Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Matawan, NJ

Hi! I'm Amy, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. I work with families to improve their experiences of breastfeeding and offer support at various stages of their journey, from prenatal to postpartum. I earned my bachelors in community & human services with a focus on infant and child development, a master's degree in human lactation and graduate certificates in nutrition and mental health. Serving Staten Island, NY and the surrounding areas I am available for home visits and telehealth with an office space coming soon! Classes offered on site in Staten Island.

Hello, I am a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I am a graduate of Binghamton University. I am a member of the International Nursing Honor society Sigma Theta Tau. I am passionate about helping parents realize their breastfeeding goals. I have been a nurse for 34 years and a lactation consultant for 15 years. I take a natural approach to feeding babies so both parents and babies are comfortable. I strive to achieve the best possible outcomes with a realistic and achievable method. If you’re planning to breastfeed or are already in the process and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to assisting you on your parenting journey.

Hi, my name is Taheerah Cooley. I am a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant,  and Newborn Care Specialist. I have had a love and passion for babies since I was young. My passion has led me to launch Love, Latch and Little Ones, LLC, a breastfeeding and newborn care private practice. I am currently only offering in-home breastfeeding and lactation services. My vision and purpose for Love, Latch and Little Ones, LLC is to provide education, support and advocacy for new parents throughout their breastfeeding journey. ​ ​

Hello everyone, my name is Jordan Shrum and I am currently in training, working towards my Birth Doula Certification with Birth Arts International. Providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to moms is my passion. I believe that birth should be held in calm and peaceful atmosphere, and with the right mind set and positive thinking, it can be achieved. After the delivery of my second child, my son, I knew in my heart that supporting mothers was my calling. Hold the vision, trust the process ✨

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!

Casey is a Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula through ProDoula, holds a Lactation Education Counselor certificate through the University of San Diego, and is trained in the respectful caregiving approach (RIE). With her undergraduate degree in exercise science and her master’s degree in counseling, she understands the importance of focusing on the social, emotional and physical experiences of postpartum families. Casey has expanded her knowledge on human development and worked with children in every developmental stage, with an emphasis on newborn milestones and care techniques. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the postpartum experience by utilizing the skills she has learned from over 14 years of working as a nanny, primarily caring for infants of first-time parents. Throughout her career, she had the privilege of working with a diverse group of families from coast to coast. Casey believes in a whole family approach, and individualizing the care and support she provides to fit each family’s needs. She focuses her support on helping families in the transition of welcoming a new baby in the home and understands how important and special this time is. Casey’s goal is to help families thrive, not just survive. It takes a village to raise a child, and she is honored to continue to be a support in so many villages.

Lactation consultant with over two decades of private practice experience, Svetlana offers in-home consultations to new and expectant mothers in Brooklyn and across New York City. Her expertise and personalized approach ensure that you receive the best support when dealing with breastfeeding challenges.

Here's a professional bio you can use for networking groups, your website, speaking events, or referral introductions: My name is Tamari Soosi, and I am the founder of Doda Doula (dodadoula.org). I am a birth doula, postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and lactation support professional dedicated to helping families feel informed, supported, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding. My passion for birth work began through my love of supporting families and caring for children. Over the years, I realized I wanted to provide deeper support during the transition into parenthood, which led me to pursue professional training in birth support, childbirth education, postpartum care, and lactation. I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing education in trauma-informed care and women's health. As a doula, I believe every family deserves evidence-based information, compassionate support, and the opportunity to make informed decisions that align with their values and goals. I am especially passionate about helping families build confidence, reduce fear, navigate challenges, and feel empowered throughout their parenting journey. My skills include emotional and physical labor support, comfort measures, birth planning, partner preparation, advocacy, postpartum recovery support, newborn care education, breastfeeding and feeding guidance, and creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where families feel heard and respected. My approach is warm, honest, trauma-informed, and centered on meeting each family where they are. Through Doda Doula, my goal is to ensure that no parent feels alone as they navigate one of life's most meaningful transitions. 🤍

Hi! I’m Rachel (she/they). Although I have been a witness and sometimes an active participant in births since a very young age, I’ve been working as a trained birth and postpartum doula since June 2018 and have supported 250+ families throughout the NYC area. I am a certified lactation support counselor, integrative lactation and baby feeding specialist, a trained lactation educator, doula mentor, placenta specialist and currently obtaining clinical hours at Jamaica Hospital to become an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). My philosophy is simple - there is no wrong way to birth as long as your choices and decisions through the journey are being heard and respected. In working together, I hope to co-create the vision for how you would like to feel during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum; helping you move through this time building confidence in your ability to decide what feels right for you. My style is rooted in mindfulness; working with the tools we already have to help us stay grounded and present in the moment. I have been a Brooklyn resident since 2004 and live one block away from Prospect Park with my child, Simone, and dogs, Elfie and Gyda. I have a BFA in Studio Art from Hunter, own a recurve bow, have a depth of knowledge in native new york plants and study herbalism. I am a LGBTQIA2S+ friendly doula - gender affirming care matters to me!

Hi, I’m Nadine Kennedy, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you're preparing to welcome a baby or already holding your little one in your arms please know you don’t have to figure it all out alone. As a certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), I’m here to offer gentle, personalized support during this tender season of transition. I understand the beauty and the chaos that can come with early parenthood, and I’m here to help you feel more confident, more rested, and fully supported as you navigate it all. My care is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep belief in your ability to parent well. I show up with warmth, a listening ear, and practical help for everything from breastfeeding and bottle feeding to sleep routines and emotional recovery. I adapt to your style and needs sometimes that means quietly supporting in the background, and sometimes it means stepping in with clarity and direction. And if what you need is a strong hand to guide you through the tough or uncertain moments, I’m that person too. My goal is to walk alongside you in whatever way serves you best calmly, confidently, and with your unique journey in mind. You were never meant to do this alone, and I’d be honored to be part of your support team as you begin this sacred new chapter.

I'm a warm, supportive lactation consultant helping new families navigate feeding challenges with their new babies. Breastfeeding and chestfeeding can be HARD. And there's lots of contradictory info out there. I'll work with you to create a care plan that helps YOU meet YOUR goals — with lots of follow-up support included.

Hello! My name is Nina, I’m an Ecuadorian living in NY since 2016. I’m a mom, nutritionist, lactation counselor and doula. I’m here to help you, I’m here for you! You got this mama 🌸

I have been a birth doula for over 3 years now. I’ve supported vaginal and planned and unplanned C-section births as well as births in a birth center. I provide education as well as comfort. And believe in a balanced holistic approach that embraces and utilizes modern medicine as is desired. I also provide placenta encapsulation services, pregnancy fitness, postpartum belly binding, acupressure support and as a certified Reiki Master, provide reiki energetic healing.

A Full Spectrum Birth, Postpartum doula and lactation educator with 12 years experience

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.

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

Dedicated Birth and Postpartum Doula, while pursing a nursing degree during my labor and delivery clinical I knew this was my passion to provide compassionate support throughout the birthing process and postpartum. As a certified doula, I bring a wealth of 15 years experience and expertise to every birth and postpartum service, fostering a nurturing and informed environment for birthing individuals and their partners. My journey into birth work began with a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of childbirth and the importance of holistic support during this profound life event. With an open mind for hospital settings and pain relief when needed. I have supported numerous families through various birthing experiences, including hospital births and home births. Allowing couples to have a safe and informative space to relax and have their birth be just as intimate as they'd like. Natural hormones are key into relaxing mom! Music, sound and lighting plays a part in allowing that intimacy to play out. This sets the tone for a calm postpartum recovery onto healing and adaptation to a new routine. My approach to doula care is centered around empathy, education, and advocacy. I have worked seven years as an investigator for medical malpractice and seen what goes wrong when women aren’t allowed informed consent. I am committed to ensuring that each client feels empowered, informed, and respected as they navigate the journey of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. My goal is to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support, tailoring my services to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual and family whether it be medicated or unmedicated. All women deserve the right to make informed decisions based on there individual needs. Also being a certified life coach for five years has gifted me with the skills to help families navigate through postpartum, new routines/added or changed. But most importantly to give clients the support they need to not feel alone or overwhelmed during these times. Normalizing chaos and not feeling okay, but empowering them to know that they can and will get through these times and they will adjust. While also providing them with lactation support whatever that may be for each families preference. With a warm and nurturing presence, coupled with a steadfast commitment to my clients, I strive to create a positive and empowering birth and postpartum experience that will be cherished for a lifetime. Whether providing emotional support during labor, advocating for informed decision-making, or offering guidance and or resources in the postpartum period, teaching newborn care and up keeping self care. I am forever honored to be a part of each family's unique journey into parenthood. I take great pride in working with woman giving them the care and support they need to trust their mind, body and soul.

Hello, My Name is Shaneek Haynes. I am a certified Full Spectrum Doula a PAIL Advocate and located in New York. As the founder of Unique Doula Services we believe that each Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum journey is unique. My practice provides a judgement -free zone for birthing person and their families seeking support during those very sacred moments.

Welcoming a new baby into your life is one of the most joyous—and sometimes overwhelming—experiences you will have as a growing family. That is where I come in as your friendly Baby Coach, I like calling myself a Family Mom because I am here for Mom, Dad, siblings, and even your Fur-baby. My mission is to make this beautiful journey a little easier and a lot more enjoyable for the entire family. You might be wondering why you should choose me. I am here to listen, understand, and support you without any judgment. I am a mother and grandmother and have many years of experience as a professional baby coach. I am flexible and will work to understand your preferences, meet the specific needs of your family, and share tips and tricks to help you navigate those sleepless nights and busy days. I thank you for choosing me.

I'm Nyota, a birth and postpartum doula who believes support should meet you where you are — in your body, your breath, and whatever season of pregnancy or new parenthood you're in. My approach goes beyond the birth room. Alongside doula care, I offer prenatal yoga, Reiki, and sound bath healing — so if you're someone who wants your nervous system as cared for as your birth plan, you're in the right place. I hold space for the physical and emotional weight of this transition, without judgment and without rushing you through it. Whether you're preparing for birth or finding your footing in postpartum, I'm here to walk beside you — grounded, present, and fully in your corner. Based in NYC, serving families across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn.