Carolina Pimenta, RN, BSN, IBCLC, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 16 years of experience in maternal-child health and nursing. She is the Founder of Raiz Materna Lactation and provides in-home and virtual lactation consultations for breastfeeding, pumping, and combination-feeding families. Carolina has worked in leading healthcare organizations including Johns Hopkins Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Sinai Hospital, and Chase Brexton Health Services. She specializes in prenatal education, newborn feeding support, complex lactation challenges, postpartum care, and family-centered feeding plans. Carolina is fluent in English and Portuguese and also provides support in Spanish. Her mission is to empower families through compassionate, evidence-based care and individualized feeding support.
Raiz Materna Lactation provides:
Prenatal breastfeeding consultations
Initial newborn feeding assessments
In-home lactation visits
Office visits
Virtual consultations (telehealth)
Pumping and return-to-work planning
Low milk supply support
Oversupply and engorgement management
Induced lactation support
Tongue-tie and oral function assessment collaboration
Bottle refusal support
NICU transition support
Weaning guidance
Feeding support for twins and multiples 
Additional specialty services include:
High-risk prenatal lactation consultations
Breastfeeding education classes
Pumping and milk supply classes
Postpartum follow-up visits
Group support sessions
Corporate lactation programs and workplace lactation consulting 
Who They Help
Raiz Materna Lactation supports:
Expectant parents preparing to breastfeed
New mothers and newborns
Families experiencing breastfeeding challenges
Parents returning to work while maintaining milk production
NICU and premature infant families
Families dealing with tongue-tie concerns
Parents needing pumping or combination-feeding guidance 
Workplace & Corporate Services
The practice also offers services to employers, including:
Lactation room assessments
Lactation accommodation consulting
Employee lactation consultations
Prenatal and return-to-work education
Manager and HR training
Policy development recommendations
Virtual and onsite workshops
Lactation concierge programs 
Reviews for Carolina Pimenta
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Breastfeeding is a learning process for both mother and baby, and having the guidance of a professional like Carolina was key to our success.
With her guidance, any mother can feel confident about the well-being and happiness of both herself and her baby. We know that when a baby is happy, the whole family is happy. That is why I would like to thank Carolina for ensuring that I was able to breastfeed my son right from the moment of his birth.
Thank you for your loving and confident professional guidance, for your kindness and patience with us, and for encouraging and motivating me during the most difficult times—of which there were many.
Thanks to this professional—who loves what she does and is constantly staying up-to-date—my son is protected today because he is fed exclusively on my breast milk. He is gaining weight properly, and breastfeeding has become a unique time of affection and joy for both of us.
Birth and Lactation Birth SupportBreastfeeding Assistance and SupportBreastfeeding ConsultationBreastfeeding SupportEvidence-Based CareExclusive Pumping/Bottle FeedingHigh-Risk PregnancyInfant CareLactation ConsultationLactation Home VisitsLatch IssuesLow Milk Supply/Over SupplyMultiplesNatural BirthNatural ChildbirthNewborn CareNewborn ExamNewborn ScreeningNipple and Breast PainPostpartum CarePrenatal Lactation EducationPreventative CareReturning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)Support during Labor, Birth, and PostpartumTelehealth
Frequently asked questions
When should I schedule a visit?
You can benefit from support at any stage:
Prenatal consultations to prepare for breastfeeding
Early postpartum (first days or weeks)
Anytime you’re experiencing challenges
When returning to work or introducing bottles
During weaning
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and reach out.
What's your pricing model?
I am in-network with Aetna and Care First. I am also an authorized non-network TRICARE provider, and I am currently in the process of becoming credentialed with Cigna, United, and TRICARE.
I provide a detailed superbill receipt for self-pay clients to submit to their insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What happens during a lactation visit?
During your session, we will:
Review your health history and feeding goals
Observe a feeding (breast, bottle, or pump)
Assess latch, positioning, and milk transfer
Address any pain or concerns
Develop a personalized feeding plan
Provide hands-on guidance (for in-home visits)
You’ll leave feeling more confident with clear next steps.
How much does Carolina charge?
Carolina's The Confident Start Package is $310 USD, flat rate. Carolina lists 7 packages in all.
Is Carolina taking new clients?
Taking new clients. Usually within a few days. Availability was confirmed 5 days ago.
Does Carolina accept insurance?
Carolina lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross of Idaho, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Blue Shield of California, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York, Capital Blue Cross, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Health Choice Arizona, HealthChoice Oklahoma, Health Choice Utah, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of West Virginia, Highmark Blue Shield, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey For Barbanas Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey For Novartis, Independence Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross, and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield as accepted insurance. Message Carolina to confirm coverage for your plan.
