Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Bloomington, IL

Alisa is a Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant and Educator who has a passion for helping mothers accomplish the goal of providing human milk to their babies in whatever way works for them. She believes in getting to know families and their unique challenges to new parenthood, and is working to build bridges among community resources for new and growing families. As a Registered Nurse, she has been working with mothers, babies and families, and training other nurses for over 30 years in both the hospital and community setting. She is committed to incorporating evidence based lactations care to her practice.

Hi, I’m Jessica — a fertility and birth doula, certified lactation counselor (CLC), and prenatal yoga and meditation teacher serving families in and around Woodstock, Illinois. I support individuals and families through conception, pregnancy, and birth with a blend of evidence-based guidance and mindfulness-based practices. My approach is calm, compassionate, and deeply personalized, helping you feel confident and cared for as you navigate the many layers of your fertility or birthing journey. Whether you’re preparing for conception, planning your ideal birth, or seeking clarity and support around lactation, I’m here to walk alongside you with presence and understanding. Together, we’ll create a supportive space that honors your intuition, builds trust in your body, and fosters a peaceful, empowering start to your next chapter.

My name is Ilana(she/her) and I am dedicated to working with a wide range of family structures and clients. My hope is that I can help people find the space for what they need. ​ Everyone deserves safe, comforting, affirming, and secure care. It would be a beautiful and humbling experience to be a part of that process with you.​

IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in a private group lactation practice with a combined 26 years of experience.

Every parent has the right to breastfeeding support. Breastfeeding is natural but a learned skill for a mother and baby. Let Let me be your loving support as you start your journey as a mother. You need to know what is normal newborn behavior and that you are doing a good job! During my 10 years doing inpatient lactation, I have worked with thousands of new families including well and high risk moms and babies. I have 40+ hours of training to work with tongue tied babies pre- and post-release.

Hi, I'm Tayler Robins! I'm a proud wife and mom of three amazing boys. My journey into the birth community began after experiencing birth trauma with my first birth. It was a challenging time, but I was fortunate enough to have a doula by my side during my second birth who empowered me to advocate for myself. That experience not only helped me heal but also ignited a passion to support others in their birth journeys. I’ve now chosen to be a part of the birth community, helping others feel empowered and confident as they navigate their own experiences. I'm excited to bring my personal experience and compassion to this field, and I look forward to making a positive impact on families' birth stories.

Hi! My name is Emily! I'm a certified labor doula, lactation counselor, and certified educator of infant massage. With a passion for supporting families through the transformative journey of childbirth and early parenting, I bring expertise in providing compassionate care, promoting breastfeeding, and fostering parent-infant bonding through the art of infant massage.

Hello, my name is Kayla, and I am a full-time doula proudly serving families throughout Indiana and surrounding communities. Born and raised in Indianapolis, I am also a mother of four beautiful children who have inspired my passion for birth work and maternal support. My journey to becoming a doula was deeply personal. After experiencing trauma during three of my own births, I realized how important compassionate, informed, and empowering support truly is during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I chose to turn my pain into purpose by helping other mothers feel seen, heard, educated, and supported throughout their birthing journey. As a doula, my mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and empowering experience for every family I serve. I believe every mother deserves respectful care, emotional support, and an advocate by her side. Through my work, I strive to transform trauma into healing and blessings by giving back to the community and supporting families during one of life’s most meaningful moments.

Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl, and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Hello! I’m Kahdijah “Kay” Gandy, Full Spectrum Doula (FSD). I became a doula in 2021, during the pandemic through The Doula Union. I have a wide range of knowledge as it pertains to fertility, pregnancy and labor/birth. I’ve attended and assisted 26 moms for fertility and birth since becoming a doula. I specialize in helping women with fertility issues and treating it with a natural holistic approach. I personally struggled with PCOS and fertility which lead me to dig deeper into the learning how to heal the womb. I’m also a self taught herbalist. I’ve studied herbalism for over 7 years and still continuing to learn which allows me to add a holistic approach to my clients. I am a mother of 1 beautiful girl and a soon to be bride. I’m CPR certified for infants and adults, a medical assistant and a nursing student of Washington University in STL. Well now you’ve learned a little about me, it’s time to learn about you and where you are with your pregnancy journey, contact me if your interested in doula services with Divine Nature

Hi! My name is Rachel Sammons. I’m an IBCLC based in O’Fallon, MO. I do home visits in St. Charles county and surrounding areas. I can help with issues like poor weight gain, pain, clogged ducts, breast refusal, bottle refusal, pumping, flange fitting, weaning, and many other issues as well.

Hello my name is Emma Maxey and I have been a certified birth doula for about two years. I am located in the Plainfield, IN area and eager to support expecting parents! I have great experience with pregnancy, with myself having naturally birthed my first three children (two of which are twins) and my last baby which I birthed prematurely via c-section. I have also helped clients achieve their desired birth outcome. My personal focus is on the importance of providing clients with informed consent so that we can achieve their perfect birth experience. It is also important to me to provide support to those that are experiencing pregnancy complications, as this group of people need extensive support where they may not be getting it. I have experience in bereavement care as well. I have also been working as a breastfeeding counselor. My pricing is extremely reasonable, willing to work with client on price if necessary in order to provide the support they deserve.

Hello! My name is Sarah and I have been a doula for 15 years. I specialize in supporting in hospital birth with a special focus in trauma informed care, pregnancy after loss or infertility, and high risk factors. I offer preconception through postpartum services including doula support, childbirth education, babywearing, biologically normal infant sleep support, newborn care classes, lactation support, and more. I am a mother of four and a Southern Baptist by faith. I am passionate about serving all families regardless of background, and believe every mother, baby, and family deserves to be held with tender care and loving support.