfeeding from pregnancy through weaning and helping you meet your goals.

Katie is an incredible IBCLC who combines deep knowledge with genuine compassion. She meets families where they are, offers practical and evidence-based guidance, and supports them every step of the way. Her calm, encouraging approach empowers parents to feel confident and supported in reaching their feeding goals. Highly recommend!

- Brianne T.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Julee Portner

33 years of experience

Hey there! I'm your dedicated expert multi credentialed, years of experience lactation consultant and parent wellness coach available to guide you to ideal FEEDING, SLEEP, and stellar development. For you, your baby and family! Real talk about what is going to happen or is happening with eating, feeding, sleeping, pooping and development for your baby. Know what is going on and why. What to be doing now as well as specific things to watch for. Some families get in touch for an expanded understanding and a second or third opinion. What to do about feeding struggles can be confusing. Prenatal set ups and throughout all the postpartum time period. That’s the first 3 months after birth, when transitioning to care for a screaming newborn can be challenging. Get all the up-to-date info and set ups, planning and practices. Prepping you up before baby- what things do you really need to have? What about what “They” are telling you? Get clear why, what and how you wanna feed and take care of this baby. Ensure healthy and thriving babies and families. ✨ Personalized, warm guidance; dispel confusion, simplify choices with authentic and evidence based supports. Whether you're expecting, navigating feeding challenges, or seeking parenting confidence, Optimize your family's wellness every step of the way with empowered parent coaching. ✨ "Your Personalized Feeding Partner: From Prenatal to First Foods!" 🌟 ✨ Tailored Support: You're equipped with the right tools and techniques for a successful feeding journey, from prenatal growing baby on the inside to regular foods- chewing and eating from your family table! ✨ Expertise You Can Rely On: Certified, licensed, and experienced, addressing real-world feeding challenges and oral development concerns with practical solutions that simply make sense. ✨ Effortless Feeding Solutions: Decode your baby's needs and cues, making feeding a breeze without the guesswork. Say goodbye to uncertainties! ✨ Confidence Amplified: Understand the 'whys' behind feeding methods, empowering you with knowledge for a confident and informed parenting journey. ✨ Virtual Ease: Wherever you are globally, receive expert guidance from the comfort of your home. Virtual sessions ensure professional support reaches you, no matter the distance. ✨ Local Connections: Need hands-on assistance? I can seamlessly connect you with trusted local service providers, guaranteeing you any in-person support you require. ✨ Insurance Accessibility: Explore services potentially covered by commercial insurances, making expert support accessible and budget-friendly for all parents. ✨ Holistic Development Focus: Nurture your baby's optimal growth, laying the foundation for a healthy future. Embrace feeding techniques beyond conventional wisdom, tailored to your unique needs. ✨ Swift Solutions: Receive practical, tailored advice designed around your lifestyle. Say goodbye to outdated one-size-fits-all approaches; we focus on what works best for you and your baby, embracing modern and personalized strategies. ✨ Ready to Transform Feeding Time? Embark on a stress-free feeding journey today! Take the first step, book your session; together, let's transform feeding time into a delightful experience for both you and your little one!

I’ve worked with Julee for over two years - as a first time mom who wanted to exclusively breastfeed my daughter, i struggled with nipple pain. Thankfully, we met Julee who supported us with a unique care plan and walked us through our breastfeeding journey, from establishing my supply while I was on maternity leave to maintaining my supply via pumping at work, and even working with our caregivers to bottlefeed baby in a way that supported the transition from bottle back to breast. She is also helping our second baby through some tongue and lip tie issues. Julee is truly a jack of all trades, allowing us to receive support and treatment for all things related to feeding without having to see multiple specialists. I don’t think I would’ve reached my breastfeeding goals without her expertise and support. Thank you, Julee!

- Jess L.

Independence, Missouri

Ahyashah Ha Mahtarza

4 years of experience

I own and operate a birthing practice in Missouri and Kansas. My birthing practice is named My Ancient Birthing to commemorate my love for my God and also to embody and recognize ancient birthing practices. I am also an activist for the fair treatment of minorities; therefore, my practice serves as a pillar in supporting this paradigm. I am an ante, intra and postpartum doula AND midwife, a fertility and birth practitioner through DONA and I specialize in small surgical circumcision(s), lactation coaching and maternal fitness. I have a plethora of accomplishments through my work in My Ancient Birthing, but among the greatest achievement was being interviewed by the Voyage Magazine on March 5, 2026. I was able to introduce my birthing practice to people who are not privy to it and be a reminder for those who were already aware. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

I would like to start by saying I am extremely pleased with the work provided by Ahyashah! She was my midwife and doula. She is DONA certified which is a HUGE plus! She is very knowledgeable in this line of work. She was willing to answer any and every question that I had and if there was something she wanted to confirm, she did her research and got back to my husband and I. She is very soft spoken, sweet, kind and knowledgeable. I know I said knowledgeable already but once you hire her, you will understand why I am expressing this more than once. My husband pointed out that he appreciated how she also ensured his understanding, not leaving him out of the loop like the doctors did in our first birth. We had a water birth. Ahyashah was there every step of the way! I was delighted to have her on my team and will definitely book again, if we have another baby! Thank you so very much Ahyashah!

- Tianna R.

Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Diane Bernstein

5 years of experience

IBCLC serving breast and chestfeeding families in the Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in PA and Mercer and Hunterdon counties in NJ.

Diane is deeply caring and smart. I felt truly listened to when working with Diane. She supported not only my nursing journey, but also my motherhood journey. From the first fragile days postpartum through weaning, Diane sees mothers as whole people and validates all the many emotions that come with this wild ride. She is incredibly knowledgeable. She always had many suggestions and resources for any issue I faced through nursing two children. In particular, when I struggled with Breastfeeding Aversion and Agitation (BAA) while nursing my toddler, Diane was a wealth of information. I felt awful and didn't know how to explain what was going on, but I felt safe reaching out to Diane for help. She made me feel seen and understood. Diane helped me understand what was happening and work through ways to ease the BAA. While many lactation consultants are primarily versed in working with babies, Diane is a sage guide through extended breastfeeding as well. I am so thankful for Diane's loving guidance.

- Kristen L.

Citrus Heights, California

Maternal Wellness

11 years of experience

Maternal Wellness has been a Doula and Breastfeeding Support Organization since 2015. Maternal Wellness was one of the first Doula Organizations statewide back when Doula services were hardly recognized and were not covered or supported by Insurance companies or medical providers. When Doula Support was overlooked; Maternal Wellness continued supporting families and continued its advocacy on the importance of families needing support throughout Pregnancy and Postpartum. Maternal Wellness is an organization tailored to maternal-infant support giving you high quality and valuable services. We have experienced professional Doula’s and Breastfeeding experts who provide continuous physical, educational, emotional and informational support to families before, during and after childbirth to help them achieve the most satisfying experience possible.

I had a Doula and Lactation Consultant at Maternal Wellness and I had such an amazing birth experience in 2024 the information was clear, I could communicate easily with my doula by text, call and through a online system that they used. It was great! I had a good birth and got great tips and support for my first pregnancy. If you want a doula or need breastfeeding help I think you would love it!

- Emily R.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Mari Makanani

5 years of experience

Aloha everyone. My name is Mari Makanani and I am an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), registered dietitian(RD), personal chef, and birth+postpartum doula. I am here to support you in your journey from pregnancy and beyond!

Having Mari as a part of my birth team was truly a blessing! Her calm energy and guidance really helped my birth go by much easier. Her experience as a lactation consultant truly helped me get breastfeeding off to a great start!

- Laura W.

Bend, Oregon

Kathryn Jonas

5 years of experience

I am Kathryn Jonas and I am passionate about helping family's navigate their feeding goals. I am a proud Mama of two amazing kiddos and a dog. My family moved to Central Oregon from Eugene in 2017. When I became a mother, I fell in love with breastfeeding and a spark came alive inside. I knew I wanted to make this my career to assist other families in navigating their feeding goals with compassionate and informed care. My goal is to empower families from a loving and respectful place.

I can’t say enough good things about working with Kathryn! Her expertise played a vital role in meeting my feeding goals and keeping my baby happy and healthy. I began working with Kathryn when my newborn struggled to gain weight. Her evaluation was so thorough - she really took the time to understand what my goals were (as opposed to simply imposing her own feeding preferences) and always answered all of my questions! She then worked with me on supply issues, getting my baby into physical therapy for body work, and supported us through a tongue tie release. Kathryn is incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated.

- Laurel T.

Coral Springs, Florida

Neena Patel

16 years of experience

NOTE: Please contact us via phone at 954-507-7686 as we do not have access to reply to messages here. Meet the heart behind Mommy's Own Milk, Neena, a passionate Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse who’s helped countless moms conquer breastfeeding challenges with confidence and care. She offers insurance covered in-home and virtual lactation consultations Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed before your baby arrives or need support with sleep training, she's got you covered with personalized, professional guidance. Plus, when you book your first lactation consultation, you’ll get complimentary access to www.mommysownmilk.com, an online education platform, packed with tailored content to guide you step by step. Whether you're pregnant, a first-time mom, or a seasoned pro, Neena is here to guide you each step of the way. Want to stress less about feeding or sleep training your child? Book your consultation today and get the support you deserve!

Neena was a lifesaver for me and my baby! I was struggling with latching and not making enough milk for my baby. Neena patiently worked with me and my baby until I was confident with latching and helped me boost my milk supply. She also has an online library of videos which she gave me access to so I could learn more about breastfeeding and pumping in my free time. I really liked the videos on pumping and would watch them while feeding at night. Even though Neena gave me some sleep training tips during our time together, I am looking forward to working with her when I am ready to tackle sleep training. I couldn’t have asked for better support—she’s truly amazing!

- Amanda W.

Queens, New York

Viviana Marcela

18 years of experience

Viviana is an experienced DONA-trained, Certified Birth and Post Partum Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor as well as a Certified Childbirth Educator. Additionally, she is trained in Traditional Postpartum Practices. She became a doula soon after having her third child in 2008 and realizing the importance of needing someone informed to support and guidance through the journey into motherhood. Viviana is devoted to helping families navigate through this journey into parenthood with confidence. As a mother of five, she know the importance and difference of having a supportive birth team with each pregnancy as journey is its own story, She had been honored to serve over 300 families in the Tristate Area.

Viv worked with us as our birth and postpartum doula for our first baby. I truly don't know what I would have done without her guidance and support in those last few months of pregnancy through the fourth trimester. She was always available and willing to answer my questions, whether it was breastfeeding, sleep, or general newborn no matter how small. I highly recommend Viv and would absolutely work with her again.

- Thelma C.

Pike Creek, Delaware

Corinne Daut

11 years of experience

Hi, I'm Corinne Daut. I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have a decade of experience helping families with breastfeeding. I worked as a nurse in pediatrics before pursuing a career as a Nurse Practitioner and IBCLC. My own personal experiences breastfeeding my three children led me to want to support other families in meeting their breastfeeding goals and overcoming challenges. My focus as a nurse practitioner is treating infants, children, and women for lactation and beyond.