Janice Clarke
Janice Clarke
Janice Clarke
About me
Janice Clarke (pronounced Ja-niece), she/her, is a Certified Lactation Counselor and the founder of JC Lactation Counseling, a Bronx-based private practice offering prenatal breastfeeding education and postpartum lactation support. Her journey into lactation consulting began after experiencing her own breastfeeding challenges following the birth of her son in 2019. With a background in public health and environmental health and safety, Janice transitioned into lactation work to address racial disparities in breastfeeding support and provide culturally competent care. She has trained through the Center for Breastfeeding, LER Lactation Consultant Bridge Course, earned over 500 clinical hours through mentorship and hospital internships and is preparing to sit for the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) exam in April 2025 to further expand her expertise and impact in the field. In addition to her private practice, she works with Public Health Solutions NYC Breastfeeding Warmline and has presented at multiple breastfeeding advocacy events and breastfeeding coalitions/associations. Janice is passionate about empowering parents with evidence-based guidance and creating a supportive community for lactating families. Outside of her professional work, Janice is an avid reader—favoring historical romantic fiction, romcoms, and fantasy—and enjoys audiobooks as a way to keep up with her love of storytelling. She has a deep appreciation for food, especially Asian noodle dishes, and dreams of a life where she can travel freely, meet new people, and experience diverse cultures. Her warmth, humor, and ability to connect with others make her a trusted advocate for breastfeeding families and a powerful voice in the lactation community.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Health Science, SUNY Stony Brook University (2009)
Certification and training
Lactation Counselor Training Course, Healthy Children Project Inc. Center for Breastfeeding (2019)
The Lactation Consultant 45 Hour Bridge Course (2023)
Memberships and affiliations
Tri-State Breastfeeding Association
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Specialties
Languages
English
Service introduction
Are you the first one in your family to breastfeed? Are the people around you pushing you to give your baby formula? Is your baby nursing all the time and you're not sure if your baby is getting enough milk? If so, let’s get you supported with evidence-based information while still taking a holistic approach. I provide unbiased information and support about nursing directly from the breast/chest as well as information about pumped milk, donor milk, formula, and combination feeding. My goal is to help you understand normal newborn feeding patterns, listen to your concerns, build up your confidence, and give you individualized support based on your unique circumstances. I look forward to working with you and your baby!
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Ratings and reviews
Janice is one of a kind! I met her virtually after I delivered my baby and needed help understanding how to relieve engorgement and feed my very fussy baby. She was very patient, listened to my concerns and didn't judge me at all. She helped me figure out that I actually had a high milk supply and suggested ways to manage it. I am grateful for Janice because I would have given up breastfeeding a long time ago. I highly recommend her to any new mom struggling to breastfeed.
- Stephanie R.
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