Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Fairfax, VA

Hello! My name is Karen Kelly and I am proud to be DONA certified postpartum doula and certified lactation consultant located in Ellicott City, Maryland. I am passionate about supporting families during the fourth trimester. I have been providing professional postpartum support since 2018 and have had the privilege of supporting over 75 families. I specialize in daytime support in order to have the greatest impact on helping new parents gain skills and confidence in their new role. I provide the emotional and practical support that new parents need in order to lighten their load and meet their parenting goals.

My goal as a birth doula is to provide informational, emotional, and physical support to mothers and families as they welcome their new baby in to the world. I want to be the reason another mom feels seen, supported, and never alone. Advocacy and empowerment are two important pieces in having a positive birth experience - I would be honored to help!

Taiwo Ikeoluwa Adeloye-Ajao or "Tia Ajao" has served in the maternal-child health arena for over 20 years. She obtained her MPH in maternal and child health, community health & prevention in 2008. Tia decided to become a nurse & a doula in 2014 due to her own experiences as a mother & as an advocate in her community. These roles empowered Tia to become a certified birth & postpartum doula, a certified maternal-newborn nurse, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, a birth assistant with midwives, and an international board certified lactation consultant. She enjoys helping families to be intentional about preparing for their birth & postpartum experiences.

Hello! I am a former NICU nurse and current International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 26 years of helping families meet their breastfeeding goals. I have a private practice in the Annapolis, MD area and have taught breastfeeding classes and lead support groups for thousands of beautiful families. It continues to be my pleasure to be a part of their journey!

Leah Hairston (she/her) is a full-spectrum doula, perinatal social worker, lactation counselor and advocate. She educates and empowers women with female reproductive systems, reminding them of their inherent power. Her dedication to facilitating spaces for healing, equal access, and justice stems from her deep commitment to addressing the systemic reproductive injustices against Black women. She is the founder of Sweet Bee Services, a Baltimore-based doula agency that provides justice-focused, trauma-informed, family-centered care throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. When not working, Leah enjoys trying new recipes while listening to audiobooks, walking her pup T’Challa, and savoring moments with loved ones. She is passionate about all things related to babies, reproductive wholeness, and social justice. Learn more and support her work by visiting www.sweetbeedoula.com.

Hey there, I’m Ni’Sheerer! I’m the kind of doula who believes birth isn’t just about bringing a baby into the world—it’s about honoring the whole journey, from the first little flutter to those sweet (and sometimes sleepy) postpartum snuggles. My philosophy is simple: every family deserves support that’s both knowledgeable and heart-centered. I combine evidence-based care with a sprinkle of intuition, a lot of listening, and the belief that your birth story should feel empowering, not overwhelming. I’m here to be your cheerleader, your extra set of hands, and sometimes even your snack-fetching, water-refilling, “you’ve got this” voice when things get real. I see birth as a partnership—your body, your baby, your choices—my role is to support and protect that space. Whether it’s helping you find your breath during labor, keeping you company in those quiet postpartum hours, or making sure you get that much-needed nap, I’m all about creating an environment where you feel safe, heard, and cared for. Birth is powerful, parenting is brave, and I’m honored to walk beside you in it all.

Hello everyone, my name is Kelsey Thomas and I am a certified birth and Postpartum Doula located in Baltimore, Maryland. For the past 6 years I have had the pleasure of creating memories with all my mom friend. I have a passion for helping, caring, cooking and nurturing others. I have my bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management. I believe having a positive birth experience can create an easy recovery for moms to heal with proper nourishing meals and rest. In my 6 years of practice, I have created an easy flow space for moms to feel relaxed and calm while pumping and nursing. In my free time I like to go for long walks and enjoy spending time with my 3 kids, date night, and family or friend game night. I love coffee dates with my husband and cooking sessions with him also.

Hi, I’m Erin, the founder of Tiny Tides Therapy. I hold a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and am a Certified Lactation Counselor. My passion is providing holistic, functional therapy that meets families where they are, targeting specific goals to support each unique journey. I have years of specialized experience supporting infants through the waves of development, offering guidance in areas such as tummy time, breast and bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, oral motor dysfunction, and tongue and lip ties. I also work with families on sensory processing, regulation, body tension, and infant massage to nurture the whole child.

Inspired by the sweetness of nature, Milk & Honey Maryland is here to support all things lactation, breastfeeding and infant feeding. Caroline Hall is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant thrilled to serve the Maryland and surrounding community. She is passionate about supporting families and helping people meet their lactation goals- whatever that may look like! Milkandhoneymaryland.com