Find a Lactation Consultant or IBCLC Near Me in North Carolina

The Queen City Doulas Mother-Daughter Team Kaitlyn Foster, RN, PNP, is the heart and soul behind Queen City Doulas and her mother, Suzanne Wentworth, RN, MPH, is the inspiration. Kaitlyn learned much of what she knows from her. Kaitlyn spent countless hours learning from and working with her mother caring for postpartum women. Kaitlyn developed a deep understanding of postpartum care and breastfeeding support from a young age. Suzanne works with Queen City Doulas as an expert doula and lactation consultant and remains the inspiration behind everything we do. --------------------------------- Find out how Queen City Doulas can support you by booking a Discovery Call: https://queencitydoulas.com/discovery-call/

Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

Hi! My name is Heather Carreon. I am a Registered Nurse and IBCLC. I have over 10 years experience with postpartum mothers and infants. I live in Clayton, NC with my husband 3 children. Although I had knowledge as a lactation consultant and postpartum nurse, my personal breastfeeding experience as a new mother was definitely an educational process. I struggled in various ways with my own infants and sought help from colleagues. My personal journey has given me a new and relatable perspective about the breastfeeding challenges mothers face. Without tailored guidance in the early weeks, breastfeeding can be very frustrating. My aim is to provide you with compassionate support and education to help families reach their breastfeeding goals.

Hello, My name is Augusta Mendenhall, IBCLC. I have been helping families with breastfeeding for 27 wonderful years. I believe in providing supportive care that is gentle in nature. I am there as an extension of care and a person to help you work out any kinks with breastfeeding. This is the most important time of your life! I strive to help you reach the breastfeeding goals you have made for you and your baby. I look forward to serving you care.

Having grown up in Vermont, I was always around breastfeeding mothers, clean living, and being part of a village for new parents. Upon moving to North Carolina in 2015, I realized the silver lining that was missing in childcare- a cohesive option for care for the newest of babies to any age child, while providing a balance of education, nurturing, and love to the parents. I have a wide variety of experience and certifications in pregnancy, labor, birth, and early parenting. I bring passion and expertise to each and every family she serves. My interest in postpartum work was sparked when my little sister was born; I truly believed that this sweet angel was brought into this world as my baby. From this moment on, I knew she had to work with babies and families in some fashion. Essentially, Elise did not choose the doula/nanny life, the doula/nanny life chose her. I offer a variety of services including: Elise brings a variety of experience, education, and certifications to your family: DONA certified birth doula DONA certified postpartum doula Rebozo certified Sleep Consultant Certified Nursing Assistant Family Coach Nanny Placement

Hello, my name is Jai and I look forward to supporting you on your birth journey. I am a good ol' fashion Renaissance Woman who specializes in all things natural. Whether is being a Doula, Herbalist, Yoga Teacher, Chef, Massage Therapist, Thai/Reiki Bodyworker, Fitness Teacher, Dance Teacher, Spiritual Divination Teacher, or Gardner I'm passionate about all aspects of wellness. I have 28 years of wholistic wellness health care experience. I combine ancient ancestral eastern practices to modern living for the betterment of your mental well-being. Nurturing your mental, physical, emotional, social, sexual and spiritual self-care on your birth journey is my primary focus. Please let me know how I may be of support on your journey.

Hi, I'm Toni! I am a postpartum doula and experienced infant care provider with years of hands-on experience caring for babies and supporting families. I am also the mother of six children and the proud grandmother of a little girl, so nurturing babies has been a meaningful part of both my personal and professional life. I own and operate a licensed 5-star childcare program, where infant care has always been the area I enjoy most.. My approach is calm, nurturing and dependable. I have experience with feeding and bottle preparation, diapering, soothing, safe sleep practices, infant routines and supporting parents as they adjust to life with their baby. I am now expanding my professional focus into newborn and postpartum care throughout the coast, with the goal of specializing in the first months of a baby's life. I am especially interested in providing daytime (weekends only), evening and overnight support that allows parents to rest while knowing their baby is being cared for with patience and attention. I believe every family deserves support during the postpartum period, and I would love to learn more about your family's needs.

Hello Dearest! I am multi-passionate and dual-certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Licensed in Massage and Bodywork Therapy. I have combined my passions to provide holistically integrated care to the parent-baby bond, and ultimately the family unit. My curiosity keeps me learning and I value authenticity which keeps me moving from the heart, providing quality care you deserve. I have a heart for service as an Air Force veteran and I continue to serve my community through my "heart work". I am honored to experience "a journey like no other" courtesy of the four beautiful souls that made me mommy.

Hi! I am Kristin Frohne, a certified birth doula and certified VBAC doula and lactation consultant. I am a wife and a mom to 3 little kids. I decided to get into birth work because after three very different births( c-section, VBAC induction, and VBAC spontaneous labor), I finally got the birth I dreamed of. I want to help moms and partners feel informed and supported through their pregnancy and birth. Birth is beautiful regardless of how any parent chooses or ends up having a baby, I think that it is the most spectacular thing that could ever happen.

My name is Delanie and I am a certified breastfeeding specialist. I've been in the Navy for 6 years and in February, I will be a Veteran! The navy was wonderful but now I am ready to do something I truly love and am passionate about; helping families with their breastfeeding and bonding experience. I am a mom of 3 and I also have 2 lady huskies. My children are Jase(9), Lynnon(7), and Heidi(11m). My husband-Alex- is also active duty in the Navy. I've been through a lot in my 30 years of life and my experiences have helped shape me into a compassionate, caring, and understanding human being. In the near future, I will be taking my IBCLC exam to be able to extend my capabilities in the lactation field. All the information on my page will be carefully researched. I cannot wait to help you and the community.

I have over 20 years experience helping new families, 13 of that as an IBCLC. I have practiced in multiple settings, and especially enjoy helping families in welcoming multiples after my own experience with twins.

Hi there! I'm Ashley Garrison, and I've been a lactation consultant for 13 years and an RN for 17 years. I provide in-home and virtual lactation consulting services in Pittsboro, NC and the surrounding areas within the Triangle. I specialize in difficult latches and sucks, low milk supply, exclusive pumping, tongue ties, NICU infants, premature, late preterm, and small for gestational age infants. I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals and a pediatric clinic. I have a practical approach and customize my families' plans of care based on their needs and goals. I can't wait to meet you where you're at!

I’m currently a ProDoula Certified Labor Doula (CD-L) + A Dona International Certified Doula (CD). I am also a Certified Fertility Doula (CFD), Reproductive Health Specialist (RHS), Postpartum Doula (PPD), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), and Infant Feeding Specialist (IFS). I know it’s a mouthful but it was all totally worth it. ​ I support unmedicated and medicated births and believe they are both outstandingly beautiful. I also specialize in working with LGBTQ+ families. I am obsessed with multiples as a result of my younger twin siblings, Claire and Cooper. Thankfully, my obsession has led me to experience some amazing twin and triplet births (vaginal and cesarean). I also fully support and love those who birth their babies from their bellies. I now offer planned cesarean support as well! ​ I have been trained in a variety of comfort measure techniques including, rebozo, acupressure, massage, guided meditation, and aromatherapy. I am a certified Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula. Additionally, I have significant experience with clients using other forms of Hypnosis for birth. ​ I have a fierce desire to help clients who struggle with walking a unique fertility path. As the first Fertility Doula in Charlotte, NC, I know just how much support surrounding fertility complications and infertility is needed in our community. I have recently started organizing a collective of doulas committed to offering support to families and individuals undergoing any fertility assistance. Fertility work has led me to find passion in also supporting families with surrogates and those going through surrogacy. ​ Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding, pumping, supplementing, and formula feeding are all journeys that I’m in full support of and have significant experience with as well. Cultivating an environment where you can bond with your baby, no matter how you feed them, is one of my favorite things to curate for clients. ​ I’ve always loved supporting people - the deeply and passionately really truly type of love. There is nothing that has ever compared to feeling like I’m living my purpose. Being a doula isn’t what I am meant to do. Being a doula is what I was born to do.

Amanda Linderman is an experienced registered nurse, beginning her career in 2010 working in pediatrics, where her specialty was the Pediatric ICU for 7 years. In 2019, she transitioned to supporting postpartum mothers. Her passion for this field and her personal experience as a new Mother, led her to attain her IBCLC certification in the same year. Amanda's current role involves assisting new mothers during the initial three days post-birth and providing specialized care for NICU infants in the hospital setting.

We provide personalized in-home lactation support and education. We also offer telehealth care. Work with Aetna privately and also many other insurance companies through a third-party verifier, The Lactation Network.

I'm an experienced IBCLC who has a passion for finding -and working to resolve- root causes. I love "lactation detective work" for complex cases and I love grounding myself in the biological norm as a blueprint for breastfeeding. I work hard to be inclusive in my practice in every way possible. I have especially deep dived into issues surrounding tongue tie and low milk supply. I have 4 kids who have helped me understand, more than anything, that there is more than one "right" way to parent. I believe in the instincts of the parents I work with and always honor their place as the primary member(s) of the infant feeding team.

Hi, I’m Kayla! I am a nurse, wife, and mother of two. I have nursing experience in labor and delivery, pediatric primary care, and school nursing. I have experience in lactation with NICU babies, tongue ties, bottle refusal, exclusive pumping, poor latch, PPD, and reflux issues. I enjoy helping moms develop a plan to feed their baby based on what works for mom and baby, not based on what a textbook might say. I truly enjoy teaching moms, cheering them on, and celebrating all of their victories and milestones.

hi, I’m a current active mother baby nurse and have been doing this job for 18 years now. I’ve realized I would like to care for newborns but not in the hospital setting. I am very clean and calm. as well as a very good communicator from all my years in the hospital. I value peace and harmony and hold the family in the highest esteem. I love nature and have lived here for over 30 years and have been married for over 30 years. My two children are 25 and 30 and my daughter who is 30 will be moving back home with her husband. I don’t have any grandchildren yet and my husband ran the local college farm for 20 years. I’m a closet artist and my house is filling up with beautiful art I have created over the last 10 years. My husband and I also love to garden and have lots of house plants and orchids.

Hi! I’m Christie, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and maternal-child nutritionist supporting families through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the early feeding years. My approach to lactation support is warm, practical, and completely individualized. Whether you’re preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy, navigating those first days and weeks, working through latch or feeding concerns, pumping, combination feeding, or simply looking for reassurance that things are going well, I’m here to help you feel informed and confident in your feeding journey. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen to what you and your baby need, and help you find an approach to feeding that feels sustainable and right for your family. I offer in-home lactation consultations throughout the Charlotte metro area as well as virtual support.