Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Lakeside, ON

I’m an Elite Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula, Labor Doula and Lactation Educator. I am also a support doula at Fourth Tri Sanctuary. I have been working as a doula for ten years, and have a passion for supporting the birthing person/mother and household during a very transitional time. New or new again families. I have a niche for infant feeding support, relationship /role support and overnight support. My goal is to part ways with your family as you’ve become confident in your roles & have your family thriving, more than ever, within your household.

As a full spectrum birth worker, and student midwife, I blend evidence based care with perinatal social work, intuitive, ancestral, and holistic wisdom. My mission is to restore sacred care and rites of passage, by providing culturally rooted, spiritually aligned and trauma informed support to black mothers, indigenous women, and families. I specialize in healing bundles, and customized services to support every path of wellness.

As a Doula for nearly a decade, I enjoy helping and empowering families in their experiences. I am fortunate to have had the very Doula that aided me in my birthing become my teacher in her retirement. Her teachings were thorough and gracious. From them I’ve learned the many ways to aid you in creating the experience you prefer. I hope to aid you in your journey.

I love God, my family, my pup Boo, everything birth, and empowering families through education because knowledge is power! I love teaching birth doula workshops through DONA and have been a doula for 27 years, a Trainer for 17 years, and a CLC. Join my 3-day workshop from anywhere as I teach mostly virtually through Zoom.us and you'll receive 3 certificates, all of which are the first steps in becoming certified through DONA International. Now is the time to become a doula! Many States are getting on board with Medicaid paying a Doula for their services!

Hello! I'm a certified birth doula, certified birth photographer, placenta encapsulation specialist, certified lactation counselor, and birth justice advocate serving families in Michigan, including near Flint, metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Saginaw, West Bloomfield, Royal Oak, and more. With over a decade of experience, I look forward to the possibility of supporting your journey!

Here at MayeSteinerBirthing Co. We believe that every birth is a sacred story. I am here to hold space for your intuition while providing the trusted support you deserve. My goal is to help you transition into parenthood with confidence and calmness, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way. I can’t wait to navigate this exciting and beautiful journey with you and your growing family! Thank you for taking the time to read my bio, I look forward to connecting with you soon!

I am dedicated to walking with moms on their birth journey. This is something so special and unique to each individual and deserves to be supported. I am so pleased to have connected with so many women in my practice that have allowed me to share in their joy. Pregnancy, Labor and parenthood looks different for everyone and your wishes will be advocated for while keeping you informed of all your options. I am a birth and Postpartum Doula as well as a Lactation Counselor and child birth educator. This career also allows me to use my 20 years of experience as a photographer.

Hello! I’m a certified postpartum doula, trained Newborn Care Specialist, early childhood educator, and mother of two with over 10 years of experience supporting infants, young children, and families. I hold an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and Art, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. My background includes extensive professional training in infant development, newborn care, safe sleep, breastfeeding, and family-centered support. I believe every family deserves compassionate, individualized, judgment-free care. My services focus on postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding and pumping support, infant feeding education, gentle newborn sleep guidance, and personalized routines. I have a special passion for supporting single parents, young mothers, families with multiples, NICU families, and those navigating unexpected or difficult birth experiences. My goal is to help parents feel confident, informed, supported, and empowered throughout their postpartum journey.

Angel Wauthier is a Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding Specialist and founder of Fruit of the Womb Perinatal Services. After two births ended in C-sections at 31 weeks followed by two NICU stays, she entered her next pregnancy knowing she didn’t want to simply hope things would be different—she wanted to prepare differently. That search changed not only her own birth experiences, but the way she understood pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Angel went on to have four vaginal births after two C-sections and discovered what would become the foundation of her work: pregnancy affects birth, birth affects breastfeeding, and better preparation starts long before labor. Today, Angel helps women—especially those coming into pregnancy after a difficult, high-risk, intervention-heavy, or disappointing experience—prepare for the whole journey. Her natural-first, physiology-centered approach connects pregnancy wellness, nutrition, body preparation, childbirth education, advocacy, breastfeeding preparation, lactation care, and infant support. Rather than simply hoping this time will be different, Angel helps women understand what they can influence, know their options, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthier pregnancy, a more natural birth, and a stronger start to breastfeeding.

Hi, I’m Courtney, the owner of Simply Nurture Lactation + Support LLC. I’m a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS) and Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), and I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and every stage of their feeding journey. I work with families in the Warren, Ohio area and offer both in-home and virtual support, creating a calm, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and confident in your choices. My focus includes latch and positioning, milk supply, prenatal education, and helping parents build a strong, connected bond with their baby through infant massage. As a mom myself, I truly understand how overwhelming this season can feel at times. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, offer guidance that feels doable, and support you in a way that aligns with your goals. When I’m not working with families, you can usually find me spending time with my own, camping, fishing, or in my garden—those simple moments are what keep me grounded and inspired in the work I do.

I am a mother to have 5 children who all have had unique challenges breastfeeding. As a IBCLC my goal is to help you accomplish your breastfeeding goals. I will help address your concerns and develop a sustainable plan to get you to your goal

I am a board certified lactation consultant and also a registered nurse. I have been practicing as a lactation consultant for almost 20 years. I have experience in the hospital and clinic settings as well out in the community. I love being with families and assisting during such an incredible event in their lives.

Hello everyone, my name is Brittany Hope and I am a mother of three currently continuing my education in postpartum doula support and lactation. My experiences through motherhood inspired me to pursue doula work because I understand how important support, reassurance, and compassionate care can be during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. I am passionate about helping families feel heard, informed, emotionally supported, and confident during such an important transition in life. I strive to create a calm, judgment-free space where mothers and families feel comfortable asking questions, receiving support, and adjusting to life with a new baby. In my free time, I enjoy family-centered activities, homeschooling, wellness, creative projects, and continuing to grow within the maternal wellness field.

Long before becoming a doula, I understood the importance of supporting mothers because I had experienced motherhood myself. Today, as both a mother and grandmother, I've had the privilege of watching motherhood unfold across generations. Those experiences have given me a deep appreciation for just how significant birth is. Every mother is different. Every baby is different. And every birth story is different. That's why I believe good doula care begins with listening. I was drawn to doula work because I wanted to provide women with the kind of steady, compassionate support that can be so meaningful during labor and birth. My approach is especially centered around comfort care and birth coaching. I help mothers explore different labor positions, movement, relaxation and comfort techniques while also providing the emotional encouragement that can be just as important during labor. I don't believe my role is to take over your birth experience. I'm there to walk beside you. To encourage you when labor becomes difficult. To help you find another position when something isn't working. To remind you of your strength when you're tired. To listen to what you need. And, when desired, to pray with you and bring the comfort of our shared Christian faith into the birth space.

IBCLC of 6 years working collaboratively with my local community advocates to help mothers with all breastfeeding challenges in a safe loving environment.

Hi everyone! My name is Beth. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother of 6 located in Bay City, Michigan. I am a Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Lactation Counselor. I have worked in the medical field for over 30 years in a clinical capacity. My company, Born to Bloom Doula Care was founded out of a passion to provide comprehensive support services for expectant and new mothers. I am dedicated to making sure you feel heard, respected and empowered to make decisions about your care and journey throughout your pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum journeys. Born To Bloom Doula Care offers compassionate, personalized support for families during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. We aim to empower individuals and couples by providing guidance, education, and emotional care throughout their reproductive journey. Whether it's a first-time pregnancy or a growing family, Born To Bloom Doula Care is committed to creating a supportive, nurturing environment for each unique experience. The services provided include prenatal education, where clients receive tailored information on topics like birth plans, pain management, and the stages of labor. We are available for physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and delivery, advocating for the client’s wishes and ensuring they feel heard and respected in the birthing process. This hands-on support includes comfort techniques, breathing exercises, and suggestions for positions during labor to promote a smoother experience. Postpartum care is equally integral to the services offered by Born To Bloom Doula Care. After birth, we provide postpartum visits, offering guidance on infant care, breastfeeding support, and emotional well-being for new parents. Born To Bloom Doula Care is trained to support a variety of birth settings, including hospital births, and birthing centers. With a focus on holistic care, they aim to create a positive and empowering birth experience that leaves families feeling confident and supported at every stage. Born To Bloom Doula Care is not just a service but a commitment to nurturing each family's journey into parenthood with care, knowledge, and compassion.

Hey everyone, my name is Liyah Brown I am a certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Lactation consultant located in Saginaw, Michigan. I am a first time mom so I am learning little by little as well with my potential clients. From the moment you find out you're pregnant to the moment you deliver are very vulnerable times and every woman deserves a beautiful birth to remember. As a doula all I want is to be there for you and treat you with the care you deserve. I became a doula because every woman deserves to be heard and treated with the upmost respect during laboring. Every mother should have a calm and peaceful experience.

Hi! My name is Lexi, I am a postpartum doula, and soon to be birth doula! (April 2024!!!). I come from a community with very limited resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum. My goal is to help that. I myself want to be a resource for you, to allow you to have the birth and postpartum journey that you want. I aim to provide families with resources, confidence and peace. I focus mainly on breastfeeding support, nutrition and meal prepping, postpartum prep, and most of all, just being a listening, non judgmental, supportive ear or shoulder. In my spare time I love to spend time with my 3 year old daughter, go for walks and practice yoga. Let’s make your postpartum journey peaceful, cozy, and most importantly let’s make it what you want!

Hello! I'm Kara, owner and certified doula, childbirth educator and postpartum doula behind Smile Doula, LLC. I am a lover of Jesus, my husband, my 4 kids and all things birth! My work in serving and supporting the Akron area as a childbirth professional began over 18 years ago. I have a passion for developing relationships, working through fears, educating, helping families to know their options and supporting the entire team.

Hello, I’m Mandisa L’Bert-Kaalima, RN-BSN, IBCLC, proudly serving families in Summit County. I bring over 14 years of experience in healthcare, having worked in local hospitals throughout Akron and most recently within a Community-Based Organization. These experiences have given me valuable insight into the challenges and barriers many mothers face when working toward their breastfeeding and infant feeding goals. For more than 8 years, I have supported mothers on their breastfeeding journeys—beginning as a NICU staff nurse and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, and later as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My IBCLC work has spanned postpartum, labor and delivery, special care nurseries, and now the community setting. As a mother of three who experienced my own breastfeeding challenges, I understand firsthand how difficult this journey can be—especially without education and support. At Nurtured by Mandisa, we offer a range of services designed to meet families where they are, including prenatal education, interactive breastfeeding workshops, private in-home visits, virtual consultations, monthly support groups, and personalized one-on-one sessions. My goal is to support you with compassion and encouragement, helping you meet your infant feeding goals while celebrating every milestone in a nurturing and supportive environment.