Lactation Consultants & IBCLCs Near Me in Union City, NJ

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.

Hello, my name is Joy. I always wanted to be a nurse and lactation consultant because that’s what my mom did. Being 1 of thirteen children I watched my mom breastfeed and help breastfeeding mothers. I am very passionate about breast feeding/breastmilk feeding. I have been a NICU nurse for 26 years and a lactation consultant for 20 years. I work both in the hospital and well as private practice.

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.

Julie was born and raised on Long Island and has always loved children which lead her to becoming a performer at Disney World while she was in high school. She later became a stunt woman in film and television until she met her wife and settled back on the Island to start their family. After having their son she realized that life had a new plan in store. She was so inspired by her doula that she trained with the Long Island Doula Association while pregnant with her daughter. She believes that having a birth doula can look different for each family to support their unique journey and so excited to be a birth doula, and can’t wait to be by your side.

Carla Graves – Perinatal Birth, Postpartum Doula & Maternal Wellness Specialist Business Location: 25 Scotch Road, Suite 4, Ewing, NJ 08628 Serving Mercer County, NJ and Surrounding Areas I am a certified Perinatal Doula with over four and a half years of experience, proudly trained through Uzazi Village. As a dedicated mother of five and a passionate advocate for maternal health, I specialize in supporting families through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My areas of expertise include: • Placenta Encapsulation • Lactation Counseling • Sexual and Reproductive Health Counseling • Peer Counseling • Community Health Work I am certified in HIPAA compliance, bloodborne pathogens (biohazard safety), and ServSafe food safety. I am deeply committed to improving maternal wellness and ensuring positive, empowered birth outcomes for every family I serve. My services are available throughout Mercer County and I am willing to travel to surrounding areas. I accept most major insurances, including: • Medicaid • Horizon NJ Health • UnitedHealthcare • Wellpoint • Aetna If you’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and culturally competent support, I would be honored to be part of your birth journey.

Dr. Heather (Chana) Gass holds a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology and has been involved in research and education for over a decade. When she was expecting her first child she knew she wanted to strictly breastfeed. After a traumatic birth her baby was taken to the NICU, and a challenging nursing journey began. Dr. Gass felt she was unprepared for initiating breastfeeding, pumping while the baby was in the NICU, and maintaining a strong milk supply. These struggles propelled her to learn more about lactation and become a lactation care provider, as a certified lactation counselor through the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice. Dr. Gass is committed to helping you initiate and sustain a strong breastfeeding connection with your baby. Dr. Gass provides comprehensive support through classes, prenatal education, and postpartum care to help you confidently initiate and sustain a strong breastfeeding relationship.

I’ve spent the past five years supporting families as a postpartum doula, walking alongside parents during one of life’s most tender and transformative seasons. As a DONA-certified postpartum doula, I believe it’s essential to care for families with compassion, patience, and understanding, helping them feel supported and confident in their new roles. I’m also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), guiding parents through feeding challenges while fostering connection and trust with their babies. With a certificate in pre- and postnatal nutrition health coaching and a Master’s in Nutrition from NUNM in Portland, Oregon, I blend personalized nutrition, lactation, and postpartum care to support families in body, mind, and heart. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing space where families feel seen, supported, and empowered through their postpartum journey. When I am not working you can find me traveling, hiking, paddling with friends and on rainy days you can find me curled up with a good book and my favorite tea.

As a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with experience as both a hospital based and private practice IBCLC, I’ve helped a countless number of moms reach their infant feeding goals! From the first few days after birth, to home visits with weighted feeds, pumping / bottle feeding support, weaning and more, I promise to provide you with the best care possible — Whatever your individual breastfeeding goals may be! For client testimonials check out my Google reviews!

Hello! My name is Molly, and I'm a career nanny and Newborn Care Specialist with over seven years of professional childcare experience caring for children from newborns through school age. I genuinely love being part of a child's growth and helping families create a calm, nurturing, and well-organized home. Throughout my career, I've cared for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins, and school-aged children in a variety of households, including high-profile and ultra-high-net-worth families where professionalism, discretion, and adaptability were essential. My experience includes establishing newborn routines, supporting developmental milestones, planning engaging educational activities, assisting with homework, traveling with families, and providing thoughtful family assistant support. I'm currently completing my degree in Early Childhood Education, which has strengthened my understanding of child development and allows me to bring both warmth and intention to my caregiving. I believe children thrive when they feel safe, respected, and encouraged to explore the world around them. Whether we're reading books, creating art, spending time outdoors, or working on age-appropriate learning activities, I strive to make every day engaging and meaningful. Families describe me as calm, dependable, proactive, and easy to communicate with. I take pride in building trusting relationships with both children and parents, maintaining open communication, and anticipating a family's needs before they're asked. My goal is always to become a reliable, long-term partner who helps make daily life run more smoothly while providing exceptional, loving care for the children. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me. I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and become someone your children feel safe, happy, and excited to spend time with.

Hi there, my name is Jennifer and I am a birth and postpartum doula located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Having three children of my own, I have been passionate about supporting parents along all facets of the journey. It has been a great honor to walk alongside families in one of the most vulnerable times of their lives. I lend years of professional and personal knowledge to my work. In my free time, I love being in the outdoors, I can most of our own food and love getting into nature with my kids.

Hello my name is Katie Freedman and I am an IBCLC. I provide in home lactation or telehealth support in Bucks and Montgomery County. I am in network with most major insurance companies.

I am a compassionate baby nurse dedicated to serving families in Westchester County, Dutchess County, New York City, and Connecticut. With over eight years of experience, I am a certified Newborn Care Specialist, a Postpartum Doula, and a Lactation Consultant. My specialty is in sleep training, starting from the earliest stages of life, ensuring families are well-equipped to transition back to work with their little ones on a consistent sleep schedule.

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.

I'm a warm, supportive lactation consultant helping new families navigate feeding challenges with their new babies. Breastfeeding and chestfeeding can be HARD. And there's lots of contradictory info out there. I'll work with you to create a care plan that helps YOU meet YOUR goals — with lots of follow-up support included.

I am a mother of 5 grown children. I am a family nurse practitioner with OB/Gyn , pediatrics and lactation experience. I have advanced lactation credentials as well as general medical practice.

Hello, my name is Fayfa, and I am a dietitian and birth and postpartum doula dedicated to supporting families through one of life’s most transformative seasons. My work is rooted in compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each family's unique journey, culture, and values. I believe birth and the postpartum period deserve to be met with presence, nourishment, and gentle guidance. I support mothers and families with emotional reassurance, practical care, and holistic nutrition support, helping them feel confident, informed, and deeply cared for. My approach blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom, creating a nurturing space where families can rest, heal, and reconnect with their strength. It is an honor to walk alongside you during this sacred time.

Casey is a Certified Postpartum and Infant Care Doula through ProDoula, holds a Lactation Education Counselor certificate through the University of San Diego, and is trained in the respectful caregiving approach (RIE). With her undergraduate degree in exercise science and her master’s degree in counseling, she understands the importance of focusing on the social, emotional and physical experiences of postpartum families. Casey has expanded her knowledge on human development and worked with children in every developmental stage, with an emphasis on newborn milestones and care techniques. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the postpartum experience by utilizing the skills she has learned from over 14 years of working as a nanny, primarily caring for infants of first-time parents. Throughout her career, she had the privilege of working with a diverse group of families from coast to coast. Casey believes in a whole family approach, and individualizing the care and support she provides to fit each family’s needs. She focuses her support on helping families in the transition of welcoming a new baby in the home and understands how important and special this time is. Casey’s goal is to help families thrive, not just survive. It takes a village to raise a child, and she is honored to continue to be a support in so many villages.

Hi! I'm Amy, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. I work with families to improve their experiences of breastfeeding and offer support at various stages of their journey, from prenatal to postpartum. I earned my bachelors in community & human services with a focus on infant and child development, a master's degree in human lactation and graduate certificates in nutrition and mental health. Serving Staten Island, NY and the surrounding areas I am available for home visits and telehealth with an office space coming soon! Classes offered on site in Staten Island.

I’ve been working with childbearing families in northern New Jersey for many years, and I strive to bring the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to each of my clients. My great joy is helping people find their own path, and trying to make it more comfy along the way.

Hi, I'm Renée, I am a hardworking, grateful Mom of three, and yes, a certified Birth Doula & Lactation Consultant serving hundreds of families for over 15 years, and I thread these qualities throughout all layers of my life. I am really passionate about educating parents on their pregnancy & birth, and the transformative nature it bestows. Along the way, the satisfaction and security I offer you through evidence based, intuitively honoring care allows for your choiceful, educated decisions which Mom’s & Parents have said offer them empowering and joyful experiences. Promises I make to you: You are the power and authority, no one else. Sounds scary, but I’ll show you how to wield your power with purpose like never before. With the right team, you CAN have the birth experience you desire. I’ll give you the secrets to ensuring this. Your baby’s birth is the most vibrant and impactful experience of YOUR life. Let me support you in making it the most exciting next step towards the rest of your life. Finally, but most importantly, I am here to ensure, above all, you will be heard. My intention is to support and guide every family so that they are; fully prepared, anchored in their heart & soul and genuinely (and I mean genuinely) excited to welcome their precious baby so that they can have the birth experience they truly deserve, without reservation and unapologetically, it’s that simple! Thank you for for being here and exploring how I can support your growing Tribe®️ Love, Renée