Izzy Harper - Lactation Consultant

About Izzy

Hello everyone, I'm Izzy Harper, an IBCLC and dedicated birth and postpartum doula based in Otsego, Michigan. With a heartfelt passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ families and those navigating anxiety and depression, Izzy's journey into birth work began as a doula, where she discovered her true love for lactation. When she’s not helping families, you can find her enjoying a cup of coffee, tending to her garden, or getting lost in a thrilling novel, all while sharing her home with her husband, three kids, and three dogs.

Availability

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Lactation Consultant packages and pricing

Lactation Consultation

Empowering Beginning offers in-home lactation support for all of your lactation issues. This includes latch issues, positioning of baby, pain while nursing, back to work planning, lactation education, and more. Initial visits are up to 2 hours long. Izzy provides personalized education and hands-on assistance to ensure a positive nursing experience for you and your baby. Let us empower your breastfeeding journey with expert guidance and support tailored just for you!

$180 USD · Flat rate

Pregnancy Lactation Planning

At Empowering Beginning, our Prenatal Lactation Planning service offers personalized one-on-one sessions to help expectant parents develop a comprehensive lactation journey plan. Get expert answers to your questions, debunk social media myths, and receive tailored support for high-needs pregnancy issues. Join us in fostering a confident start to your breastfeeding experience with professional guidance and encouragement!

$170 USD · Flat rate

Virtual Lactation Consultation

Empowering Beginnings offers virtual lactation support, for families who do not live in the Kalamazoo, Allegan County area. This support includes prenatal lactation planning, and lactation consultations. Don't let distance stop you from receiving great lactation support!

$120 USD · Flat rate

Accepted insurance

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What to expect

Empowering Beginning offers in-home lactation support for all of your lactation issues. This includes latch issues, positioning of baby, pain while nursing, back to work planning, lactation education, and more. Initial visits are up to 2 hours long. Izzy provides personalized education and hands-on assistance to ensure a positive nursing experience for you and your baby. Let us empower your breastfeeding journey with expert guidance and support tailored just for you!

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Trust & safety

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners Certification verified · Nov 2026

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Certification and training

Certified Birth Doula (DONA) (2023)
Certified Postprtum doula (DONA) (2023)
International board certified lactation consultant (2026) Verified

Education

bachelors of science in history (2014)

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

White

Credentials

CD (DONA) IBCLC Verified PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Infant Care Lactation Consultation LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Mental Health Mood Disorders Newborn Care Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Parenting Support Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Depression Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)

Certifications and credentials marked Verified were checked by Bornbir against a photo of the certificate or license. Izzy lists the others, so ask for a copy of any you rely on.