Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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5.0

Average rating from 111 reviews

12

Lactation Consultant providers near Pittsburgh

6

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 Pittsburgh

Prices lactation consultants list on Bornbir · October 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $150–$999

$350 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $29–$68

$60/hr median

Based on 60 package prices from 20 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Pittsburgh, PA.

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12 lactation consultants near Pittsburgh, PA

Mary Carroll

Bellevue, Pennsylvania 16 years of experience

5.0 (97 reviews)

Mary Carroll

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

I've been supporting families in the prenatal, birth and postpartum period for over 15 years. I currently work primarily as a lactation consultant, but I'm also a Registered Nurse, Certified Doula- Postpartum and Infant Care and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. I do lactation home visits and postpartum doula support in the Pittsburgh area. I specialize in supporting families from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ families, international families and families of all configurations and backgrounds. I love learning about languages and cultures as well as helping families learn to understand their babies' language and development. I also support families with sleep questions via Holistic Sleep Coaching methods.

Recent review

Wow, where to even start!! We worked with Lisa as our doula to support us through our first pregnancy & birth of our son. I knew as soon as I got pregnant that I wanted to hire a doula, and after our chat with Lisa, we knew immediately that she was the one. Her depth of knowledge and passion for her career was apparent as soon as we started talking to her. Not only that, but she is incredibly kind and caring - I immediately felt safe and supported by her. Throughout my pregnancy I asked her lots of random questions and she never batted an eye & always provided clear answers and resources. She even said to me “don’t google anything, I’m your Google” and I REALLY appreciated that because I had a tendency to google everything and freak myself out!! But where Lisa really blew us away was during my labor & delivery. I had a hard and long labor that ended in a c section, and I am SO grateful Lisa was there to support my husband and I throughout the process. She helped me get into comfortable positions after my epidural, gave me an incredible massage to help me relax, and kept me & my husband informed about what was going on throughout labor. When I found out I needed to have a c section, she asked my providers all the right questions and comforted me before / during my procedure. She took photos of my husband and I meeting our baby for the first time, and held our baby up to my face for skin to skin when my husband needed to leave the room to move our things to recovery. Having her there to support us through the twists and turns of labor and delivery was TRULY a game changer, especially when things got stressful. She kept us both grounded and calm when we needed it most. I could keep going on and on about how amazing Lisa is, but I’ll finish by saying: hire her !!! she was worth every penny - truly the best investment we made, and I’ll remember her kindness and support forever. If we have another kid, she’ll be one of our first calls. We love Lisa!!! 💗💗💗

- Lily O'Neill

Alyson Thiel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 10 years of experience

Alyson Thiel

Accepts insurance

I've always been passionate about pregnancy and birth, reproductive justice, and mental health. Being a doula naturally combines all of those! After I attended my first birth, I was instantly drawn to being a birth partner. Shortly after, I expanded my expertise to becoming a postpartum doula and lactation counselor, and then gave birth to my own child in 2021. I became a childbirth educator in 2025. I love being a doula because it gives me the opportunity to mentor birthing people and their families, to uplift them in advocating for their reproductive and mental health, and to validate their feelings, instincts, and celebrations. Every person has a right to be supported before, during, and after their birth. Birth is big. It comes with such a spectrum of emotions, joys, challenges, and experiences. I support parents to utilize their own strengths and abilities through all of the “bigness” of birth. I want to provide birthing people with a comforting, nonjudgmental, and empowering support as they and their families go through this exciting and sometimes emotionally intense life transition. I believe that every person deserves love and support; there is nothing special that you need to do or know or be in order to be worthy of it. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are unique to each and every person, and I honor each individual's choices. I offer my services to individuals and families of all walks of life.

Price
Packages from $1,800 · $35/hr
Aleigha C

Wheeling, West Virginia 2 years of experience

5.0 (7 reviews)

Aleigha C

Hello! My name is Aleigha, a Birth and Postpartum doula, actively studying and up do date on all things prenatal, birth, and postpartum. I have the capability of serving you from anywhere at anytime, as I offer virtual services! I’m here to be communicative, educational, and empathetic for you and your needs. I’m here for you throughout your prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods, as all are equally important and beautiful in their own ways. I also offer in-person Doula Services, Postpartum Services, and Bereavement Services. Being geared towards my faith has pushed me to make the step to assisting women be the strongest versions of themselves, and I can’t wait to be able to be there for you through it all. Whether it be through communication, remedies, stretches, or answering questions you may have, I base my care plan for you around what you, as an individual, need and want from me as your doula. Being a mother of three wonderful children myself, I completely understand the importance surrounding a mother’s health during all periods of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Overall, the important part of the journey you’re going on is that you feel empowered, important, and solid in your and your baby’s care plans.

Price
Packages from $35
Recent review

Aleigha has greatly helped me through every step of the birth plan process! She’s thorough and very knowledgeable with ANY questions you may have! She’s made me feel like I’m in charge of my birth plan and have a voice! She’s super caring and passionate about her career!

- Bobbi B.

Lactation Consultant rates near Pittsburgh

Lactation consultants set their own prices on Bornbir.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Pittsburgh
$350 $150–$999
Pennsylvania
$225 $145–$469
United States
$400 $175–$1,500

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Pittsburgh
$60/hr $29–$68
Pennsylvania
$40/hr $28–$49
United States
$50/hr $40–$65

Based on 60 package prices from 20 lactation consultants listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Pittsburgh, PA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated October 2026.

Recent lactation consultant reviews near Pittsburgh

5.0

111 reviews of 12 lactation consultants

August 2026

Wow, where to even start!! We worked with Lisa as our doula to support us through our first pregnancy & birth of our son. I knew as soon as I got pregnant that I wanted to hire a doula, and after our chat with Lisa, we knew immediately that she was the one. Her depth of knowledge and passion for her career was apparent as soon as we started talking to her. Not only that, but she is incredibly kind and caring - I immediately felt safe and supported by her. Throughout my pregnancy I asked her lots of random questions and she never batted an eye & always provided clear answers and resources. She even said to me “don’t google anything, I’m your Google” and I REALLY appreciated that because I had a tendency to google everything and freak myself out!! But where Lisa really blew us away was during my labor & delivery. I had a hard and long labor that ended in a c section, and I am SO grateful Lisa was there to support my husband and I throughout the process. She helped me get into comfortable positions after my epidural, gave me an incredible massage to help me relax, and kept me & my husband informed about what was going on throughout labor. When I found out I needed to have a c section, she asked my providers all the right questions and comforted me before / during my procedure. She took photos of my husband and I meeting our baby for the first time, and held our baby up to my face for skin to skin when my husband needed to leave the room to move our things to recovery. Having her there to support us through the twists and turns of labor and delivery was TRULY a game changer, especially when things got stressful. She kept us both grounded and calm when we needed it most. I could keep going on and on about how amazing Lisa is, but I’ll finish by saying: hire her !!! she was worth every penny - truly the best investment we made, and I’ll remember her kindness and support forever. If we have another kid, she’ll be one of our first calls. We love Lisa!!! 💗💗💗

— Lily O'Neill, review of Mary Carroll

August 2026

I am so grateful to have had Lisa by my side for the birth of my first baby! Lisa is one of those people who you meet and instantly feel safe with. She has such a calm and wise energy. Her presence and expertise was a huge part of why the birth went so smoothly, and she was an incredible resource in pregnancy and postpartum as well. When I went into labor three weeks early, I was in disbelief that it was really happening! Lisa, however, knew it was labor right away when I described what was happening, and she set a positive tone from the get go. She met us at the Midwife Center, where she was by my side for what turned out to be a beautiful and empowering birth experience. She guided me with breathing, vocalizations, a variety of positions, and words of encouragement all along the way. She was so great at gently encouraging me to keep moving and knew what would be helpful at different moments in the labor. My husband also said having her there allowed him to feel calm and useful—he didn’t have to stress about being the “expert” and could just focus on comforting me as my partner. On top of everything else, Lisa also captured beautiful photos that are such a joy to look back on. We would recommend Lisa to anyone we care about, and hope to have her join us again if we are able to grow our family in the future!

— Judith Swanson, review of Mary Carroll

July 2026

I'll be honest, when my wife first brought up hiring a doula, I was skeptical. As a husband, I figured that was my job. I thought paying someone else to be in the room during one of the most personal moments of our lives sounded unnecessary, maybe even an expense we didn't need. I couldn't have been more wrong. We labored at the midwife center for 12 hours, and during that time Lisa was invaluable. She empowered my wife through natural labor, walking us through positions, breathing techniques, and encouragement that helped us stay strong and confident without relying on interventions. She gave both of us tools and reassurance that made a really intense process feel manageable. But things didn't go quite as planned, and we ended up needing to transfer to Magee. That moment could have been chaotic and terrifying, but Lisa was right there with us, helping us understand our options and make the decision with confidence instead of panic. She didn't just show up for the "easy" parts of labor. She stayed well into the early morning hours the next day, long before our son was even born, making sure my wife and our unborn child were safe every step of the way. What struck me most was how Lisa balanced expertise with genuine care. She knew when to advocate for us, when to explain what the medical staff were saying in terms we could actually process, and when to simply be a calm, steady presence when my wife and I were both exhausted and scared. She never made me feel unnecessary as a husband. If anything, she helped me show up better for my wife because I wasn't drowning in the unknowns alone. It was a long, tough birth, but because of Lisa's knowledge, her ability to navigate a stressful transfer, and her doula skills, we came out the other side with a healthy baby boy and a wife who felt supported the entire time. Looking back, hiring Lisa wasn't an added expense. It was one of the best investments we made in our son's birth. To any dads out there who are skeptical like I was: don't be. Get a doula. Get Lisa if you can. You won't regret it.

— Jake Silvers, review of Mary Carroll

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