Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in State College, PA

I was born & raised in New York, attended Fordham University at Rose Hill, Bronx NY and Ross University Medical School, where I completed my Pediatrics residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Bronx NY. Although I loved helping children and young adults of all ages, I always gravitated towards newborns. Breastfeeding moms and babies often don't get the care and attention they need to thrive. So after careful consideration, I realized I could have a positive impact on newborns as a Lactation Consultant. As an IBCLC, I am well equipped to provide newborns, moms & their families with comprehensive breastfeeding support services, while still working in medical field.

Hi, I’m Crystal! I'm a Certified Birth Doula, as well as a postpartum doula and training in lactation. I'm also a homeschooling mom of four boys on a farm. Birth work is truly my passion and my own journey in motherhood has greatly influenced that. As your doula, my goal is to walk beside you with encouragement, compassion, and advocacy. I believe every woman deserves to feel confident, respected, and empowered during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. I have additional training in VBAC and breech delivery. In addition to being a doula, I am a birth assistant with a local midwife. It is my honor to support your family whether that is in the hospital, at home, or in a birth center.

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.

Birth coach labor doula 23 years and 646 births ..... still counting. This includes attendance for a C-Sections (90). I attend births in most metropolitan hospitals only in Maryland. Travel expenses over 50 miles are additional and not covered by Medicaid. Please complete on my website "Schedule to Meet Dale" also, send a picture of your "insurance card". Complete these steps your due date will be saved to my calendar. Once I received your information I will call you to introduce myself...and proceed to meet via either Zoom call, FaceTime....possibly in person. I am a doula provider for all "MEDICAID" managed care providers, in Maryland. As of January 1st 2026, BCBS will also be accepting doula coverage via all employer benefits....each plan offers services and verification is a necessity. Visit: www.birthcoachcooladoula.com Please review my testimonials. Please provide a working cellphone number. I have recently partnered with Gabriel Gardner Flourishing Mama Co. agency. If your claim is denied payment for services are expected.

Taiwo Ikeoluwa Adeloye-Ajao or "Tia Ajao" has served in the maternal-child health arena for over 20 years. She obtained her MPH in maternal and child health, community health & prevention in 2008. Tia decided to become a nurse & a doula in 2014 due to her own experiences as a mother & as an advocate in her community. These roles empowered Tia to become a certified birth & postpartum doula, a certified maternal-newborn nurse, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, a birth assistant with midwives, and an international board certified lactation consultant. She enjoys helping families to be intentional about preparing for their birth & postpartum experiences.

I offer both in home and in an office setting along with virtual opportunities to work with me. The conversation may start around breastfeeding but it does not end there. Dynamic movement is foundational to breastfeeding. During our visit, I will be helping you learn how to help your baby to move, which can often leach into helping mom learn how to move as well. While many of my clients are concerned with how baby’s mouth is working, I see oral function as the tip of the iceberg. We need to work from the ground level up to get lasting results. We look into what kind of support mothers need to thrive during postpartum. A mother’s health and vibrancy is reflected back by her baby. So to help a newborn that is struggling, we need to support that newborn’s mother. We talk about nutrients mothers need to support themselves and a robust milk supply and how nurture the essential nutrient of rest during a physically and emotionally demanding season. While our goal is address any feeding concerns your family is experiencing, we work from a wide lenses to ensure we are building a lasting foundation.

We are a wife-and-wife doula team in Pittsburgh, PA supporting families since 2014. We offer support during pregnancy (childbirth classes, lactation education), birth (birth doula support), and postpartum (lactation consults, gentle sleep consults, and postpartum doula support). We are committed to running an inclusive, trauma-informed practice. Working with a diverse clientele, we love supporting families along the journey of welcoming a new baby!

Hi families, I'm Jennifer! I'm a local lactation consultant (IBCLC and RN) serving breastfeeding families in the community and providing education around prenatal preparation, newborn through toddler feeding, and pumping and bottle feeding. Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful or a struggle! You can have pain free breastfeeding and pumping with a supported experience without anxiety or stress. I offer comprehensive support packages for mamas and their families and I also love supporting families with special challenges such as bottle refusal, muscle tension or pain that causes feeding issues, navigating breastfeeding with food allergies, and ALL the pumping questions! I offer comprehensive flange fitting service so you can use your pump easily, get lots of milk, and be super comfy while pumping. Connect with me today for a great breastfeeding journey!

Birth is an experience that most women never forget in their lives. As a mother myself I reflect on my commencement from just being a young adult to becoming a Mother. In reflection I remember every single individual that was involved in not just my labor but my education, comfortability, and exciting changes. I remember feeling so excited but more importantly, so ready. That confidence and clarity as a first time mother is what I want for every woman. As a Doula, it is my passion to teach, encourage and care for the mothers in my care just as my family did for me. I want her to look back on this experience and not remember fear or pain but pride and courage. I look forward to discussing your unique vision for your birth and making this a wonderfully beautiful experience before during and after your delivery.

Hello everyone my name is Abdelrahman Ahmed I am a holistic and spiritual doula with medical education so I am ready to bridge the gap between the two worlds if you want professional doula support you can contact me And if you want pain free non pharmacological birth experience like never before you can also contact me I am the best and cheapest doula on the market don’t forget to give me a try

Golden Lotus Doula Services is an agency/collective model with an office in the North Hills. We provide- Childbirth education, Lactation support, Doula support, postpartum support, Lamaze classes, birth photography, placenta encapsulation, lactation class, grandparents class, and newborn care and feeding classes. We are inclusive, and excited to empower you on your journey no matter what twists and turns it may take we are here to support you and help. you shift the sails. We are advocates, and moms ourselves- with passions born from a fire for women's health and reproductive healthcare. We believe birth is transformations and you deserve to enter your season supported, educated, excited, and prepared. Your best birth is here.

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.

Hi, I’m Erin, the founder of Tiny Tides Therapy. I hold a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and am a Certified Lactation Counselor. My passion is providing holistic, functional therapy that meets families where they are, targeting specific goals to support each unique journey. I have years of specialized experience supporting infants through the waves of development, offering guidance in areas such as tummy time, breast and bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, oral motor dysfunction, and tongue and lip ties. I also work with families on sensory processing, regulation, body tension, and infant massage to nurture the whole child.

Carolina Pimenta, RN, BSN, IBCLC, is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 16 years of experience in maternal-child health and nursing. She is the Founder of Raiz Materna Lactation and provides in-home and virtual lactation consultations for breastfeeding, pumping, and combination-feeding families. Carolina has worked in leading healthcare organizations including Johns Hopkins Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Sinai Hospital, and Chase Brexton Health Services. She specializes in prenatal education, newborn feeding support, complex lactation challenges, postpartum care, and family-centered feeding plans. Carolina is fluent in English and Portuguese and also provides support in Spanish. Her mission is to empower families through compassionate, evidence-based care and individualized feeding support.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in maternal fitness and nutrition. I support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond with evidence-based, compassionate lactation care tailored to each mother–baby dyad. My clinical experience includes prenatal education, latch and feeding assessments, pumping support, return-to-work planning, and troubleshooting common and complex breastfeeding challenges. I take a whole-body, mom-centered approach, recognizing that feeding success is influenced by physical recovery, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle factors. I am passionate about empowering parents with education and practical tools so they can feel confident in their feeding choices. My goal is to meet families where they are and provide supportive, individualized care in a calm, respectful environment.

I specialize in prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric chiropractic care. I’m Webster Certified + Perinatal Certified by the ICPA and am a certified BIRTHFIT Leader. I am also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I love caring for families in a holistic and wellness-focused approach.

My passion and mission is to instinctively and directly provide education, support, and comfort during the prenatal, birth, and postpartum period for mommy and partner. I value creating a special bond with the parents through several prenatal appointments, labor and birth, and postpartum appointments at their home. While medical staff focus on the health of the baby and family tend to focus on the new bundle of joy, I focus on taking care of mom and partner. My attention is solely on you while you take care of your new little one.

Hello, I'm Erica, the proud owner of "Loving Hands Doula." I am located in Harford County, MD, and service the DMV, DE, PA, and NJ areas. I am thrilled to be on this path to assist families in the beautiful process of childbirth, offering my unwavering support to mothers and fathers during pregnancy and, most importantly, in the postpartum period. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, and NRP, ensuring the safety and well-being of the families I work with—I am also a student Midwife. An experienced professional dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable, and memorable birthing experience for you and your family. Lovinhandsdoula.org

Hi! Welcome here. My name is Abbie Bridges, and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and mom of 2 with experience in assisting breastfeeding in all stages, from pregnancy to introducing solids to weaning. I graduated in 2021 from the University of Maryland with my Masters in Public Health and have been working ever since to advance community health through education, advocacy, and client support. Prior to opening my practice, I provided lactation care with a local pediatric practice and nonprofit aimed at addressing health disparities and supporting underserved communities. I currently live in Gaithersburg with my husband, 2 daughters, 2 cats, and 4 chickens! When I’m not with clients you can find me outside with my girls, baking a decadent chocolate dessert, or reading. I am very passionate about helping families succeed in an infant feeding relationship that is mutually beneficial, enjoyable, and meaningful for everyone involved. If you would like to learn more about my approach, you can read more here: www.bridgeslactation.com/my-approach. Please feel free to contact me here if you would like to chat for a few minutes before scheduling to see if we are a good fit, or book a visit here: bridgeslactation.as.me.

Hello! My name is Karen Kelly and I am proud to be DONA certified postpartum doula and certified lactation consultant located in Ellicott City, Maryland. I am passionate about supporting families during the fourth trimester. I have been providing professional postpartum support since 2018 and have had the privilege of supporting over 75 families. I specialize in daytime support in order to have the greatest impact on helping new parents gain skills and confidence in their new role. I provide the emotional and practical support that new parents need in order to lighten their load and meet their parenting goals.