Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Poughkeepsie, NY

Hello, I am Donna Bruschi, and I'm an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) located in Highland, NY. Breastfeeding has been an important part of my life since my first baby! I meet you where you are with breastfeeding and I help you achieve your goals with education and empathy. My goal is reducing anxiety, helping everybody get more sleep. Mostly, I want for you to enjoy your baby and feel empowered by your breastfeeding experience.

I offer full spectrum prenatal coaching and pregnancy preparedness programs customized to meet you specifically where you are, whether you are, thinking about conceiving, trying to conceive, pregnant, ready to give birth, and once you are home with your precious babe! This amazing journey began over 25 years ago, unbeknownst to me the remembering had begun- learning, practicing, and teaching about women’s empowerment, nutrition, energy medicine, herbal medicine, holistic, skincare, natural health and reproductive wellness – Fertility, Ante-Partum, Birth & Post-Partum (Full Spectrum-miscarriage, stillborn, abortion, adoption) Wholistic Doula.

I have been a doula for over 13 years. I am certified and trained in VBAC births.

Hello! My name is LaToya Southwell born in the beautiful Island of Antigua. I am a wife, a mother of 4 amazing children, a doula, Reiki practitioner, as well as CPR certified (pediatrics), trained in lactation as well as have years of experience with breastfeeding my children and I reside in Nyack, NY. Being a doula is not a job, it is a calling and a blessing to be apart of such a beautiful journey. I am here to support, help where needed as well as educate. I am blessed to be a blessing!

I am Nicole, a certified birth doula, certified postpartum doula, and certified lactation specialist. I have a deep love for supporting families during the transformative journey into parenthood. It is an honor to provide compassionate, personalized care that helps families feel informed, empowered, and confident throughout pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and infant feeding.

Hello! My name is Mariel. I am an IBCLC with specialized training in oral function and oral tethered tissues (tongue- and lip-ties). As a former dentist, I have a deep knowledge of the mouth, proper sucking skills, and their impact on optimal feeding. As a mother of two breastfed kids, I have personal experience with the ups and downs of bringing up babies to their full potential. I offer my experience and expertise to new parents. I am here to support your feeding goals with flexibility and compassion.

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.

To honor where you are on your unique breastfeeding journey and to support, empower and guide you along your way, without judgement or pressure.

I am a Lactation consultant, childbirth educator and maternal child health Registered Nurse with over 2 decades of experience. I strive to assist families in meeting their infant feeding goals and specialize in the newborn period. I prefer in-person visits but will do virtual follow up visits. I take some insurance and you can check if I take your plan here https://go.lactationnetwork.com/MelissaConditIBCLC

I am a L&D and mother/baby nurse (LDRP) with 10+ years experience who wanted care for clients outside of the hospital after seeing the need in my local area. I have been doing postpartum doula work since January 2024, and have started taking on childbirth ed and labor clients as well. I also have a team of other birth center nurses who assist with postpartum care as well. I believe in a healthy relationship with the medical providers, while also advocating for your specific wants and needs. For labor, my experience has been as an RN for 10+ years with both high risk pregnancies, low risk, every intervention known to man, and as natural as Mother Nature made it. I’m certified in inpatient obstetrics and fetal monitoring (RNC-OB, C-EFM).

As a Registered Nurse with extensive birthing center, neonatal ICU (NICU), and postpartum experience- I understand that breastfeeding doesn’t always come naturally-and that’s okay. Having worked in hospitals for over 15 years-I can help you navigate your breastfeeding journey from pregnancy to postpartum and up to the 1st year of life. I have worked at Vassar Medical Center and Northern Dutchess most recently but also have experience working in other cities and countries where breastfeeding was highly valued. I am also a Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher, and love animals. I enjoy living upstate and truly believe in a holistic approach to care but also have the medical background to support the needs of more complex families and dyads.

This mother of 3 has experienced a lot and I'm here to support you as a birth doula. DONA Certified for Birth and Postpartum support, Certified Lactation Consulting, Certified Childbirth Educator, Reiki certified, Body Ready Method and Spinning Babies Trained for labor prep and comfort measures. As long as I have walked the earth, I have been perceived as a creative to the core, a visual artist, and a classical musician. My BFA in Fashion and Textile Design from FIT helped commit that identity but I was always attracted to helping people and understanding how the body works. A few years later, that curiosity challenged me to enroll in a course that was the complete opposite of what I had always been. I survived, flourished, and was 1 of 7 people to graduate from an intense 40 week program when I became a Certified Surgical Technologist. My graduation coincided with becoming pregnant 3 months later, and 9 months after that I graciously took on my next job, being a mommy! Along the way, I worked on my art, let my CST lapse, picked up my bass to occasionally play in orchestras, and had 2 more babies. My family was my focus but as children got older, I found more flexibility to explore the other facets of myself. I have had the luxury to develop my own body of fine art, play in an international orchestra, and discover the incredible gift of being a doula! My background as an artist and musician has taught me how to improvise and individualize every situation based on essential evidence-based ideals. My focus is to give each family a positive, special birth experience. I utilize professional resources, analogies, images, stories, and humor into our time together. My first support opportunities were with three very gracious young ladies at the Malta House. It was through their need for education that I learned how to teach about childbirth, their right to a beautiful birth experience taught me commitment, and their desire for unwavering companionship taught me how to support. ​I have since earned additional certifications in lactation consulting, childbirth education, and body preparedness for labor in order to better support women in the perinatal space. I am proud to support women in a variety of environments to help advocate for their desired birth!

Christina is a Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, and Breastfeeding Specialist dedicated to maternal-baby well-being. Her commitment to birth work and mother-baby care is strongly grounded by her belief in the power of extending matricentric care to women. With 15 years of experience supporting mothers and babies, Christina has devoted her career to providing compassionate care, tailored to the dynamic and evolving needs of each mother and baby. Christina offers a comprehensive range of care services, including prenatal, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding support. Her expertise guides the new mother toward feeling her best prenatally, empowered during birth, confident in her innate ability to care for her baby, and prepared to navigate the postpartum period. Christina believes in the importance of women being cared for, valued, seen, and understood during one of life's most significant transitions, woman to mother. Serving Northern & Central NJ, Hudson Valley NY (including Rockland, Westchester, Orange and Putnam Counties), NYC & Fairfield County CT.

Welcome. As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Expert, Lactation Consultant, and Baby Concierge, I provide personalized support for families during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the newborn period. My approach is centered on delivering thoughtful, individualized care that adapts to the unique needs, goals, and lifestyle of each family. Bringing a baby home is a significant transition, and every family deserves support that is both compassionate and practical. Whether you are seeking guidance with newborn care, feeding support, postpartum recovery, sleep routines, NICU transitions, or simply an extra set of experienced hands, I provide evidence-informed care designed to help families feel confident, prepared, and supported. I believe the best care is proactive, responsive, and tailored to the family in front of me. By combining professional expertise with a calm and nurturing presence, I help create a smoother transition into parenthood while empowering families to make informed decisions that work for them. My goal is to provide exceptional support, trusted guidance, and peace of mind during one of life’s most important chapters.

I am a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) with over 10 years of full-scope practice in women’s health and prenatal care. I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), providing comprehensive support throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. My practice is rooted in holistic, patient-centered care—addressing physical health, emotional well-being, and overall balance. I believe in caring for the whole person, not just symptoms, and partnering with patients to support long-term wellness. In addition to midwifery and lactation care, I offer aesthetic services and IV hydration therapies to promote vitality, confidence, and optimal health at every stage of life.

Hi I'm Chena, lovingly known as Chey by the communities I serve as a Holistic Full-Spectrum Doula. I specializes in care for minority families, but serve all leading with the philosophy of believing and promoting the beliefs of natural physiological birth. I do so by teaching the steps of holistic wellness through mind, body and spirit connection with a special emphasis on the importance of mental health. I'm a Wife, a Mom of three children and the Owner and Operator of Butta's Holistic Services. My business is family centered where I mentor others in community care, encouraging sisterhood and promoting the importance of family support. I love having the opportunity to work with whole families and supporting clients through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and early childhood stages.

I am a birth and postpartum doula, and breastfeeding consultant with a deep passion for supporting women and families through the transformative journey of birth and early parenthood. One of my greatest influences as a birth worker has been Ina May Gaskin, whose teachings have deeply shaped the way I view birth and the care I strive to provide. I am inspired by her trust in the wisdom of the female body, her reverence for the natural process of birth, and her belief in the incredible strength of women. I strive to embody these values in my own work, approaching each birth with patience, compassion, and deep respect for the person giving birth. I believe birth is so much more than a medical event. It is a deeply personal, powerful, and life-changing experience that deserves to be honored. My hope is to help every woman feel safe, heard, respected, and empowered as she moves through pregnancy, labor, and birth. I strive to create a calm, nurturing space where families can trust themselves, feel confident in their choices, and welcome their babies in a way that feels right for them. My care extends beyond the birth room. Through postpartum support and breastfeeding consulting, I offer guidance, reassurance, and practical care during the tender transition into parenthood. I believe the weeks and months after birth deserve just as much attention, nourishment, and support as pregnancy and labor. It is my hope that every family I work with feels cared for as they find their rhythm, build confidence, and grow into their new roles. For me, being a doula means holding space for the strength, vulnerability, and beauty of this season of life. It means offering a steady, compassionate presence, honoring each family's unique journey, and reminding women of the wisdom and capability they carry within themselves. It is an honor to walk alongside families during one of life's most meaningful transitions. My greatest hope is that the families I support feel nurtured, empowered, and deeply connected to their own experience of birth and early parenthood.

Erica Brown is a Perinatology nurse and now FNP-C who worked in the delivery room for over 20 years, with foundations in maternity, infant and child care. She is certified by the National Nurses Corporation (NCC) in Maternal Newborn Care, and electronic fetal monitoring. She is also an IBCLC, board certified lactation consultant, and a certified childbirth educator. Erica worked closely with the World Health Organization in support of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative which protects, supports and promotes breastfeeding worldwide. Most importantly, she is the mother of three young people who wants to share what she has learned both professionally and personally in hopes of empowering you to have the birth and postpartum experience you have imagined. Erica is passionate about helping people make informed decisions for themselves in the healthcare setting and helping people get the quality care they deserve. This is one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have, and she wants to empower you to have the healthiest, safe, and most beautiful experience bringing your baby home.

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.