Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Bayonne, NJ

Hi I'm Diane Nader Giresi, I'm a DONA Trained and Certified Postpartum Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor and a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Trainer. I realized with the birth of my first child, that I had to include a wellness plan for my overall wellbeing. I believe we go through different journeys throughout our lives and with each journey, we face challenges. My goal as a postpartum doula, is to provide my clients with individualized non-judgmental support that encourages them on their journey as new parents. Continuing education is always at the forefront, so I can provide the most up to date evidence based research and resources. I attend many workshops and conferences on the ever changing protocols on tongue-tie and oral restrictions. I provide extensive lactation support if choosing to breastfeed. I help develop strategies for success, back to work plans, weaning, pumping, and flange fitting. In addition to newborn care, understanding cues, and newborn sleep patterns. Support looks different for each family. I listen to your needs and together we form a plan that serves your new family unit.

I believe birth is a journey, not a medical event to be managed. My role as your midwife is to walk beside you: to listen, to guide, and to protect your right to make informed choices about your body, your baby, and your birth. I began my career in 2006 as a NICU nurse, caring for the tiniest and most fragile newborns. In 2009 I became a midwife, first serving families at a community medical center and a community hospital. That background shaped how I practice today. I deeply trust the normal process of birth, and I am clinically ready when birth needs more support. I have attended births at home and in the hospital, and I know how to bridge the two calmly and safely. Almost ten years into my career as a midwife, I became a mama myself, and my two boys taught me more than any textbook. With my first son, I planned a homebirth. When labor needed more support, I transferred to the hospital and gave birth by cesarean. I know firsthand the disappointment, the grief, and the strength it takes when birth doesn't go as planned. With my second son, I had a successful VBAC at home. That birth brought healing and reminded me how powerful our bodies are. I have been on both sides of the bed. I understand what it means to hope for a certain kind of birth, to need a change of plans, and to come back and birth again with confidence. Whether you're planning your first homebirth, hoping for a VBAC, or healing from a past experience, I will meet you with honesty, safety, and deep respect for your journey. What I offer • Full-scope homebirth midwifery: prenatal, birth, and postpartum care • Hybrid prenatal care with in-office visits and home visits from 37 weeks (or home visits throughout) • VBAC support and counseling • In-office ECV (turning) for breech babies • The Hospital Birth Bridge Program: in-home labor assessment and support for families planning a hospital birth, so you arrive at the right time • Lactation visits with a Certified IBCLC: in-home or in-office help with latch, supply, pumping, and feeding challenges • GYN wellness care: annual exams, preconception care, birth control, and hormone health from your teens through menopause • Childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care classes • Postpartum recovery and whole-woman care through my sister practice, ReGlo Aesthetic & Wellness

Hello, my name is Fayfa, and I am a dietitian and birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative seasons. My work is rooted in compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each family's unique journey, culture, and values. I believe birth and the postpartum period deserve to be met with presence, nourishment, and gentle guidance. I support mothers and families with emotional reassurance, practical care, and holistic nutrition support, helping them feel confident, informed, and deeply cared for. My approach blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom, creating a nurturing space where families can rest, heal, and reconnect with their strength. It is an honor to walk alongside you during this sacred time.

My name is Christina Pierre. I am a proud mom of two living in Irvington, New Jersey, a trained doula, and the founder of Bump Bump Baby. My path to supporting growing families is built on a deep foundation of hands-on healthcare. Before launching my own business, I spent years working face-to-face with patients as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), alongside serving as a recreation aide at a nursing home.These roles taught me how to provide compassionate, clinical care, advocate for patient dignity, and bring joy into vulnerable spaces. Today, I combine my clinical background, DONA-approved training, and personal journey as a mother to provide evidence-based birth and postpartum doula services. Through Bump Bump Baby, my mission is to offer highly educational, clinical, and comforting support so that parents can navigate pregnancy, labor, and postpartum life with absolute confidence.

I am a mother to a 5 year old and have loved children since I was a child myself. I have always been someone who enjoys helping people. I started on the path towards nursing, earning my Associate’s degree in Fall of 2022. After mostly completing my degree in summer of 2022, I realized my personality wouldn't shine in nursing. I am more empathetic and personable, which lead me to becoming a doula. I started with birth doula in August and it opened my eyes to my passion for birthwork. Shortly after, I took the postpartum doula workshop. That led me to also taking infant CPR, and earning a certified lactation support counselor as well. I am looking forward to sitting for the Lamaze CBE exam Fall of 2023. I have worked with families both prior to these certifications and currently and I can’t wait to explore and learn more

Hi, My name is Christina. C I am a Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Consultant & Placenta Encapsulator. I’m here to assist women and families during pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I started my birthwork journey in 2016. I have had the pleasure of being a part of 80+ births and assisting 69 families with specifically 4th-trimester support thus far on my Journey. I have always been empowered by the strength and inner power of our women and the beauty of birth since I was a young child. This is why I became a professional Birthworker, Or as many call it a “Doula”. Every woman deserves to have support through the monumental changes & transitions of pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I'm here to guide, educate, and assist you with the Journey. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your Doula Chrissy.

Hi! I’m Rachel (she/they). Although I have been a witness and sometimes an active participant in births since a very young age, I’ve been working as a trained birth and postpartum doula since June 2018 and have supported 250+ families throughout the NYC area. I am a certified lactation support counselor, integrative lactation and baby feeding specialist, a trained lactation educator, doula mentor, placenta specialist and currently obtaining clinical hours at Jamaica Hospital to become an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My philosophy is simple - there is no wrong way to birth as long as your choices and decisions through the journey are being heard and respected. In working together, I hope to co-create the vision for how you would like to feel during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; helping you move through this time building confidence in your ability to decide what feels right for you. My style is rooted in mindfulness; working with the tools we already have to help us stay grounded and present in the moment. I have been a Brooklyn resident since 2004 and live one block away from Prospect Park with my child, Simone, and dogs, Elfie and Gyda. I have a BFA in Studio Art from Hunter, own a recurve bow, have a depth of knowledge in native new york plants and study herbalism. I am a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly doula - gender affirming care matters to me!

Hi, I’m Nadine Kennedy, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you're preparing to welcome a baby or already holding your little one in your arms please know you don’t have to figure it all out alone. As a certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), I’m here to offer gentle, personalized support during this tender season of transition. I understand the beauty and the chaos that can come with early parenthood, and I’m here to help you feel more confident, more rested, and fully supported as you navigate it all. My care is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep belief in your ability to parent well. I show up with warmth, a listening ear, and practical help for everything from breastfeeding and bottle feeding to sleep routines and emotional recovery. I adapt to your style and needs sometimes that means quietly supporting in the background, and sometimes it means stepping in with clarity and direction. And if what you need is a strong hand to guide you through the tough or uncertain moments, I’m that person too. My goal is to walk alongside you in whatever way serves you best calmly, confidently, and with your unique journey in mind. You were never meant to do this alone, and I’d be honored to be part of your support team as you begin this sacred new chapter.

Here's a professional bio you can use for networking groups, your website, speaking events, or referral introductions: My name is Tamari Soosi, and I am the founder of Doda Doula (dodadoula.org). I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation support professional dedicated to helping families feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding. My passion for birth work began through my love of supporting families and caring for children. Over the years, I realized I wanted to provide deeper support during the transition into parenthood, which led me to pursue professional training in birth support, childbirth education, postpartum care, and lactation. I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing education in trauma-informed care and women's health. As a doula, I believe every family deserves evidence-based information, compassionate support, and the opportunity to make informed decisions that align with their values and goals. I am especially passionate about helping families build confidence, reduce fear, navigate challenges, and feel empowered throughout their parenting journey. My skills include emotional and physical labor support, comfort measures, birth planning, partner preparation, advocacy, postpartum recovery support, newborn care education, breastfeeding and feeding guidance, and creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where families feel heard and respected. My approach is warm, honest, trauma-informed, and centered on meeting each family where they are. Through Doda Doula, my goal is to ensure that no parent feels alone as they navigate one of life's most meaningful transitions. 🤍

I’m Kayla, founder of The Melanated Apple, and I believe mothers deserve to be mothered, too. ✨ As a full-spectrum doula and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, I offer birth support, feeding guidance, newborn care, and daytime and overnight postpartum support. I also bring a softer touch to your fourth trimester through belly binding, herbal baths and foot soaks, gentle relaxation massage, and calming sound experiences. Imagine having someone help you settle your baby, bring you a warm foot soak, and make space for you to exhale. That’s the kind of thoughtful, personal care I love to give. From your first questions to your quietest postpartum moments, you deserve care that feels as good as it is supportive. 🌺

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.

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! My name is Nina, I’m an Ecuadorian living in NY since 2016. I’m a mom, nutritionist, lactation counselor and doula. I’m here to help you, I’m here for you! You got this mama 🌸

I have been a birth doula for over 3 years now. I’ve supported vaginal and planned and unplanned C-section births as well as births in a birth center. I provide education as well as comfort. And believe in a balanced holistic approach that embraces and utilizes modern medicine as is desired. I also provide placenta encapsulation services, pregnancy fitness, postpartum belly binding, acupressure support and as a certified Reiki Master, provide reiki energetic healing.

A Full Spectrum Birth, Postpartum doula and lactation educator with 12 years experience

Hello Parents, my name is Calynn. I am a compassionate doula/Newborn care Specialist dedicated to supporting birthing people and families through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I provide emotional support, physical comfort, and informed guidance so my clients feel confident, respected, and empowered throughout their birth journey. I am a mother of 2 boys, with both of my boys I had 100% natural birth. I also want to bring the experience to mother’s wishes or choose to have that experience. My boys empowers me to go out every day to help families to experience the joy of motherhood/ parenting.I want to bring this experience to families all over America on day.

I am a mom of 2, birth and postpartum doula, IBCLC, childbirth educator, infant and family educator and infant sleep educator. I have been supporting families in pregnancies, postpartum and through the first 5 years for almost 2 decades. I also train and mentor aspiring doulas and IBCLCs.

Hello, I’m a full spectrum doula of 28 years, and a lactation specialist. I do both birth and postpartum support, and placenta encapsulation. I also prepare wonderful postpartum meals. I’ve worked in the tri state area. Boston, California, Florida and the Caribbean. Send me a message, I’ll be more than happy to go over how my services work. Thanks!

If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/ Ines Serna is a mother, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master of Health Sciences in Public Health. She became interested in pregnancy and the birth process after having her first child in 2010. Shortly after, Ines started working for the childbirth education department at a prestigious Bergen County hospital, where she gained a great deal of knowledge about maternity services. After the birth of her second child in 2014, she decided to become a childbirth educator. Through her two birth experiences, she realized that the power of knowledge can have a positive impact on birth outcomes. While working as a childbirth educator at the hospital, Ines saw the necessity of giving additional support to her clients. She has trained with DONA International to obtain all the required skills to assist mothers during the birth process. Ines is dedicated to expanding her knowledge by attending maternal and child health conferences, seminars, and networking with health professionals in the community. Ines’s extensive hospital experience has allowed her to see and understand the need to continue advocating for patient-centered care. She believes a patient’s personal preferences, such as values, cultural traditions, family support, and lifestyles, must be taken into consideration. Ines is passionate about supporting expectant parents by making sure they understand that they have options before, during, and after birth. She firmly believes that EVERY woman deserves a good support network. A network that consists of health professionals, along with family, friends, and, of course, the support of a doula, is the greatest gift parents can experience in their lifetime. If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/

I'm a warm, supportive lactation consultant helping new families navigate feeding challenges with their new babies. Breastfeeding and chestfeeding can be HARD. And there's lots of contradictory info out there. I'll work with you to create a care plan that helps YOU meet YOUR goals — with lots of follow-up support included.