Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Pittsfield, MA

As a full-spectrum doula, I see birth as more than a physical event. It is a sacred and transformative rite of passage. My care is rooted in faith, mindfulness, education, and spiritual wisdom, creating space for clients to slow down, tune in, and trust the bodies God has given them. I support the whole person, mind, body, and spirit, through breathwork, affirmations, prayer, and grounded presence. Whether during pregnancy, labor, or postpartum, I help clients move through each phase with clarity, peace, and confidence, while honoring God’s presence throughout the journey. Reach me @ 413-271-5323

Hi! I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant offering in-home, office (Hanover, NH) and virtual support to families. My work is evidence-based, client-centered and full of love!

Hi, I’m Christine Hernandez — a doula, childbirth educator, and lactation counselor based in the Capital District. I’m passionate about supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with evidence-based education and compassionate care. Alongside my work with parents, I also run Broadway Coffee Co. in Saratoga Springs, a community space created to caffeinate and connect new moms. I believe that no one should have to navigate new parenthood alone — and I love helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they grow.

My journey into birth work began after the birth of my first child . I often refer to this experience as the best and hardest time. I was astounded by the disparity of education, preparation, and namely support provided around birth and even more so postpartum. I became a passionate student and advocate of birth, and postpartum experiences in my corner of the world and the larger diaspora. My mission as your doula is to walk alongside you, providing information, comfort measures, resources, emotional support, advocacy and space. My intent is that you will feel you can confidently meet any of the dynamic set of challenges that come with childbirth, thanks to the knowledge and supportive environment you’ve created by using a doula. It is my belief that when a birthing person receives evidence based information, is in a safe space, with unconditional support; no one knows better what a birthing person needs better than the person giving birth. And it is your birth team’s job to listen. Many people believe there is a right or successful way to have a baby. This is not only untrue but a harmful mindset. No matter how your baby arrives, there is an opportunity to be one of the most empowering experiences of ones life. Every birth just like every person is unique and sacred. And each experience should be honored as such. My work began with the births of my two children, followed by passionately supporting my family and friends in their birth and postpartum experiences and captively listening to every birth story I could hear. It became clear to me, birthwork was the work I was always meant to do. I went on to pursue professional training. First completed my postpartum and lactation educator training with Jodi Congdon through CAPPA then rounding out my birth doula training with Debra Pascali Bonaro through DONA. I continue to stay motivated and inspired by every client I work with, continuing education courses, as well as a growing community of birthworkers who continue to share their own expertise, wisdom and knowledge, To which I am most grateful. My practice is named Due Care Doula because it is my firm belief that everyone deserves and benefits from professional perinatal doula support. And it should be considered, not an indulgence or optional, but rather the standard “due care”.

I have been an IBCLC since 2002. Along with my colleague Lauren Akers, we service the Greater Hartford and New Haven counties doing in-office and home visits. We are able to bill almost all insurance plans. We so enjoy our families and their lovely babies with all types of feeding challenges from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding to bottle refusal consults. We are very experienced assessing tongue tie, low milk supply and other challenges. We especially enjoy doing prenatal consult before the baby or babies arrive. We just love how unique every family is and enjoy helping you feel supported.

As a certified postpartum doula and certified lactation counselor since 2022, I have guided dozens of families as they've grown their families. Birth and new parenthood can be unpredictable, and I am here as a trusted resource to help you navigate the experience. I believe that each family's journey is deeply personal — shaped by individual circumstances, values, and needs — and that as a result there is no single "right" way to navigate new parenthood. My goal is to provide unbiased, evidence-informed guidance so that parents can confidently make decisions that feel right for them, whatever they may be. I’m honored to be a part of such a personal and intimate experience for the clients I serve. In my free time I enjoy long walks my dog, Frank, cooking up a storm for friends, and tending to my garden. Prior to becoming a doula, I received my BA in modern Middle Eastern history from Yale University and worked in political and nonprofit consulting.

Hi, and welcome to Wholehearted Welcome. I’m Karen—but you’re more than welcome to call me Nana. I’m a mother of three—twins born by C-section and a daughter lovingly welcomed through adoption—and a proud grandmother of five, including one cherished bonus grandchild. I’m currently working toward my certification through Mama Glow, and I offer birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum support, along with sibling prep when needed. I come to this work as an elder, a world citizen, and someone who shows up with open arms, a full heart, and a deep belief that birth is a sacred journey. I’m the kind of doula who jumps in with both feet—ready to hold space, advocate, laugh with you, cry with you, and do what needs to be done. Whether you’re parenting solo, welcoming through adoption, or finding your way as a new family, I create a warm, steady, and wholehearted space where you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

Hello there, my name is Gretchen Farrell and my passion is being a support for families as they prepare, and then welcome their new babies. I am RN and board certified Lactation Consultant as well as a family educator. I enjoy working with families before during and after birth and have been doing so for over 25 years. My specialties include newborn feeding support and providing educational classes for Newborn Care, Breastfeeding and Childbirth Education. I feel like I have the best job in the world and make it my goal to provide parents with what they most need and desire to align with their choices considering the care and feeding of their baby. I’m the mother of two adult children and now grandmother to two adorable grandchildren. When I’m not spending time with them, I enjoy being out in nature, hiking, kayaking, and the arts.

I have worked in Family Health as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and doula since 2009. My philosophy is very simple -- to help you meet your goals and provide evidence based information and resources as you navigate your early parenting journey. My support experience includes supporting trans and cis-gendered clients, single parents by choice, as well as gay, lesbian and straight families. I work on a sliding scale for local agricultural/farm workers and those who participate in either Kingston or New Paltz Mutual Aid Societies.

Hello! I am excited to Offer support and education through pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum phase. Breastfeeding counseling available. Your birth, your choices! In addition to my Doula training, I have extensive personal experience as well, having given birth 10 times (2 births in which I was a Gestational Surrogate Mother) for two couples. Currently a student Nurse. I support all mamas in whatever specific birth plan you may have! Have also supported cesarean birth. Free consultation call or visit!

My passion is helping people overcome struggles especially when it comes to health. I have been a breastfeeding counselor for 7 years and an IBCLC for 3 years. I have a masters degree in biology and am a mother to 2 children.

I have 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, 9 of those years working in a Children’s hospital and 10 years as a lactation consultant. My experience includes bedside lactation support in the labor & delivery unit, postpartum unit, NICU, outpatient setting, breast-feeding support groups, Tele-health, and prenatal education. I have had my private practice in lactation for the past 2 years, Sweetly Nourish Lactation & Baby Care LLC. ​ My goal is to help YOU reach your feeding goal, whatever that may be. I will support you while giving you the tools that will help you achieve those goals. Your feeding journey should be a happy one for both you and your baby! My hope is to provide you with the warmth and love that I received during those early, challenging days of motherhood and feeding. You can do this! Let’s do it together!