Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Dubuque, IA

I love helping moms reach their goals, whatever those goals may be. I have been an OB/postpartum nurse for 11 years and a lactation consultant for 8 years. I am a mom of 5 and I understand the challenges we face as mothers.

Certified Lactation Counselor, Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula The strength of the woman's mind and body amazes me. My passion is empowering women, allowing their strengths to shine, and supporting their needs while counseling them through their desired journey. ​ Growing, birthing, and sustaining a tiny human is hard work! Maybe you are a first-time mom hoping to learn the best birth or breastfeeding techniques. Or perhaps, you already have children and need support and ideas to get you through the next hurdle. Each journey is unique and has various twists and turns, many of which I have observed or experienced firsthand. I can provide you with the empowerment, support, and the guidance you need in these very cherished moments. As a mom, I understand these worries and questions. I was once in your shoes. I was the mom hoping for a birth experience that was different from my first, one that allowed my voice to be heard, and to be informed in my choices. I was the mom who struggled to nurse my new baby each day due to a painful latch, worried it wouldn't improve. These struggles became passion. I educated myself and became a doula and lactation counselor, which has allowed me to proactively support other moms on their journey.

I am a certified Birth and certified Pistpartum doula serving the Madison,WI . I will soon be a Childbirth Educator and a Breastfeeding Counselor. I am reasonably priced and offer several packages!

Hi there! I’m Natalie - a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a mom to three kiddos. I worked in labor and delivery/postpartum for 4 years and now work in Pediatrics in a clinic setting. My passion is helping mothers find their own, unique path into motherhood, while keeping the roots of who they are. I enjoy helping mothers feel confident with breastfeeding, however that may look for them: latching baby at breast, exclusively pumping, combo feeding, supplementing formula, etc - or even helping them realize they are an amazing mother even when they can’t, or don’t want to breastfeed any longer. It takes a village, they say. I’d love to be a part of yours.

Meet Mikala: Your Dedicated Birth Worker With five years of experience as a certified birth worker, Mikala has supported over 100 clients, guiding them through their unique birthing journeys. Her passion for this work shines through in every interaction, ensuring that you feel supported and heard every step of the way. Mikala believes in the importance of inclusivity and makes it a priority to involve everyone you wish to have as part of your birthing experience. She respects and advocates for your desires, helping to create a personalized and empowering birth environment. Mikala is well-versed in attending all types of births, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a calm presence to each situation. She understands the significance of listening to moms and honoring their individual needs and preferences. A Little About Mikala: Mikala is a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 4 to 13. Her personal birthing experiences include two medical hospital births and two free births, giving her a well-rounded perspective on different birthing options. This diverse background fuels her mission to ensure every mother feels validated in her choices and confident in their body’s capabilities. She has breastfed all of her children for a combined total of 9.5 years, an impressive milestone that speaks to her commitment and expertise. Mikala has navigated various parenting approaches, from using disposable and cloth diapers to using premade canned baby food to practicing baby-led weaning. When she's not supporting families, Mikala enjoys homeschooling her children and managing her homestead, embodying a holistic and nurturing lifestyle. Mikala’s Expertise Includes: Thriving in all birth settings Baby-Wearing Cloth Diapering Breastfeeding PLC Childbirth Education Postpartum Care Placenta Specialist Rebozo Techniques Bereavement PAILAdvocate LGBT+ Friendly Some Spanish Speaking Blessingway / MotherBlessing Neurodivergent Support Mikala is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support, ensuring that every family she works with feels empowered and understood throughout their birthing and parenting journeys.

I am Alexa, the founder and owner of Brighter Days Breastfeeding! 💛 As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified NICU nurse, I’ve helped many moms feel confident and empowered in their breastfeeding journey. But my passion for this work comes from my own experience… the grief of undiagnosed tongue ties and exclusive pumping with my first son, the barriers out of my control leaving me feel completely unsupported with my second son (hello global pandemic) and the sweet healing my third baby brought of a successful breastfeeding journey. My goal is to make sure no mom feels alone, overwhelmed, or unsupported. I am here to empower you to feel confident in feeding your baby and encourage you there are still brighter days ahead ☀️💛

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.

Striving to bring comfort & dignity, provide empowerment & support, all while keeping the focus on YOU. SERVING VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON Accepting clients for both labor and PP doula care! (How are PP Doulas helpful? Let me fold your newborns laundry, cook for you & care for baby all while you rest and recover from the birth experience and transition into caring for a newborn in home) Strong history in proving lactation counseling, support & education to fellow parents.

My journey to becoming a postpartum doula and lactation counselor began after experiencing the lack of support from medical staff when my first son was born. This personal experience ignited my passion to ensure that other mothers do not feel the same sense of isolation and overwhelm. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive support to new mothers. My goal is to help women heal from their birth experience, feel confident in their new role, and not feel alone during this crucial time. Through my services, I strive to create a nurturing environment where mothers can thrive, bond with their babies, and access the guidance they need for a successful breastfeeding journey.

Chaka is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Lactation Counselor and a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist who has been supporting families in the Western Suburbs since 2014. She believes in informing, empowering and supporting families prenatally, during birth and postnatally. Her passion for birth work started when she was looking for a doula for the birth of her second child. After working with her birth clients, she realized the need and importance of also providing postpartum support. Chaka enjoys working with all family types and sizes and specializes in the care of families with multiples.

At Family Focused Midwifery, we provide compassionate, family-centered care for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum—whether you're planning a home birth or looking for doula support in any setting. Our services are rooted in the belief that families deserve to feel informed, empowered, and truly seen throughout this life-changing journey. As a Certified Nurse Midwife, I offer full-scope home birth midwifery care, including personalized prenatal visits, continuous labor and birth support in your home, and attentive postpartum care through six weeks. My approach blends evidence-based clinical care with deep respect for your autonomy, preferences, and values. For families seeking birth doula support, our team of experienced doulas shares these same values and provides warm, knowledgeable guidance through prenatal meetings, birth attendance, and a postpartum follow-up visit. **All clients also receive access to my online childbirth education course, Fearless Birth Academy, and are invited to join my live virtual group pregnancy coaching program for even more connection and support! Every offering at Family Focused Midwifery is designed to help you feel confident, supported, and at the center of your care—because that’s exactly where you belong.

I am a holistic fertility, birth and postpartum doula with over a decade of experience.

Cassandra trained with CCI in Winter Garden, Florida in 2020 & spent the following 3 years gaining experience serving birth & postpartum clients. Cassandra has supported families during pregnancy, labor, childbirth & through navigating postpartum. She holds a passion for supporting women going into parenthood alone, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals struggling with or in recovery from substance abuse. Cassandra is currently offering services in-person & virtually in & around Slinger Wisconsin. Virtual support is available to anyone across the USA or internationally. "It is my hope to show up for my clients with grace & love; to walk with them; to be of service during a magical & vulnerable stage of our human experience."

I am a nurse by trade, Craniosacral Therapy provider International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Certified Hypnobirthing educator and trained doula. I have also completed Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty (TOTS) training. I have been supporting expectant parents and families for more than a decade previously as a Labor and Delivery nurse and doula. I believe that our bodies can help heal themselves, if we listen to them. I also believe that supporting families goes beyond the birthing location. It is my passion to support families before, during birth, and beyond.

Hello my name is Jalisia. I am a holistic full spectrum doula. I provide comprehensive support for your emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being during your pregnancy. I will empower and educate you, provide emotional support during labor, postpartum, breastfeeding support, Fertility support, and loss/Abortion. I will offer a personalized approach to your care that fits you.

I believe in the inherent strength of women and the beauty of undisturbed, intervention-free birth whenever possible. I also recognize that every birth is unique, and my goal is to provide the education, advocacy, and emotional support that allow families to make confident, informed decisions. My approach blends knowledge and compassion, ensuring that each birthing person feels prepared and respected, no matter their birth plan. My background in public health gives me a deep understanding of how birth outcomes are shaped by access to information and individualized care. I strive to create a supportive, inclusive space where every family feels safe and empowered to navigate their journey with clarity. I understand the challenges of postpartum recovery, and I am committed to offering guidance beyond birth, including lactation support and community resources to ease

I am a NICU RN and IBCLC that provides advanced lactation consults in your home. I take insurances and have experience with the utmost feeding challenges from Prematurity to tongue ties and everything inbetween. We have over 20 years of lactation experience personally and are breastfeeding moms! We have multiple IBCLC’s available to suit your needs.

Hi I'm Cynthia Jones I'm a great person. I absolutely love read in. Help me birthing babies. . I'm a mother red tool of grandmother

Guiding Mothers Lactation is an IBCLC lactation consultant practice offering both home and office visits. Service coverage includes Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee and Lake County, IL. I am Ashleigh Richmond and I would be honored to have you choose me to assist you on your breastfeeding journey. I believe that all families, no matter how they choose to feed their babies, should be given all the information needed to make informed decisions and to be supported in those choices. It is this knowledge that gives you the power to do what is right for your own family.

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.