Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Northampton, MA

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5.0

Average rating from 143 reviews

16

Lactation Consultant providers near Northampton

8

Families requested a lactation consultant nearby in the last 90 days

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From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated October 2026.

Lactation Consultant rates near Northampton

Prices lactation consultants list on Bornbir · October 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $250–$2,103

$500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $45–$75

$55/hr median

Based on 318 package prices from 114 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Northampton, MA.

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16 lactation consultants near Northampton, MA

Danielle Pakus

Clinton, Massachusetts 2 years of experience

5.0 (8 reviews)

Danielle Pakus Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in Massachusetts, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hi, I’m Danielle! I’m a postpartum doula, lactation educator, and Master Health Coach with a Bachelor’s in Health Education and a passion for practical, evidence-informed, and nourishing care for mothers and families after birth. With over a decade in healthcare, I support families through the realities of early postpartum life, from physical recovery and infant feeding to newborn care, nourishing meal preparation, rest, and the everyday tasks that can feel overwhelming with a new baby. My approach is mother-first, with hands-on support that helps mothers feel cared for while they care for their babies. I’m also a mom who has experienced the messy, beautiful, and humbling parts of postpartum myself. My own recovery taught me how important practical support, nourishment, and having someone in your corner can be during those early weeks. I’m passionate about helping mothers feel informed, replenished, and supported as they recover, adjust, and settle into life with their baby.

Price
$55/hr
Taking new clients Starting Oct 2026, Mar – Sep 2027
Recent review

Danielle is truly wonderful! As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I know just how important it is for moms to feel supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum, and Danielle is exactly the kind of person you want by your side during that time. She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping moms and families navigate this stage of life. She has such a warm, calming presence and makes everyone around her feel comfortable and cared for. It’s so clear how much she loves what she does, and I would highly recommend her to any new or expecting mom!

- Courtney Teehan

Kimberly Jarest, IBCLC

Peterborough, New Hampshire 8 years of experience

5.0 (25 reviews)

Kimberly Jarest, IBCLC

NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Feeding isn’t always as easy as you expected — and you don’t have to figure it out alone. Are you experiencing painful latching, concerns about milk supply, pumping struggles, or difficulty with your baby’s weight gain? I’m here to help. As an IBCLC, I provide personalized lactation support to help you feel more confident and comfortable throughout your feeding journey. I can help with: • Painful nipples or uncomfortable feeding • Low or changing milk supply • Pumping challenges & increasing pump output • Exclusive pumping • Choosing and using your breast pump • Returning to work while pumping • Infant weight gain concerns • Bottle feeding & paced feeding • Oral/tongue-tie assessments virtually Exclusively pumping? You’re especially in the right place. Pumping is a skill, and having the right support can make a huge difference. Whether your goal is to breastfeed, pump, combo feed, or simply find what works best for your family — your feeding goals matter. Ready for support? Book your lactation consultation today. Let’s make feeding feel less stressful and more manageable.

Price
Packages from $160
Taking new clients Usually within a few days
Recent review

Kim is the best, and was such a pleasure to work with after the birth of my first baby. We had a super informative prenatal session, and she made herself readily available for a home visit right after my daughter’s arrival. She is very professional and well informed, but also so personable and approachable and really fun to talk to. It’s very apparent she is passionate about and loves what she does. She provides a great blend of studied and lived experience, and is very willing to meet families where they’re at. Working with her was a huge element to the success of my breastfeeding journey, and I’d recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, responsive, and caring IBCLC! I miss seeing her already! ♥️

- Catherine Skogsholm

Cara Banks

Averill Park, New York 10 years of experience

5.0 (99 reviews)

Cara Banks Popular: among the most-viewed lactation consultants in New York, last 60 days

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

After the birth of my first daughter in 2011, I became passionate about breastfeeding and its advocacy. I had no idea how hard and isolating it would be and desperately wanted help and advice. We moved back to the Capital Region and I found La Leche League! This community of supportive, non-judgmental nursing families inspired me and I became an accredited Leader in 2017. Since then, I’ve been fervently learning about breastfeeding and human lactation. I earned the title of IBCLC in December 2022. I live in Averill Park, NY with my husband, two daughters, our two rescue cats, and a handful of chickens. I love gardening, cooking, cycling, running, pole vaulting, learning new things, and empowering families to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Price
Packages from $225
Recent review

Cara is absolutely amazing! She was so helpful during her home visit and made both my husband and I feel so comfortable to ask any and all questions. She had great information and made me feel so much more confident as a first time mom on this breast feeding journey. There is so much unknown in this process and she has been a great resource. The process of working with her was also very easy, to book, follow up and complete/review all pre-appointment information as well as all of the leave behinds she provided as resources. I would 10/10 recommend Cara to anyone looking for lactation support!

- Abby Nero

Lactation Consultant rates near Northampton

Lactation consultants set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Northampton
$500 $250–$2,103
Massachusetts
$300 $156–$1,450
United States
$400 $175–$1,500

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Northampton
$55/hr $45–$75
Massachusetts
$55/hr $50–$65
United States
$50/hr $40–$65

Based on 318 package prices from 114 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Northampton, MA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated October 2026.

Recent lactation consultant reviews near Northampton

5.0

143 reviews of 16 lactation consultants

October 2026

Danielle is truly wonderful! As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I know just how important it is for moms to feel supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum, and Danielle is exactly the kind of person you want by your side during that time. She is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping moms and families navigate this stage of life. She has such a warm, calming presence and makes everyone around her feel comfortable and cared for. It’s so clear how much she loves what she does, and I would highly recommend her to any new or expecting mom!

— Courtney Teehan, review of Danielle Pakus

October 2026

Danielle was the best decision we made postpartum. I had never heard of people having a postpartum doula but she came in and took pressure off us. She talked us through pacifiers, bottles, breastfeeding, naps and showed my husband and I how to diaper, sooth and take care of a baby. She also made sure we were eating - and kept us healthy for the weeks after birth when we couldn’t have found the energy to cook. She did the things around the house we needed to do but couldn’t find the time for in the newborn bubble. She became a part of our family and I already miss her support!

— Ruth McBain, review of Danielle Pakus

October 2026

Danielle has guided and supported me through so many different experiences in motherhood. She is heartfelt, warm and well-rounded in everything pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. What makes her truly special is the way she makes you feel. Her voice and passion for supporting women has genuinely changed my outlook on my own care and taught me how important it is for mothers to feel understood, respected, and empowered. I once heard someone say, “If a mom has something negative or judgmental to say about another mom, they simply don’t get it.” That has always stuck with me because, as mothers, judgment and unsolicited advice seem to come from everywhere: You should do this. Why did you do that? When I was pregnant, I did this... Danielle is truly the first mom I have ever been blessed to know who has simply loved, listened, and cared about what I am experiencing without a single ounce of judgment. She is one of the most accepting and understanding mothers I have ever had the privilege of walking through motherhood with. We are all walking our own paths in life and motherhood, and when we lift one another up instead of judging one another, we empower each other to do things we may not have believed we could do. Danielle taught me that. If you have the opportunity to have Danielle support you through pregnancy, postpartum, or motherhood, you will be in the most loving and capable hands. She is truly a rare find, and any mother would be lucky to have her in her corner. ❤️

— Millie Bache, review of Danielle Pakus

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