Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Moline, IL

Certified Lactation Counselor, Stillbirthday Birth & Bereavement Doula The strength of the woman's mind and body amazes me. My passion is empowering women, allowing their strengths to shine, and supporting their needs while counseling them through their desired journey. ​ Growing, birthing, and sustaining a tiny human is hard work! Maybe you are a first-time mom hoping to learn the best birth or breastfeeding techniques. Or perhaps, you already have children and need support and ideas to get you through the next hurdle. Each journey is unique and has various twists and turns, many of which I have observed or experienced firsthand. I can provide you with the empowerment, support, and the guidance you need in these very cherished moments. As a mom, I understand these worries and questions. I was once in your shoes. I was the mom hoping for a birth experience that was different from my first, one that allowed my voice to be heard, and to be informed in my choices. I was the mom who struggled to nurse my new baby each day due to a painful latch, worried it wouldn't improve. These struggles became passion. I educated myself and became a doula and lactation counselor, which has allowed me to proactively support other moms on their journey.

I love helping moms reach their goals, whatever those goals may be. I have been an OB/postpartum nurse for 11 years and a lactation consultant for 8 years. I am a mom of 5 and I understand the challenges we face as mothers.

Meet Mikala: Your Dedicated Birth Worker With five years of experience as a certified birth worker, Mikala has supported over 100 clients, guiding them through their unique birthing journeys. Her passion for this work shines through in every interaction, ensuring that you feel supported and heard every step of the way. Mikala believes in the importance of inclusivity and makes it a priority to involve everyone you wish to have as part of your birthing experience. She respects and advocates for your desires, helping to create a personalized and empowering birth environment. Mikala is well-versed in attending all types of births, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a calm presence to each situation. She understands the significance of listening to moms and honoring their individual needs and preferences. A Little About Mikala: Mikala is a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 4 to 13. Her personal birthing experiences include two medical hospital births and two free births, giving her a well-rounded perspective on different birthing options. This diverse background fuels her mission to ensure every mother feels validated in her choices and confident in their body’s capabilities. She has breastfed all of her children for a combined total of 9.5 years, an impressive milestone that speaks to her commitment and expertise. Mikala has navigated various parenting approaches, from using disposable and cloth diapers to using premade canned baby food to practicing baby-led weaning. When she's not supporting families, Mikala enjoys homeschooling her children and managing her homestead, embodying a holistic and nurturing lifestyle. Mikala’s Expertise Includes: Thriving in all birth settings Baby-Wearing Cloth Diapering Breastfeeding PLC Childbirth Education Postpartum Care Placenta Specialist Rebozo Techniques Bereavement PAILAdvocate LGBT+ Friendly Some Spanish Speaking Blessingway / MotherBlessing Neurodivergent Support Mikala is dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support, ensuring that every family she works with feels empowered and understood throughout their birthing and parenting journeys.

I am Alexa, the founder and owner of Brighter Days Breastfeeding! 💛 As a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified NICU nurse, I’ve helped many moms feel confident and empowered in their breastfeeding journey. But my passion for this work comes from my own experience… the grief of undiagnosed tongue ties and exclusive pumping with my first son, the barriers out of my control leaving me feel completely unsupported with my second son (hello global pandemic) and the sweet healing my third baby brought of a successful breastfeeding journey. My goal is to make sure no mom feels alone, overwhelmed, or unsupported. I am here to empower you to feel confident in feeding your baby and encourage you there are still brighter days ahead ☀️💛

Our practice provides lactation support from pregnancy to weaning and beyond. With additional training in pumping and oral restrictions. Our goal is to help you to reach your goals.

Hello, I'm Rebecca! I'm a state-certified community doula, an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and a Certified Mindful Health and Wellness Coach. I'd be honored to support you in your parenting journey! I'm a mother myself and I know how crucial support was to me as I entered the world of parenting so it's my joy to offer that support to others as well. I've worked for WIC as a breastfeeding peer supporter so I have experience serving families from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. I love connecting families to resources and community support!

Hello beautiful people. My name is Jamisia Young. I am a mother of 3 beautiful daughters. My entire career has been spent working in community services, assisting the most vulnerable populations. Currently, I am a case manager for veterans. I am passionate and dedicated to providing empathy, and compassion to as many living beings as I can. I became a doula because of the trauma that I experienced while giving birth to my daughters. I knew that I wanted to assist as many birthing people as I can. I am passionate about providing comfort and support to as many birthing people as I can. I am trained in acupressure, and I am currently receiving training for Reiki services. I am excited to assist and guide you on this journey.

I am a holistic fertility, birth and postpartum doula with over a decade of experience.

Chaka is a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, Certified Lactation Counselor and a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist who has been supporting families in the Western Suburbs since 2014. She believes in informing, empowering and supporting families prenatally, during birth and postnatally. Her passion for birth work started when she was looking for a doula for the birth of her second child. After working with her birth clients, she realized the need and importance of also providing postpartum support. Chaka enjoys working with all family types and sizes and specializes in the care of families with multiples.

Striving to bring comfort & dignity, provide empowerment & support, all while keeping the focus on YOU. SERVING VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON Accepting clients for both labor and PP doula care! (How are PP Doulas helpful? Let me fold your newborns laundry, cook for you & care for baby all while you rest and recover from the birth experience and transition into caring for a newborn in home) Strong history in proving lactation counseling, support & education to fellow parents.

Hello! My name is Celeste. My desire to become a doula started when I felt called to help and support women through their journey of birth before, during, and after. To this day, I believe my own experience of childbirth with my daughter would have been positively different if I had the opportunity of having a doula. Creating life and bringing it into this world is a superpower women have, and I want to empower other women from all walks of life through this physical, emotional, and spiritual process. Everyone’s childbirth story is different, and I enjoy hearing and learning from their experiences. I love working with babies and have many years of experience, as I worked at a daycare before, during, and after my daughter was born. I am naturally an empathetic and nurturing woman and find joy in making sure everyone around me is well and healthy. My partner and I have big families and we enjoy spending lots of quality time with everyone and creating new memories for my 5 year old daughter, Alayna. Although I love being surrounded by my family and friends, I also enjoy my alone time occasionally. I believe it is important to spend time with yourself to recharge and fill your own cup, so you can then help fill other’s cups. Dancing, reading, and enjoying a nice cup of coffee in the sun are some of my favorite things to do.

I am a graduate of International Doula Institute and a fully trained and certified Birth and Postpartum doula serving the Madison, WI area. I am also trained to provide instruction in lactation services, childbirth education, parenting classes and new baby care instruction. I am reasonably priced and offer several packages! Please see all pages of my website for more information at http://www.bump2babydoulaservicesllc.com

Hi there! I’m Natalie - a Registered Nurse, Certified Lactation Counselor, and a mom to three kiddos. I worked in labor and delivery/postpartum for 4 years and now work in Pediatrics in a clinic setting. My passion is helping mothers find their own, unique path into motherhood, while keeping the roots of who they are. I enjoy helping mothers feel confident with breastfeeding, however that may look for them: latching baby at breast, exclusively pumping, combo feeding, supplementing formula, etc - or even helping them realize they are an amazing mother even when they can’t, or don’t want to breastfeed any longer. It takes a village, they say. I’d love to be a part of yours.

As a board-certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I’m dedicated to supporting families through the beautiful yet challenging journey of parenthood. With over 500 clinical hours under my belt, I've had the privilege of working with clients in their homes, virtually, and within hospital settings. My experience ranges from tackling oral ties and low weight gain to navigating colic, allergies, and even tandem feeding and breastfeeding through pregnancy. As a mother of four, I’ve been in the trenches myself. I've navigated the ups and downs of infant feeding, from supplementing and bottle feeding to addressing breastfeeding aversions. My personal journey gives me a unique perspective that complements my professional expertise. I’m passionate about providing evidence-based information and supporting families in making informed decisions that best suit their needs. My approach is grounded in compassion and non-judgment, believing that all family's choices are valid. Whether you're seeking guidance on a specific issue or just need a supportive ear, I’m here to help you find the path that works for you and your little ones. Let’s navigate this infant feeding journey together!

As a master's level prepared nurse and IBCLC, I have experience working inpatient and outpatient at a teaching hospital. With in home or virtual visits, I am able to identify and treat breastfeeding challenges.

My journey to becoming a postpartum doula and lactation counselor began after experiencing the lack of support from medical staff when my first son was born. This personal experience ignited my passion to ensure that other mothers do not feel the same sense of isolation and overwhelm. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive support to new mothers. My goal is to help women heal from their birth experience, feel confident in their new role, and not feel alone during this crucial time. Through my services, I strive to create a nurturing environment where mothers can thrive, bond with their babies, and access the guidance they need for a successful breastfeeding journey.

Circle of Breasties is dedicated to educating, supporting, empowering, and connecting mothers on their breastfeeding journeys. We provide prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding support in the comfort of your home as well as through telehealth to help you with your goals. We also aim to create an encouraging breastfeeding community for mothers because breastfeeding is a lot easier with a group of ”Breasties” around you.

Home Birth and well woman services provided by Christian certified nurse midwives. $5500 global fee. Professional biller for private ppo insurance. Healthshares get a healthshare member credit. Home visits 34-40weeks.

My name is Kelly Sijapati, and I am an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I was certified in 2015, and I have served as a volunteer peer breastfeeding counselor since 2011. I have a degree in Psychology and believe that the most important aspect of lactation care is listening closely to the new parent so I can understand their individual situation and feeding goals before working together with them to create a personalized care plan. Having been part of the lactation field for over ten years, my goal is that every new parent feels fully supported during their feeding journey. I provide care in home visits, telehealth, and office visits. I specialize in latch and positioning adjustments for greater comfort in breastfeeding and have expertise in all areas of lactation including pumping, bottle-feeding, tongue tie, weaning, induced lactation, and more. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with my husband, two children, and our cockapoo puppy, Maple.

As a mother myself, I know first hand the value of kind and informed assistant in the days following the birth of a baby. I was blessed to have experienced support following the births of my now grown three children and know how valuable it is. I have provided support as a lactation consultant, doula and postpartum doula to many families. It is an honor to provide new parents with the help they need while adjusting to parenting a new born.