Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Linden, NJ

Julie was born and raised on Long Island and has always loved children which lead her to becoming a performer at Disney World while she was in high school. She later became a stunt woman in film and television until she met her wife and settled back on the Island to start their family. After having their son she realized that life had a new plan in store. She was so inspired by her doula that she trained with the Long Island Doula Association while pregnant with her daughter. She believes that having a birth doula can look different for each family to support their unique journey and so excited to be a birth doula, and can’t wait to be by your side.

Stephanie Cleary is passionate about helping families. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing virtual and home visits to families in Greenwich, CT , parts of Fairfield County CT and Westchester County NY. She finds great joy in providing breastfeeding support to mothers and their babies.

As a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with experience as both a hospital based and private practice IBCLC, I’ve helped a countless number of moms reach their infant feeding goals! From the first few days after birth, to home visits with weighted feeds, pumping / bottle feeding support, weaning and more, I promise to provide you with the best care possible — Whatever your individual breastfeeding goals may be! For client testimonials check out my Google reviews!

Hello my name is Katie Freedman and I am an IBCLC. I provide in home lactation or telehealth support in Bucks and Montgomery County. I am in network with most major insurance companies.

Hello, my name is Lelia Marino and I am a full spectrum doula, herbalist, and reiki practitioner located in Staten Island, New York. My motto is supporting you from womb to world, and I am dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic care for individuals and families during the journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As a full spectrum doula, I support individuals through all pregnancy outcomes, including abortion and miscarriage. I also incorporate herbalism and reiki into my practice to provide physical and emotional support for my clients. I am committed to creating a safe and empowering space for individuals and families to make informed decisions and have a positive birthing experience.

I’m Victoria, a DONA International certified postpartum doula and lactation specialist dedicated to helping new parents find calm and confidence in their postpartum journey. Through NewEra Doula, I provide compassionate care, newborn guidance, and feeding support to ease the transition into parenthood. My mission is to nurture and empower families with the knowledge, reassurance, and hands-on support they need to thrive during this transformative time.

Hi, I’m Cheryl! The heart behind Your Favorite Doula LLC. I’m a Certified Full Spectrum Doula with over 20 years of experience caring for children and families, and supporting families has truly always been at the heart of what I do. I provide support through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn care, and pregnancy loss, with the goal of making sure every family I work with feels heard, cared for, informed, and supported. I’m also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and Newborn Care Specialist, which allows me to continue supporting families well beyond the birth itself. Whether we’re preparing for labor, working through feeding challenges, navigating those first few weeks with a newborn, helping you get some much-needed rest, or simply figuring things out together... I’m there. My approach is nurturing, hands-on, and judgment free. I’ll educate you, advocate for you, encourage you, and remind you that your voice matters. I’m not there to tell you what your birth or postpartum experience should look like. I’m there to help you feel confident making the choices that feel right for you and your family. I'm called Your Favorite Doula for a reason... I want you to feel like you have someone in your corner who genuinely cares about you, your baby, and your experience

Bringing a baby into your life can be a beautiful yet, overwhelming experience. I've been a doula for 11 years and counting, so I've been doing this long enough to know that every family is different. Because of that, I like to get to know the families I work with so that I can support them in a way that is specific to their individual needs. I do not make the decisions for parents or tell them what to do, I empower them to have the confidence in their own parental decisions with evidenced based information, care and empathy. On top of being a doula, I'm a Childbirth educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, Nutritionist, Holistic Health Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer with specialties in pelvic floor, core health, prenatal and postpartum fitness. I bring all of my skills to families to support them in the way that is specific to their needs.

Greetings, my name is Aisolen Marcial and I am a certified Full Spectrum Holistic Doula located in New York City area. I have minimal limits in supporting folks and their families, having done this work already for over 10 years. Birth & postpartum support is not a cookie-cutter stencil and should not be treated as such. I am a mom of 2 beautiful girls and enjoy traveling, plants and self-care.

I'm Jada Shapiro, expert birth and postpartum doula since 2002! I've worked with thousands of families between attending births, teaching childbirth classes, and supporting people as a postpartum doula or lactation counselor. I'm also the founder of Birth Day Presence (doula training center) and Boober (childbirth education classes and doula support). I am a mom and stepmom to 4 girls in their late teens. My passion is to support birth and postpartum parents unconditionally through education, compassion, and a calm, strong, confident presence to allow you to move through pregnancy, birth and postpartum in your own way.

Hello! My name is Akasha and I am offering loving care and support for families who need help with their newborns, as well as families who are breastfeeding or chestfeeding! I offer 90 minute consultations, follow up sessions, and 24/7 support where I conduct weekly appointments, take up to 3 calls a day, and take unlimited emails and texts to give you the support you need! I also offer 12-hr overnight shifts Sunday night-Thursday night for newborns aged 0-16 weeks. I will diaper, change, and put to sleep! I also am fluent in both Hindi and Urdu! I am certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I have 10 years of experience taking care of children. I have received NCS Training through Newborn IQ and am being mentored directly by the incredible Summer J Hartman! I have continued my education and have certificates in Basics of Lactation Management, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Early Childhood, Introduction to Infant Mental Health, and Early Brain Development: Attachment and Bonding! I'd love to work with your family!

I’m Johanny Luna, mother of two and lifelong New Yorker, devoted to supporting birthing individuals and families through one of life’s most transformative experiences. I believe birth deserves compassionate, respectful care that honors each person’s unique journey. With over a decade in healthcare, I offer holistic support that blends evidence based knowledge with ancestral wisdom. As a bilingual doula, I’m especially passionate about empowering diverse communities to make informed choices and feel truly seen and supported through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. My work is rooted in trust, respect, and the belief that reproductive health thrives in strong, connected communities.

Jade is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mother. She brings years of experience, compassion, and a deep respect for the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Jade takes an evidence-based, inclusive approach to perinatal care. She does not subscribe to one “right” way to give birth — instead, she supports all types of births and all families, whether that includes unmedicated labor, pain medication, cesarean birth, home birth, or hospital birth. Her goal is to help each family feel informed, respected, and empowered in their decisions. She is deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices in the birth space and works collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure that care is respectful, culturally sensitive, and centered around the needs and preferences of each birthing person. Jade offers a wide range of services to support families through every stage of the perinatal experience, including: Holistic Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes “Breathing for Birth” Childbirth Prep Workshops In-home Prenatal & Postpartum Lactation Support Customized Newborn Care Classes Prenatal and Postnatal Support for Families Doula Mentorship In addition to her work with families, Jade is the Doula Program Director at Montclair B.A.B.Y., wherey she collaborates with her partner Kelli DeFlora to bring high-quality, nurturing, and educational programming to new and expectant families in the community.

Simone has been holding space for expecting and postpartum families for over 10 years. Birth has a powerful way of healing and transforming you, and her first birth did just that. The ability to have 2 empowered births the way she wanted, gave light to the need for advocacy, education and doula support amongst the birthing community, especially black families. Simone is a mother, doula, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator and infant sleep educator. She has been teaching and mentoring doulas along the way and excited to dive deeper into holding the hands of the next generation of birth workers.

I am Carrot-approved certified advanced birth and postpartum doula of 15 years, and a lactation consultant with seven years experience in hospitals, in-patient and out-patient environments, and private practice. . I am also a Spinning Babies parent educator, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Newborn Care Specialist, and placenta encapsulation specialist, certified pilates instructor, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I work with a broad range of cases from prenatal education to latching issues, tongue ties and tethered oral issues, low milk supply, oversupply, exclusive pumping, multiples, re-lactation, returning to work and pumping plans, introducing solids, and weaning. I am in-network with many insurance plans for lactation support as an IBCLC and work with The Lactation Network for insurance coverage verification and billing.

As a professional in the childcare industry for over 15 years, my next step to become a Post Partum Doula was truly an incredible choice. In my Post Partum Doula practice, I actively strive to hold space for ALL PEOPLE and families. Birth parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, queer families, BIPOC families, families of different structures, and all different walls of life. EVERYONE deserves support during the post partum period, no matter what.

Hello there! I'm Isha, your dedicated elite certified newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, and birth doula with over a decade of experience helping families navigate the beautiful chaos of new parenthood. What parents often call my "baby whisperer" abilities are simply the result of 10 years spent learning the subtle language of newborns and creating calm in what can feel like the eye of a hurricane. When I'm not supporting growing families, you can find me performing improv and comedy on stages across New York City, channeling my creative energy into laughter and storytelling. And yes, if you catch me making Star Trek references during our time together, that's just the Trekkie in me coming out—boldly going where many exhausted parents have gone before, but with a touch of humor and expertise to light the way.

My name is Oldine Cyrius My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive environment where families feel heard and valued. I believe in the power of positive birth experiences and work to facilitate these through education, advocacy, and hands-on support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. As a mother, I've lived the challenges and joys of parenting, and this informs my empathetic and practical approach to caring for new families. My goal is to help families navigate the journey of childbirth with confidence and joy, knowing that the support they receive can have a lasting impact on their lives. As a doula and midwife for 13 years experiences, I am dedicated to supporting women and families through the journey of childbirth, providing care that is both nurturing and empowering. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that every birth is unique and deserving of respect, and that women should be at the center of their care, making informed decisions about their bodies and their babies. Having experienced motherhood myself, as the mom of a beautiful daughter, I bring a deep understanding of the emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting to my work. This personal experience, combined with my professional training, allows me to offer comprehensive support that addresses the whole family's needs.

I am a postpartum doula offering nurturing, integrative care that prioritizes rest, nourishment, and embodied healing. Some of my work includes lactation and feeding support, comfort touch, meal preparation, and newborn care. With a holistic and heart-centered approach, I support families in easing their transition into early parenthood. My passion is to care for the birthing person as much as the newborn.

My experience as a Doula dates back to when I supported family and friends, unknowingly providing post-partum and supportive care. I've worked in the healthcare field for 15 (+) years at various hospitals & clinics, specifically in women's reproductive health. Having worked in both the private & public sectors of healthcare, I realized I wanted to not only support but advocate for those who could not speak out for themselves, all while being a source to women that needed resources. I didn't realize that all of this would bring me full circle to my purpose of becoming a doula! I've worked with women and families, providing evidence-based support for labor, post-partum, mental, & spiritual needs. During the 4th trimester (postpartum) Not only will I support and offer education as to what to expect for yourself during this physically and emotional time but I will also help you understand your newborn developments and milestones. No pregnancy or postpartum is ever the same; I encounter each one with an open mind & and heart, giving you the support that I know will put your mind at ease.