Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Paterson, NJ

Ariana, DNP, FNP, IBCLC, PMH-C has worked in nursing since 1999, initially as a Registered Nurse, and currently as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider. Ariana’s mission is to empower mothers and families on their breastfeeding journey through comprehensive care, nonjudgmental support, and a collaborative approach. She understands that every breastfeeding experience is unique, and her goal is to provide the guidance and assistance you need to overcome any challenges and establish a meaningful breastfeeding relationship. Ariana Komaroff’s approach is evidence- based, deeply rooted in science, embracing not only the needs of mothers and infants but the entire family. She aims to provide a safe space for you to express your concerns, ask questions, and receive expert guidance. She will address all aspects of breastfeeding, from latching and milk production to pumping, milk storage, and returning to work while breastfeeding, empowering you with the knowledge and strategies to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience.

My name is Oldine Cyrius My approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive environment where families feel heard and valued. I believe in the power of positive birth experiences and work to facilitate these through education, advocacy, and hands-on support during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. As a mother, I've lived the challenges and joys of parenting, and this informs my empathetic and practical approach to caring for new families. My goal is to help families navigate the journey of childbirth with confidence and joy, knowing that the support they receive can have a lasting impact on their lives. As a doula and midwife for 13 years experiences, I am dedicated to supporting women and families through the journey of childbirth, providing care that is both nurturing and empowering. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that every birth is unique and deserving of respect, and that women should be at the center of their care, making informed decisions about their bodies and their babies. Having experienced motherhood myself, as the mom of a beautiful daughter, I bring a deep understanding of the emotional and physical aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting to my work. This personal experience, combined with my professional training, allows me to offer comprehensive support that addresses the whole family's needs.

A Birth advocate for mothers reach their birth plans, into safe labor. Passionate about doula services its amazing we save lives. Also, a postpartum doula to gain access to families needs of less stress into motherhood.

Hi, I’m Paige! I’m a training full-spectrum doula providing compassionate, comprehensive support across birth, postpartum, and lactation. ​My journey into birth work is built on nearly a decade of experience as a full-time professional nanny. Spending 9+ years inside family homes during those raw, critical early months taught me that while welcoming a baby is magical, having grounded, reliable, and judgment-free support changes everything. ​During labor, I am deeply committed to helping you advocate for and achieve the birth experience you desire—whatever that looks like for you. Once your baby arrives, I bring that same steady presence into your home, taking the guesswork out of newborn routines, feeding, and postpartum recovery so you can focus on bonding and healing. ​Whether you need continuous labor advocacy, hands-on help navigating lactation, or an extra set of skilled hands to ease the fourth-trimester transition, I’m here to help your growing family thrive with confidence. Let’s connect!

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.

Hello! Most couples are looking for a positive environment where you feel respected, safe, and ready to welcome your new baby. I understand that as your doula I help set the tone and bring energy into your space that will be part of your family's blueprint forever. I have a compassionate, client-centered approach. I bring warmth, love, and extensive knowledge to each family as well as their providers. I bring strong advocacy skills while reducing fear and fostering confidence. I also provide lactation consultations and all modalities of massage including prenatal and postpartum.

Hi, I’m Priya, founder of Ashwariya Ayurveda and Maternal & Newborn Concierge™**. I am an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Nutritionist, Certified Birth Doula, Lactation Consultant, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, and Lamaze® Childbirth Educator. After a career in finance that included Goldman Sachs and fidessa, I stepped away to raise my three children. That chapter shaped my purpose: to be the person other parents can rely on to help them thrive in their careers and family lives. Since 1997, I have cared for more than 300 babies, including twins, premature infants, and NICU graduates. My experience spans birth support, newborn care, complex feeding journeys, postpartum recovery, and childhood sleep. Each family has strengthened my commitment to care that supports both children and their parents. Your mental health is a priority in my care; I make space for honest conversations about exhaustion, overwhelm, identity, and the emotional adjustments of parenthood. Together, we create realistic feeding, sleep, and recovery plans that respect your needs and capacity. When additional support is needed, I help connect families with licensed mental health professionals. My personalized services include: - **Birth preparation and support:** Lamaze® education, Spinning Babies® and Body Ready Method® techniques, comfort measures, partner preparation, and advocacy for your preferences. - **Postpartum recovery:** Ayurvedic nourishment, belly binding, restorative bodywork, and attentive care during the fourth trimester. - **Lactation and feeding:** Weighted feeds, breastfeeding support, pumping and flange guidance, combination feeding, bottle selection, and return-to-work planning. - **Newborn and overnight care:** Experienced support that creates opportunities for rest, recovery, and confidence in caring for your baby. - **Pediatric sleep and development:** Gentle, individualized guidance from infancy through early childhood, including support for neurodivergent children. - **Family nutrition:** Nourishing meal plans tailored to your preferences, routines, and stage of life. I empower families with the knowledge, practical skills, and reassurance to become confident parents. Your parenting style, cultural traditions, and personal aspirations guide our work together. **I believe having it all is possible with the right village.** You deserve to feel supported as a parent while continuing to grow as a person, partner, and professional. I would be honored to be part of your village. **I accept Maven Health benefits and FSA/HSA payments, and I am Carrot-approved.** For other insurance companies, I can provide an itemized invoice with my credentials and National Provider Identifier (NPI) for you to submit for reimbursement, subject to your plan’s coverage. **Message me here on BornBir to schedule a complimentary consultation.** Certification(s): Member of the American Academy of Drugless Practitioners - Ayurvedic Practitioner Birth and Postpartum Sleep Consultant - Newborn Sleep - Potty Training

As a dedicated postpartum nurse with 3 years of experience, I am passionate about supporting new parents during the critical postpartum period. I offer compassionate, hands-on care for newborns, helping parents navigate everything from infant feeding and sleep routines to emotional and physical recovery. My goal is to provide families with the guidance, education, and reassurance they need to thrive in the early days of parenthood.

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. ​ ​

Stephanie Cleary is passionate about helping families. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing virtual and home visits to families in Greenwich, CT , parts of Fairfield County CT and Westchester County NY. She finds great joy in providing breastfeeding support to mothers and their babies.

My name is Jennifer Michel-Wilson, owner of La Belle Doula Birth Support Services. I am a CD/PCD (DONA), CLC Birth, Postpartum, Bereavement and Holistic Fertility Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor & Educator as well a Certified Childbirth Educator.. La Belle Doula was founded upon the recognition of the extreme lack of compassion in maternal health care, and it became abundantly clear that this was to be my life’s work. My goal is to empower you by not only providing you with the education and tools needed, but also through being an empathetic support system as you go through this unique journey of your life. I put high values on overall well-being and cater to each woman’s individual needs in order to provide guidance & a shoulder to lean on during this complex and powerful experience. As a Doula, I believe in your vision, I trust in your strength, and I remind you of the power within you because every woman deserves a beautiful beginning and ending.

From the start of my career as a Physician Assistant, I was drawn to pediatrics and the mother-baby dyad. My PA journey kicked off on the pediatric ward at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY, where I was completely captivated by caring for children and families. Then, life brought me to Central NJ, where I had the opportunity to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, caring for some of the tiniest, most vulnerable patients. I became a board-certified lactation consultant and was thrilled to offer lactation consultations and make a real difference for new parents and babies. Bringing together my neonatal and pediatric medical experience with lactation and breastfeeding medicine has been incredibly rewarding! I’m proud to be board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. But I didn’t stop there—I went on to get a Master's in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland, and I’ve continued to push myself to learn and grow in every way possible. I’ve trained in advanced bodywork techniques, including craniosacral therapy (CST) through the Upledger Institute and the Barnes Myofascial Release method. I’ve also attended the Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad course three times! Continuing education is a constant for me because I believe there’s always more to learn when it comes to helping families. I have 2 locations, in Edison and Brick, NJ and have focused on creating a collaborative practice which includes other specialists as well. Whether it’s kayaking, biking, or tending to our organic and medicinal garden, my family and I like finding new ways to stay active and connected with nature.

A dedicated and compassionate nurse with a wealth of experience spanning seven years. Focused on providing exceptional care in a community healthcare setting, with a strong emphasis on maternal care, newborn and toddler growth and development, and pediatrics. As a specialist in maternal care, Nurse Monica has supported and guided countless mothers through the transformative journey of childbirth. Her expertise extends to newborn and toddler growth and development, where she strives to provide families with the knowledge and support needed to navigate the crucial early years of a child's life. We are excited to be bringing these services and expertise to homes and communities across Long Island, the goal is to achieve personalized and compassionate care for every single client that signs up for our services and make a difference in the lives of mothers, babies and their families.

My goal is to provide access to new and expectant parents to personal breastfeeding support in their home or virtually. As a board certified lactation consultant I can assist with latch difficulties, positioning techniques, concerns about milk under or over supply, painful breastfeeding, sore nipples, infant weight gain issues, breast pump selection and usage and guidance about returning to work while breastfeeding.

Hi! I’m Jen and I pride myself on my gentle treatment of parents and babies, which is how I came up with my practice name: Jentle Lactation. With nearly 20 years of experience, I offer warm, caring, personalized support for all kinds of feeding concerns — including latch and positioning, milk supply, infant weight gain, sore nipples or breasts, pumping, tongue tie, returning to work, and so much more. I’m a mom of three and faced some significant challenges while breastfeeding my babies, but also learned first hand how rewarding the breastfeeding experience can be. I live on Long Island with my family and our tabby cat, and enjoy podcasts, fantasy novels, and yoga.

Bringing a baby into your life can be a beautiful yet, overwhelming experience. I've been a doula for 11 years and counting, so I've been doing this long enough to know that every family is different. Because of that, I like to get to know the families I work with so that I can support them in a way that is specific to their individual needs. I do not make the decisions for parents or tell them what to do, I empower them to have the confidence in their own parental decisions with evidenced based information, care and empathy. On top of being a doula, I'm a Childbirth educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, Nutritionist, Holistic Health Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer with specialties in pelvic floor, core health, prenatal and postpartum fitness. I bring all of my skills to families to support them in the way that is specific to their needs.

I’m Jacqulyn Potter, BA, IBCLC specializing in Tethered Oral Tissues (tongue, lip, and cheek ties) and the specific feeding challenges that come along with them. I began the path to IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) in March of 2020, and started MilkFace after becoming a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist. Your job is not learning to feed your tiny human. Your job is keeping your tiny human calm and loved so they can learn themselves.

Hi all! I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and registered nurse. I have worked both inpatient and outpatient as a lactation consultant. My goal is to help you reach YOUR goals in a judgement free zone. In my free time, I love going on outdoor walks, trying new coffee shops and reading a good book!

Hi, I'm Sarah and I founded Forever Doula because I think babies are the absolute best (and so are their moms and dads). I am a DONA trained Birth and Postpartum Doula, a Birth and Bereavement Doula through StillBirthDay, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator, and a Certified Lactation Counselor. Before becoming a doula I worked with children in education, specializing in care for kids with special needs. I absolutely loved my job. This sparked an initial passion in me for children and their care. In 2014 my husband and I found out we were going to have our first baby. So exciting (but also a little scary)! I quickly realized how significant care for mom and baby is during pregnancy, birth and newborn stages. Oftentimes we emphasize the care a baby needs. It’s natural - they’re so small and rely on us for everything. But while their care is so important, we can inadvertently disregard the care moms need as well. It was through my own experience I learned that great care for baby begins with great care for mom. It was that truth that turned my initial spark of passion into a life changing journey. I was hooked. Being a doula has been the most rewarding and satisfying job of my life (besides being a mommy). My research, training, and extended experience has shaped the way I approach doula care: I support informed birth choices and empowerment. In simple terms, I believe all moms should have the support to birth and care for their baby, their way. No pressure and no judgment. I’ve worked with moms who know exactly what they want and need my help to achieve that. I love that! I’m on your team all the way. Other times moms need help figuring out what they want, and I love that too! It allows me to offer them all of the information, research and education I have stored up so they can have that “Aha!” moment when they finally discover which approach resonates with them. It’s such a beautiful thing! I truly believe great care is hinged on great education. I’m extremely passionate about educating mothers to learn what changes are occurring in her body, details about labor and delivery, as well as providing comfort measures to ease her body into birthing her baby. It’s my goal to support you by offering evidence-based information, teaching you how to self advocate for your needs, and being physically present at the delivery, as well as providing continued postpartum care. At Forever Doula, we understand that no two births are the same (I myself had three very different births) and every postpartum journey holds its own unique challenges. We’re here to help you through it all, providing you not only the care you desire, but the premium support you and your baby deserve. Together, we’re going to make your dream a reality.

At Voulez-vou a Doula and More , we believe that a healthy family begins with the well-being of both mother and child. Our mission is to support and empower mothers, children, and families through every stage of the journey—from pregnancy to postpartum. With a compassionate, experienced team and a holistic approach to care, we provide personalized services designed to meet your family’s unique needs. Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating early parenthood, or seeking expert guidance along the way, we’re here to ensure you feel supported, informed, and confident at every step.