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My name is Kelly Sijapati, and I am an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I was certified in 2015, and I have served as a volunteer peer breastfeeding counselor since 2011. I have a degree in Psychology and believe that the most important aspect of lactation care is listening closely to the new parent so I can understand their individual situation and feeding goals before working together with them to create a personalized care plan. Having been part of the lactation field for over ten years, my goal is that every new parent feels fully supported during their feeding journey. I provide care in home visits, telehealth, and office visits. I specialize in latch and positioning adjustments for greater comfort in breastfeeding and have expertise in all areas of lactation including pumping, bottle-feeding, tongue tie, weaning, induced lactation, and more. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with my husband, two children, and our cockapoo puppy, Maple.

***MESSAGE ME AT 614-974-2211, NOT VIA BORNBIR *** Meet Kellie, a dedicated speech pathologist and lactation consultant specializing in infant feeding. Passionate about supporting families, she provides expert lactation consulting and feeding therapy tailored to each family's unique needs. With a focus on bottle feeding and refusal, oral motor development, and supporting latching skills, Kellie helps babies feed effectively and comfortably. Using an empathetic approach, she empowers families to nourish their babies with confidence. By combining her deep understanding of infant feeding and speech pathology, she guides families through challenges, ensuring a strong foundation for healthy growth and development.

As an IBCLC Lactation Consultant, my mission is to inspire, empower and guide you into this new chapter of your life, helping you to navigate infant feeding and early parenthood with grace and confidence.

As a wife and mother, I have a deep appreciation for the bond that breastfeeding can create between mother and child. As an experienced nurse and lactation consultant, I have seen the many benefits that breastfeeding can provide for both mother and baby. Having breastfed my own daughter and worked with countless mothers over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges that can arise during the breastfeeding journey and have honed my skills to provide mothers with the support and guidance they need to overcome these challenges. After obtaining my IBCLC, I knew that I wanted to provide personalized and evidence-based support to help moms nourish their babies and find fulfillment in their breastfeeding experience. Whether you are a first-time mother or have breastfed before, I am here to help you achieve your breastfeeding goals with compassion, expertise, and dedication.

Hi there! I'm Jill, and I'm an IBCLC and a holistic sleep specialist. I work with families to get to the root of their feeding and/or sleep challenges. I accept several insurance plans and offer sliding scale pricing for out of network clients. Unique from other IBCLCs and sleep consultants, I work with families to help understand & address the root cause of their baby's night wakings without ANY form of separation-based sleep training. My approach centers attachment and is informed by neuroscience & infant brain development, as well as biological feeding norms. Because I specialized training in lactation care, oral function, and nutrition, I have helped hundreds of families identify missed (or dismissed) issues affecting sleep and improve their child's health & well-being for life.

My name is Diana, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the McDonough, GA area. I have a passion for helping families with breastfeeding. I understand that every family has its own dynamics and goals. My approach is to provide personalized guidance that respects and supports your unique parenting vision, ensuring you and your baby's needs are met with care and expertise. I look forward to working together to achieve your feeding goals.

My name is Diana, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in the McDonough, GA area. I have a passion for helping families with breastfeeding. I understand that every family has its own dynamics and goals. My approach is to provide personalized guidance that respects and supports your unique parenting vision, ensuring you and your baby's needs are met with care and expertise. I look forward to working together to achieve your feeding goals.

As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your lactation goals. I will provide you with evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions about your lactation journey. I offer consultations in the comfort of your own home or virtually, whichever is most convenient for you.

I'm so happy you are here! My name is Melanie Kondrat. I am an International Board Certified Lactation consultant and Mama to three sweet babies. They have taught me almost everything I know and opened my eyes to the very real struggles parents face. Whether you are a first time mom or a seasoned mama of many, breastfeeding challenges happen. Proper support from a lactation professional can help you overcome challenges and lead you to a happy and successful breastfeeding relationship.

Ashley Strickland is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Marquette Method Teacher for Natural Family Planning. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to women’s healthcare, providing the highest quality breastfeeding support and education to prenatal and postpartum mothers in Northeast Alabama. As a mother of two, Ashley understands the challenges of breastfeeding firsthand and has experienced the profound joy, connection, and lasting benefits it offers to both mother and child. She is passionate about helping women achieve their feeding goals, experience the ease of successful breastfeeding, and receive the personalized support they need throughout their journey.

I am a board certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a registered nurse with almost 20 years o experience. I offer insurance covered consults and cater my practice based on your personal situation.

Hello! I help babies overcome feeding challenges (breast, bottle & solids) and master essential developmental milestones such as tummy time, rolling, crawling, and walking—so they can grow, play, and thrive! As the regions' only lactation consultant AND occupational therapist (OT, IBCLC), I provide complete and holistic infant care services starting with prenatal feeding education, getting started with breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, eating solid foods, as well as treating torticollis, tummy time challenges and other developmental delays. Services are provided in the office or your home.

I'm a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Cache Certified Newborn Care Specialist with emphasis on education of maternal newborn care and sleep conditioning babies under 2 years of age. I bring not only medical and newborn care experience of 25+ years, but also perspective and understanding of what it’s like to be a teenage mom; what it takes to be a surrogate; and certainly what a huge physical, emotional, and life changing journey that giving life, grieving loss, and parenting comes with.

I offer compassionate, evidence-based lactation care for families locally and across the globe. No matter what your journey is - breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, or combination feeding - your goals are the center of the care plan. I specialize in pumping plans and tongue ties and love to create a plan for feeding your baby that works for YOU. In my spare time, I enjoy being outside, hanging out with my family and cooking (or wandering the grocery store thinking up new things to cook!).

My passion for breastfeeding began with my children who I was able to breastfeed for about two years. I gradually transitioned from NICU nurse to IBCLC lactation consultant. My goal is to assist families on their breastfeeding journey and to be as helpful as I can to meet your breastfeeding goals, without guilt or judgement. I believe that every mom and her baby are the most beautiful things ever created. My holistic approach will ensure that your family will be treated with respect, kindness, love and knowledge.

Hi everyone, My name is Katina Wong. I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving North Austin, TX and surrounding communities. I offer private breastfeeding classes, home visits, and telemedicine covered by insurance. Most of my services are covered by insurance. My focus is empowering mothers to be able to feed their babies any way they choose. You should feel supported and in control of the feeding plan. I see my job as coaching you in fully informed decisions about your parenting journey. I’m the proud mother of three breastfed kids. My personal challenges with breastfeeding are what helped me discover my passion for helping other families succeed. I have extensive experience in the hospital, outpatient clinic, and home visit settings. My heart is in the home visit setting as this is where families really learn to thrive. I am fully vaccinated according to CDC recommendations and will gladly wear a mask if requested.

Our practice provides lactation support from pregnancy to weaning and beyond. With additional training in pumping and oral restrictions. Our goal is to help you to reach your goals.

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.

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

I love helping families understand their baby better. My aim is to empower moms and parents through the early days, months and years of breastfeeding. I can help breakdown the mystery of lactation as it relates to milk supply, latch, and most problems associated with breastfeeding. I am here to arm you with knowledge, support, and love💜💜