Leah Whitley, Lactation Consultant in Houston, TX

Leah Whitley Lactation Consultant in Houston, TX

5.0 61 reviews 15 years of experience

About Leah

I created SOS Lactation to provide personalized lactation support for Houston families directly. I have served families in private practice since 2016, and many years prior in the Houston Medical Center. Through SOS Lactation, I have personally supported 7,000+ families with tongue tie, latch pain, low milk supply, pumping, prenatal planning, and difficult feeding issues. New families can choose between in-home, in-office, hospital, phone, or virtual support. I can and gladly accept insurance in many cases.

Lactation Consultant services

Accepted insurance

Aetna Aetna Better Health Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Message Leah to confirm coverage for your plan.

SOS Lactation provides personalized lactation support for Houston families directly with Leah Whitley, IBCLC. Serving families since 2016, Leah has personally supported 7,000+ families with tongue tie, latch pain, low milk supply, pumping, prenatal planning, and difficult feeding issues. Choose in-home, in-office, hospital, phone, or virtual support. Accepts insurance in many cases.

Reviews for Leah Whitley

5.0 61 reviews
5.0

Cannot recommend Leah enough! Her guidance was a game changer for my little family and I am so grateful.

— Kaitlyn Palividas

5.0

Leah is amazing! She’s very knowledgeable and has a very calming presence. She has taught me so much & the problems I initially called her for have been resolved.

— Jessica Santaniello

5.0

Leah was recommended to me by my midwife shortly after I gave birth to my first baby, and I truly can’t imagine navigating those early days without her. From our very first session, she made me feel completely at ease and confident. She walked me through the fundamentals of successful latching and breastfeeding in a way that was clear, approachable, and perfectly suited for an exhausted, newly postpartum mom. No question felt too small—she answered everything calmly and thoroughly, always reassuring me that both my baby and I were doing well. One of the things I appreciated most was how Leah followed up each visit with detailed notes covering everything we discussed. In those early, sleep-deprived weeks, that level of support was invaluable. Beyond breastfeeding, Leah was an incredible resource for all things newborn-related. She created such a judgment-free, supportive environment—whether my house was chaotic, dogs were climbing on her, or visitors were coming and going, she remained completely present and unbothered. Her calm, grounded presence made it easy to open up and ask anything I was unsure about. As I prepared to return to work, Leah continued to go above and beyond. She helped me establish a pumping schedule, walked through my pump setup, and even troubleshot different bottles and nipples to find what worked best for my baby. She consistently made it clear that I could reach out anytime, and she truly meant it—never once making me feel like a burden. I cannot recommend Leah highly enough. I genuinely believe that if more new moms had access to her level of care and support in those first one to two weeks postpartum, there would be far more successful and confident breastfeeding journeys.

— Hannah Ashcroft

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • IBCLC (2010)

Languages

  • English

Credentials

IBCLC

Specialties

Birth and Lactation Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Evidence-Based Therapy Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Postpartum Care Prenatal Lactation Education Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)

Frequently asked questions

Does Leah accept insurance?

Leah lists Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as accepted insurance. Message Leah to confirm coverage for your plan.

Service area

Leah is based in Houston, Texas.

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