How Much Does a Lactation Consultant or IBCLC Cost in Manhattan, NY?

Hello, my name is Nicole, I’m a mom of 3. I enjoy being a birth doula. I love helping parents achieve the birth they have dreamed of. Having a doula to support your through pregnancy, labor, and birth is very important and helps to have a positive birthing experience. I different packages available to help suit everybody’s needs so please ask to see my packages which will explain my fees and what they include. If you need help and cannot afford to pay my fees please don’t be shy to ask for my help, if I cannot help, I can try to refer someone who can. I am here to help moms and families have the births they deserve with being there for you emotionally, physically, and informationally. Additionally, upon request I can take photos of your birth from your phone, camera, or even my phone. Not professional but I try my best and have caught beautiful moments for many families. I also have a lot of experience with breastfeeding. I look forward in meeting with you and your family. Thanks Nicole

Birth Doula (DONA Trained) , Postpartum Doula (DONA Trained), Certified Lactation Counselor (ALPP) MS in Physician Assistant Studies, BA in Biology, 15 years experience in obstetrics, gynecology, women’s health, infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Mother of 5 children.

Hello and congratulations! My name is Carla Ward. As a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor and Reiki Master, I strive to share information and techniques to help birthing parents attain a positive, informed, and empowered birthing experience and journey into parenthood. Whether you are striving for a home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth, adding a doula to your team is an invaluable measure! I firmly believe that a calm, focused, centered and peaceful birth is achievable no matter where it takes place. My goal as a doula and educator is to help you to be the "birthing goddess" you are meant to be! My practice is a judgement-free philosophy were all are welcome as we explore pregnancy, birth, feeding, and parenthood!

Hello! My name is Molly, and I'm a career nanny and Newborn Care Specialist with over seven years of professional childcare experience caring for children from newborns through school age. I genuinely love being part of a child's growth and helping families create a calm, nurturing, and well-organized home. Throughout my career, I've cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children in a variety of households, including high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth families where professionalism, discretion, and adaptability were essential. My experience includes establishing newborn routines, supporting developmental milestones, planning engaging educational activities, assisting with homework, traveling with families, and providing thoughtful family assistant support. I'm currently completing my degree in Early Childhood Education, which has strengthened my understanding of child development and allows me to bring both warmth and intention to my caregiving. I believe children thrive when they feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Whether we're reading books, creating art, spending time outdoors, or working on age-appropriate learning activities, I strive to make every day engaging and meaningful. Families describe me as calm, dependable, proactive, and easy to communicate with. I take pride in building trusting relationships with both children and parents, maintaining open communication, and anticipating a family's needs before they're asked. My goal is always to become a reliable, long-term partner who helps make daily life run more smoothly while providing exceptional, loving care for the children. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and become someone your children feel safe, happy, and excited to spend time with.

I’m Jacqulyn Potter, BA, IBCLC specializing in Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue, lip, and cheek ties) and the specific feeding challenges that come along with them. I began the path to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in March of 2020, and started MilkFace after becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Your job is not learning to feed your tiny human. Your job is keeping your tiny human calm and loved so they can learn themselves.

Dr. Heather (Chana) Gass holds a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and has been involved in research and education for over a decade. When she was expecting her first child she knew she wanted to strictly breastfeed. After a traumatic birth her baby was taken to the NICU, and a challenging nursing journey began. Dr. Gass felt she was unprepared for initiating breastfeeding, pumping while the baby was in the NICU, and maintaining a strong milk supply. These struggles propelled her to learn more about lactation and become a lactation care provider, as a certified lactation counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Dr. Gass is committed to helping you initiate and sustain a strong breastfeeding connection with your baby. Dr. Gass provides comprehensive support through classes, prenatal education, and postpartum care to help you confidently initiate and sustain a strong breastfeeding relationship.

I am a board certified Lactation consultant who travels to patient’s homes to help with feeding issues. I also provide prenatal breastfeeding classes, which I highly recommend! I consider myself to be very patient, kind, and compassionate.

I am a compassionate baby nurse dedicated to serving families in Westchester County, Dutchess County, New York City, and Connecticut. With over eight years of experience, I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist, a Postpartum Doula, and a Lactation Consultant. My specialty is in sleep training, starting from the earliest stages of life, ensuring families are well-equipped to transition back to work with their little ones on a consistent sleep schedule.

Hi, I’m April and I am so glad you are here! I am a lactation provider, infant bodyworker, and perinatal supporter with a background in psychology. Above all, I am a Mommy to two wild sons and one sweet daughter. I have dedicated my career to empowering and informing women alike on how to utilize their innate abilities to achieve optimal well-being for themselves and their babies. With a holistic approach, I provide comprehensive support and address concerns and challenges. I promote a positive and nurturing environment through active and empathetic listening. Understanding the importance of personalized care, I tailor my guidance to families’ unique needs, applying evidence-based practices and drawing from my extensive knowledge. I aim to educate and encourage mothers while offering solutions to common problems and ensuring a fulfilling transformation into motherhood. Whether addressing latch issues, correcting torticollis, or recognizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, I have a genuine desire to help mothers succeed and obtain their goals. My commitment extends beyond our initial interaction, as I strive to build lasting connections with mothers as they confidently grow their families. It is an honor to get to work with the mother/baby DYAD and a privilege to witness each relationship thrive while navigating new norms and creating a beautiful, rewarding story.

Carla Graves – Perinatal Birth, Postpartum Doula & Maternal Wellness Specialist Business Location: 25 Scotch Road, Suite 4, Ewing, NJ 08628 Serving Mercer County, NJ and Surrounding Areas I am a certified Perinatal Doula with over four and a half years of experience, proudly trained through Uzazi Village. As a dedicated mother of five and a passionate advocate for maternal health, I specialize in supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My areas of expertise include: • Placenta Encapsulation • Lactation Counseling • Sexual and Reproductive Health Counseling • Peer Counseling • Community Health Work I am certified in HIPAA compliance, bloodborne pathogens (biohazard safety), and ServSafe food safety. I am deeply committed to improving maternal wellness and ensuring positive, empowered birth outcomes for every family I serve. My services are available throughout Mercer County and I am willing to travel to surrounding areas. I accept most major insurances, including: • Medicaid • Horizon NJ Health • UnitedHealthcare • Wellpoint • Aetna If you’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and culturally competent support, I would be honored to be part of your birth journey.

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!

I’m Vertulie, a Certified Lactation Counselor, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and New York State Medicaid-enrolled birth doula with a background in maternal nutrition. My favorite part of this work is keeping it real with families and teaching you what to expect every step of the way. I’m Haitian American, and I speak Haitian Creole, so I’m proud to support families in a way that feels culturally familiar, personal, and comfortable. Through visual, easy-to-understand education, I’ll help you feel confident and prepared for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum. Think of me as your knowledgeable, supportive sister here to answer your questions, calm your worries, and help you feel ready to welcome your bundle of joy. I have supported births at Katz Women’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Huntington Hospital, Stony Brook University Hospital, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island (formerly Winthrop), and Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Erica Brown is a Perinatology nurse and now FNP-C who worked in the delivery room for over 20 years, with foundations in maternity, infant and child care. She is certified by the National Nurses Corporation (NCC) in Maternal Newborn Care, and electronic fetal monitoring. She is also an IBCLC, board certified lactation consultant, and a certified childbirth educator. Erica worked closely with the World Health Organization in support of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative which protects, supports and promotes breastfeeding worldwide. Most importantly, she is the mother of three young people who wants to share what she has learned both professionally and personally in hopes of empowering you to have the birth and postpartum experience you have imagined. Erica is passionate about helping people make informed decisions for themselves in the healthcare setting and helping people get the quality care they deserve. This is one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have, and she wants to empower you to have the healthiest, safe, and most beautiful experience bringing your baby home.

Hi my name is Winsome I'm a newborn care specialist with over eighteen years of experience, and also is certified I'm available for full-time or part-time position night time or day time.

Hi, My name is Christina. C I am a Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Consultant & Placenta Encapsulator. I’m here to assist women and families during pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I started my birthwork journey in 2016. I have had the pleasure of being a part of 80+ births and assisting 69 families with specifically 4th-trimester support thus far on my Journey. I have always been empowered by the strength and inner power of our women and the beauty of birth since I was a young child. This is why I became a professional Birthworker, Or as many call it a “Doula”. Every woman deserves to have support through the monumental changes & transitions of pregnancy, birth & postpartum. I'm here to guide, educate, and assist you with the Journey. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Your Doula Chrissy.

If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/ Ines Serna is a mother, childbirth educator, and doula with a Master of Health Sciences in Public Health. She became interested in pregnancy and the birth process after having her first child in 2010. Shortly after, Ines started working for the childbirth education department at a prestigious Bergen County hospital, where she gained a great deal of knowledge about maternity services. After the birth of her second child in 2014, she decided to become a childbirth educator. Through her two birth experiences, she realized that the power of knowledge can have a positive impact on birth outcomes. While working as a childbirth educator at the hospital, Ines saw the necessity of giving additional support to her clients. She has trained with DONA International to obtain all the required skills to assist mothers during the birth process. Ines is dedicated to expanding her knowledge by attending maternal and child health conferences, seminars, and networking with health professionals in the community. Ines’s extensive hospital experience has allowed her to see and understand the need to continue advocating for patient-centered care. She believes a patient’s personal preferences, such as values, cultural traditions, family support, and lifestyles, must be taken into consideration. Ines is passionate about supporting expectant parents by making sure they understand that they have options before, during, and after birth. She firmly believes that EVERY woman deserves a good support network. A network that consists of health professionals, along with family, friends, and, of course, the support of a doula, is the greatest gift parents can experience in their lifetime. If you wish to contact me and schedule an appointment, please visit my website https://thelaborlounge.org/contact/

Hi Everyone, I'm Ashley, a Afro-Dominican & Puerto Rican mother to a 15 year old boy and a Certified Full Spectrum Doula and Lactation Counselor. Throughout my career, I have had the honor of supporting over 55 families and counting during their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey, helping them navigate all the transitions of bringing new life into the world. My passion for supporting families during this transformative time began when I experienced the birth of my own child. I realized the profound impact a skilled and compassionate doula can have on ones birthing experience because although I wasn't able to have a doula for my birth, I was able to teach myself and those supporting me the role of a doula during birth, which allowed me to achieve all of my birth goals. Through this passion, I have dedicated myself to supporting families through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum in a way that is personalized, empowering, and non-judgmental. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing space that allows families to make informed decisions and feel supported throughout their process. My approach is grounded in evidence-based research and tailored to the needs of each family. I provide emotional, physical and advocacy support as well as evidence-based education and access to resources you may need to help encourage a positive and fulfilling birth and postpartum experience. I am committed to continuing my education and professional development to ensure that I am providing the most up-to-date and effective care possible. Whether you're planning a home birth, hospital birth, or a birth center delivery and/or you're just looking for postpartum support, I am here to support you every step of the way. I look forward to the opportunity to help you achieve your ideal birth and postpartum experience.

I am a mother to a 5 year old and have loved children since I was a child myself. I have always been someone who enjoys helping people. I started on the path towards nursing, earning my Associate’s degree in Fall of 2022. After mostly completing my degree in summer of 2022, I realized my personality wouldn't shine in nursing. I am more empathetic and personable, which lead me to becoming a doula. I started with birth doula in August and it opened my eyes to my passion for birthwork. Shortly after, I took the postpartum doula workshop. That led me to also taking infant CPR, and earning a certified lactation support counselor as well. I am looking forward to sitting for the Lamaze CBE exam Fall of 2023. I have worked with families both prior to these certifications and currently and I can’t wait to explore and learn more

My name is Claudia Batista Santos and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I obtained my degree in Dietetics from Lehman College. I also have a Masters in Healthcare Administration. I work as a Breastfeeding Coordinator in a NYC WIC Program. I have completed a wide variety of ongoing provider education and advancement in caring for the breastfeeding/chestfeeding dyad and can speak Spanish fluently. I am very passionate about all things moms and babies, but education about breastfeeding/chestfeeding is my love. I’ve lived in NYC since I moved to the USA from the Dominican Republic when I was 14 years old. When I’m not helping families with lactation, you can find me traveling to different countries and discovering new flavors. I look forward to meeting you and your growing family

Hi! My name is Kristen and I am a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience and a certified lactation counselor. I have worked with countless clients helping them optimize their health prior to and during pregnancy, through their fourth trimester, and throughout breastfeeding as well. Over the years I have helped parents feel confident when feeding and nourishing themselves (and their little ones)! My method is surprisingly simple. I provide you with the latest scientific information, personalized for your unique needs, while working through all the external and internal influences that determine your food choices. I have a child of my own and experienced firsthand the ups and downs of pregnancy, as well as the difficulties many face when breastfeeding (and eventually starting solids!). Together, we work to achieve the goals you set out to accomplish, and I’m there cheering you on every step of the way!