Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Gilbert, AZ

Hi there! My name is Amanda Maratas, I am a NICU Registered Nurse and your future Mama Coach located in the East Valley of AZ! With my experience in the emergency department, PICU/NICU, and home health care and education, I will be able to provide personalized services to cater to your family’s unique needs. My passion is to empower you and your family to confidently care for your child throughout your parenting journey. One of my main goals for our time together is to support you in this life transition and help you feel ready to advocate for your child using evidence-based education to help make this stage of life easier. As we work together, you will receive empathetic and non-judgmental support. In my practice, I am devoted to being an active listener of your concerns and would be honored to become your go-to person whenever you need guidance. I cannot wait to meet you and your family and work alongside you every step of the way.

Hello! My name is Sara. I am an RN and IBCLC (lactation consultant). It is my passion to help families meet their feeding goals and provide encouragement throughout the process! I was a postpartum and nursery nurse for many years and have been a lactation consultant since 2017. I come to your home for visits in the Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale in Arizona or can do virtual consults. In my free time I love to spend time with my 2 daughters and husband and try any new coffee shop!

Hello! My name is Ariel, I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. I’m currently in the process of becoming an IBCLC. I’m going through the schooling and the training. I have breastfed my oldest till she was a little over 2. My youngest for 18 months. My breastfeeding journey with my oldest fueled my passion for lactation. I have helped hundreds of mothers through their journeys. I love watching mothers reach their goals into breastfeeding. I have over 95 hours specifically in Lactation Training through Healthy Children’s Project and Lactation Education Resources. I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist through LER. Certificates of training are on my instagram @mindfulmilkmom I am local to phoenix and will do consults. Happy feeding!

I believe that all parents deserve evidence based support to help them achieve their breastfeeding goals.

I have spent over 25 years as an infant care RN, mostly in the NICU and am certified as a Low Risk Maternal-Infant care nurse. After some soul-searching about my true career passion, I have discovered that I am the most enthusiastic about helping mamas with breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is often depicted as a simple method of feeding your newborn. It is a natural process, but may not go smoothly at first. It is completely normal to have challenges in the beginning, but with the right kind of support those challenges can be overcome. It’s my goal to be just that right support!

Kylie Aaron Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and IBCLC - International Board Certified Lactation Specialist. Info is in Pregnancy and Postpartum nutrition for moms. Also educates on breastfeeding, Infant feeding to solids all your feeding and dietary resources in one place. Kylie has a signature program to support you from pregnancy through postpartum but also takes clients 1 on 1.

I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a warm, straightforward approach and a background in both midwifery and lactation, I help moms feel confident and supported at every stage—whether you're preparing during pregnancy, navigating newborn feeding, or facing challenges along the way. I accept insurance to help make expert lactation support more accessible. I’m also a licensed midwife in Arizona, and certified through the National Association of Registered Midwives. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, reading, hiking with my golden retriever, and camping with my three kids and husband.

My name is Rebecca Bandeen, but I go by Becky. I have been a registered nurse for 18 years and a lactation consultant for 9 years. As a nurse I have worked in the NICU and as a birth assistant for home/birth center births. I became a mom in 2013 and my struggles with breastfeeding opened up the world of lactation to me. I became so fascinated with lactation and developed an immense passion to help other moms that are struggling.

My name is Dana and I’m an RN-BSN, IBCLC. My passion for breastfeeding education began as I was in nursing school and working at a local birthing center in 2015. I continued my nursing career in the Neonatal ICU and it was there that I recognized how much more support and education mothers and babies truly need. I have two beautiful children whom I love with all of my heart and have collectively breastfed for 5+ years. I love sharing my knowledge of lactation care, both professional and personal experiences, to other mothers and families. I look forward to assisting you on your breastfeeding journey!