Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Florence, SC

I have over 20 years experience helping new families, 13 of that as an IBCLC. I have practiced in multiple settings, and especially enjoy helping families in welcoming multiples after my own experience with twins.

My mission is to provide comprehensive and compassionate support to expectant parents as they embark on their journey from pregnancy to parenthood. I offer a range of services, including birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth classes, placenta encapsulation and lactation consulting, to empower and guide families through the transformative experience of childbirth and early parenthood. I am committed to creating a nurturing and trusting environment, offering continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I believe in the power of personalized care, tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and desires of each family I serve.

Throughout my 10 years of nursing and 7 years of lactation consulting experience, my work has spanned various U.S. regions, NICU and well-baby units, and included extensive home visits, allowing me to effectively support mothers from diverse backgrounds. ​ ALBA intentionally focuses on fostering equity and understanding across different family backgrounds. We work with community organizations, enabling tailored support and resources to meet the diverse needs of breastfeeding mothers.

Hi! I am Kristin Frohne, a certified birth doula and certified VBAC doula and lactation consultant. I am a wife and a mom to 3 little kids. I decided to get into birth work because after three very different births( c-section, VBAC induction, and VBAC spontaneous labor), I finally got the birth I dreamed of. I want to help moms and partners feel informed and supported through their pregnancy and birth. Birth is beautiful regardless of how any parent chooses or ends up having a baby, I think that it is the most spectacular thing that could ever happen.

I'm an international Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC.) I have over 20 years of experience working with families and their infant feeding needs. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I do home visits as well as virtual consultations. Continue support, good resources, and up-to-date research are essential to the new parents, or new baby for a seasoned family, so reach out to get all this and more! My specialties are oral structure and function assessments, oral restrictions and rehabilitation, low/over milk supply, breast therapy, back to work, flange fitting, exclusive pumping, bottle refusal/aversion, induced lactation/relactation, feeding twins/multiples, tamden nursing, and weaning.

About Mommy’s Way Doula Services At Mommy’s Way Doula Services, we believe that every family deserves compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized care during one of life’s most transformative experiences—welcoming a new baby. Based in North Carolina, our agency proudly serves families across the Triangle and beyond with a dedicated team of trained and experienced birth and postpartum doulas. Founded on the belief that no one should navigate pregnancy, birth, or the early days of parenthood alone, Mommy’s Way offers unwavering emotional, physical, and informational support every step of the way. Whether you're preparing for your first baby or expanding your family, we meet you where you are—with empathy, expertise, and a heart for service. Our birth doulas support clients through prenatal visits, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery, while our postpartum doulas provide nurturing overnight and daytime care, newborn guidance, and gentle support for the entire household. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, flexible, and family-centered, and we tailor our services to each client’s unique needs and preferences. At Mommy’s Way, we’re more than a doula agency—we’re part of your village.

Latch Makers was created out of love for moms and breastfeeding. We want to walk alongside moms for all stages of breastfeeding to support and empower them to comfortably and confidently feed their babies in whatever method they choose. We believe that all moms should have access to affordable lactation services.

Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

I’m a Registered Nurse, Doula, Herblist and Yoni Steam Practitioner with 20 years of experience.

Hi, my name is T'Errah and I am what I like to call a whole mama and baby IBCLC. I like to consider all aspects of the dyad from physical, mental and emotional viewpoints. I am passionate about maternal health and I strive to be my best in service to the families I serve. My business "helps you to meet your infant feeding goals" and we do that by ensuring that you are seen, heard, and supported with adequate lactation care.

Hello, My name is Augusta Mendenhall, IBCLC. I have been helping families with breastfeeding for 27 wonderful years. I believe in providing supportive care that is gentle in nature. I am there as an extension of care and a person to help you work out any kinks with breastfeeding. This is the most important time of your life! I strive to help you reach the breastfeeding goals you have made for you and your baby. I look forward to serving you care.

Having grown up in Vermont, I was always around breastfeeding mothers, clean living, and being part of a village for new parents. Upon moving to North Carolina in 2015, I realized the silver lining that was missing in childcare- a cohesive option for care for the newest of babies to any age child, while providing a balance of education, nurturing, and love to the parents. I have a wide variety of experience and certifications in pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenting. I bring passion and expertise to each and every family she serves. My interest in postpartum work was sparked when my little sister was born; I truly believed that this sweet angel was brought into this world as my baby. From this moment on, I knew she had to work with babies and families in some fashion. Essentially, Elise did not choose the doula/nanny life, the doula/nanny life chose her. I offer a variety of services including: Elise brings a variety of experience, education, and certifications to your family: DONA certified birth doula DONA certified postpartum doula Rebozo certified Sleep Consultant Certified Nursing Assistant Family Coach Nanny Placement

I'm an experienced IBCLC who has a passion for finding -and working to resolve- root causes. I love "lactation detective work" for complex cases and I love grounding myself in the biological norm as a blueprint for breastfeeding. I work hard to be inclusive in my practice in every way possible. I have especially deep dived into issues surrounding tongue tie and low milk supply. I have 4 kids who have helped me understand, more than anything, that there is more than one "right" way to parent. I believe in the instincts of the parents I work with and always honor their place as the primary member(s) of the infant feeding team.

Hi, I’m Rae, and I am a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and postpartum doula in Durham, NC! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to support you and your family during this transformative time. As your postpartum doula, I am here to offer a listening ear, provide evidence-based information, and assist you with practical tasks. From helping with newborn care and breastfeeding support to assisting with household chores, my aim is to alleviate any stress and ensure that you feel supported and confident in your parenting journey. I believe in the importance of tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family. By working closely with you, I will create a personalized care plan that addresses your specific goals and challenges, fostering an environment of trust, respect, and open communication.

I am a mother to four children and when my first and fourth babies were newborns, they gave me many breastfeeding challenges. It was with the support of skilled lactation consultants that I was able to develop a plan to be able to continue to breastfeed. I became a lactation consultant because I desire to support moms in the comfort of their own homes as they overcome challenges while feeding their babies. It is a joy and honor to get to do what I do and I love building relationships with the families I serve. Before I was a lactation consultant, I was a birth doula. I’ve been supporting growing families for over a decade.

Hello! I’m Kacie Mintz, a lactation consultant currently offering in-home prenatal and postpartum consultations. I offer thorough, practical and judgement free infant feeding support. I love making lasting connections with my clients and following up with them regularly. If you are in need of help or just have some questions, it would be my honor to assist you. Lollies Lactation is an inclusive and welcoming practice for all. When I’m not helping families navigate postpartum and infant feeding, I spend my time with my three sons and patiently awaiting he arrival of my daughter. I look forward to working with you! - Kacie

Hi, I'm Chy! A Birth & Postpartum Doula serving Durham and the Greater Triangle. Whether you are bringing home your first baby or adding to your growing family, I meet you exactly where you are. I am especially passionate about easing the anxiety of first-time parents, providing the continuous labor advocacy, newborn care, and postpartum recovery support you need to parent with confidence. 📍 Serving: Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill. ✨ Specialties: First-Time Moms, Growing Families, Birth Advocacy, & Postpartum Rest.

Greetings, I’m passionate about supporting families as a doula. I’m a proud mom to one lovely little girl who inspires me every day. My journey into birth work began with a deep desire to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered during life’s most intimate moments. I graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, but I found my true calling in the world of birth and postpartum care. Those who know me would describe me as genuine, warm, and incredibly attentive to the needs of others. I believe in holding space with compassion and providing thoughtful, personalized care to each family I serve. Being a doula allows me to combine my nurturing spirit with my commitment to making a positive impact in people’s lives.

I am former maternal child NICU hospital RN and experienced home care newborn baby nurse newborn care specialist who retired from hospital neonatal/nursery/ postpartum/maternal child/newborn/pediatric nursing. Current availability Winter & Spring 2026 for newborn overnights. As the sole proprietor of Blissful Baby, LLC. I bring over 35 years of professional newborn & infant care experience into the homes of working parents. I am fully vaccinated TDap, Covid, Flu, BLS CPR certified, Breastfeeding lactation nurse,, preemies & multiples, breast or bottle feeding issues,, sleep training, infant milestones & developmental play experienced. Baby laundry, bottles, tidying up & organizer, caring, loving, kind & energetic. I am available for "welcome home", newborn overnights/daytime baby nurse,, short term or long term. Glowing references available upon request.

Hello! My name is Alexis, and I believe birth is one of life's most sacred transitions. As a Black woman, everything I do is rooted in advocacy, compassion, and a commitment to helping keep mothers and babies safe. I understand the importance of making every birthing person feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum journey. As a healthcare professional, mother of five, and founder of Black Motherhood Collective, I have witnessed how transformative compassionate, informed support can be. My goal is to provide evidence-based education, emotional encouragement, physical comfort, and practical postpartum care while honoring each family's unique values, culture, and birth preferences. I believe every parent deserves to feel seen, listened to, and supported. Whether I'm offering comfort measures during labor, advocating for informed decision-making, supporting breastfeeding and newborn care, or helping create space for rest and recovery, I strive to be a calm, reassuring presence during one of the most important moments in a family's life. It is truly an honor to walk alongside families as they welcome new life into the world. My mission is simple: to help parents feel safe, confident, and empowered while ensuring every mother and every baby receives the compassionate care they deserve.