Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Merced, CA

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

My name is Caroline and I am a birth and postpartum doula located in Modesto, Ca. I have 4 children of my own and have experienced 4 completely different births. I Have always been drawn to everything pregnancy and birth and babies since I was in my early teens when I helped a friend labor during her birth. Since then I've been hooked. I would be honored to help guide you through this new journey, helping to educate you on the different choices you have during your pregnancy, labor and birth so that when it's time, you feel confident in the choices you make and can advocate for them. I can help you focus on what is important to you during your birth and postpartum and help you navigate any new emotions or situations because my goal is to make sure every parent feels heard, understood and not alone. I can also give you different resources in the community that can assist you if its something that is out of my expertise. Please feel free to reach out for a free consultation to see if Im the right doula for you.

Hey there! I’m Karly, here to help you navigate the wild world of the best job in the world, being a parent! With over 10 years of experience and a passion for helping others. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding another baby to the family, I’m here to provide the guidance and encouragement you need. When I’m not busy supporting other families as a doula, I am a mom of two amazing kiddos and a wife. Or you may see me assisting in bringing new life into the world as a Labor and Delivery RN. I recently started my journey as a pregnancy, birth, and postpartum Doula. I am also a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). After my own struggles with breastfeeding my daughter, I set out to become more educated and trained to help my patients, friends, and family with breastfeeding. I am passionate about getting parents thru the early days with a minimal amount of tears (sorry, there will always be some). If you need tips on latching, positioning, bottle feeding, figuring out pumping schedules, managing clogged ducts or mastitis or just need a support experienced mama in your corner, I’m your gal!

Hi! I'm Kim. I'm a mom of two and I've been supporting families in the central valley and beyond since 2018. I began this journey as a postpartum doula and eventually realized my passion was helping families reach their lactation and feeding goals. As a lactation consultant I can assist with prenatal education, all things breastfeeding and pumping related including flange fitting. I can help with latching, positioning and all sorts of breastfeeding challenges including nipple pain, engorgement, milk supply and introducing bottles and returning to work. I have specific education and training regarding lip & tongue ties as well . I am also able to bill a variety of insurance companies for services!

Nurturing growing families in our local community is our passion! We support women & families in our community throughout pregnancy, birth, & postpartum recovery. We offer childbirth education, body balancing for a smoother labor/birth & continuous birth doula services, including emotional, physical & educational support. Our 4th trimester postpartum doula services include breastfeeding support, newborn care & light housekeeping. Doula support improves birth outcomes, increases safety and satisfaction in the birth and postpartum experience, and helps mothers achieve successful breastfeeding; all of which increases confidence in new parents and lowers perinatal mental health disorders, such as postpartum depression.

Hi, I'm Megan Harrison. I am a Lactation Consultant with experience as a Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby registered nurse. As a Lactation Consultant my primary expertise is in prenatal lactation education, initiating breastfeeding, troubleshooting latch issues, addressing sore nipples, low or high milk supply, assessing baby's weight gain, choosing a breast pump, and how to pump. My goal as your Lactation Consultant is to provide you with the education and guidance needed to reach your breastfeeding goals.

During my journey through early motherhood, I saw the struggles of myself and friends. I found a passion for helping others. While doing my training to become a postpartum doula, I realized I also loved learning about breastfeeding. This ignited a fire for me to complete the certification process to become a lactation consultant as well. I provide overnight support of newborns as well resources and education on various infant care topics. I also do in home lactation visits.