Mari Makanani - Lactation Consultant

About Mari

Aloha everyone. My name is Mari Makanani and I am an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), registered dietitian(RD), personal chef, and birth+postpartum doula. I am here to support you in your journey from pregnancy and beyond!

Lactation Consultant services

Accepted insurance

Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Cigna Triwest Healthcare Alliance UnitedHealthcare Message Mari to confirm coverage for your plan.

I offer comprehensive support tailored to families embarking on their parenting journey, including personalized lactation consulting to address breastfeeding challenges, nutrition advice for both mothers and babies, and a birth doula package to include prenatal and postpartum visits. My postpartum doula package extends beyond traditional support, encompassing housekeeping, personalized grocery shopping, and the preparation of nourishing meals crafted by a registered dietitian chef, all designed to provide holistic care for your family during this transitional period.

Reviews for Mari Makanani

5.0 1 review

5.0

April 8, 2024

Having Mari as a part of my birth team was truly a blessing! Her calm energy and guidance really helped my birth go by much easier. Her experience as a lactation consultant truly helped me get breastfeeding off to a great start!

— Laura W.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2022)
Registered Dietitian- Commission on Dietetic Registration (2023)
Birth Doula Training- DONA (2023)

Education

Masters of Science, Dietetics (2022)
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (2020)
Associate of Science, Culinary Arts (2015)

Languages

English

Credentials

IBCLC RD

Specialties

Allergies Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Birth and Lactation Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Dietitian HAES (Health at Every Size) Approach Healthy Eating Hormone Imbalances Infant Care Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Newborn Care Nipple and Breast Pain Nutritional Counseling Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Chef Postpartum Doula Care

Frequently asked questions

Does Mari accept insurance?

Mari lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Triwest Healthcare Alliance, and UnitedHealthcare as accepted insurance. Message Mari to confirm coverage for your plan.