Find a Lactation Consultant or IBCLC Near Me in Virginia

As a mother of five, healer, and birthkeeper, I bring over 22 years of experience caring for infants and young children, starting at age 13 when I cared for my nephew. As the youngest of seven siblings, I welcomed my first child, my “soul twin,” at 15; we share the same birthday, deepening our bond. I am dedicated to empowering women through holistic, nurturing, and informed birth experiences. I am the visionary founder of She Who Births All, Inc offering birth planning, herbal wellness, lactation support, and spiritual birth preparation. I also founded Bee Haven Holistic Health and Wellness Clinic, committed to whole-family care from infancy through end-of-life. With training as a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM), Doctor of Holistic Health (DHH), and Master Herbalist, I blend ancient wisdom with modern care. Currently, I study midwifery at Mercy In Action College of Midwifery. Whether birthing at home, a center, or hospital, I honor your vision with compassion and holistic support.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, RN, and Advanced Practice Nurse. With 30+ years of experience in maternal child healthcare, I bring a well-rounded approach to lactation support. My professional journey includes extensive experience as a NICU nurse, where I provided comprehensive care, including assisting breastfeeding mothers. More recently, I've focused on providing skilled lactation support across different stages - from prenatal preparation through postpartum care, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Hi! I’m Carolyn Hose, IBCLC, and I have over 20 years experience working with new families in both the hospital and private practice settings to help families find breastfeeding/lactation to be the nurturing, enjoyable and abundantly healthy way of feeding and caring for babies. I bring compassion, expert care and lots of wisdom and experience to help families reach their feeding goals in how that works best for them. I believe in bringing personalized care through listening and learning about what works best for a family and use my abundant knowledge and resources to personalize an effective care plan tailored to the needs of the families I serve.

I am an IBCLC, PMH-C, Doula

As Dominique— I live for mommy and daughter dates, iced oat milk lattes, home cooked meals, 70’s soul music, and the sound of ocean waves. As a doula— I live for a grounded, confident, SUPPORTED, and informed client. I am a firm believer that birth should NOT be a traumatic experience. I’m also a firm believer that a well watered mama increases the likelihood of a healthy and happy baby. A doula’s role is to support both mother and child. Together we’ll explore mindfulness techniques, comfort measures, and ensure your toolkit is well equipped for a positive birthing experience. I am happy to discuss breastfeeding techniques, to create a postpartum game plan, to provide herbal teas and natural remedies, to offer customizable meal plans, and to help you design a birth plan. I look forward to supporting you on this journey to parenthood! Let’s connect!

Years of comprehensive birth experience, providing support to birthing individuals and families through prenatal, labor, birth, and postpartum stages. Skilled in offering emotional, physical, and informational support tailored to each family's unique needs. I Advocate for my Clients desired birth plan.

I have offered the most nonjudgmental and collective partnership of Lactation support accompanied with newborn education and nutrition science for over 10 years. I have a background in Pediatrics and have been a nurse for 20 years. I will work with you and your family to support your goals and look forward to not only sharing your journey with you but helping you accomplish your babies nutritional and emotional needs.

I’m Chantel Spinner, a certified birth and postpartum doula, lactation support counselor, Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) advocate, and support group facilitator proudly serving Lynchburg, Virginia, and surrounding areas. A Lynchburg native, wife, and mother of two incredible daughters, I bring not only professional training but lived experience and deep roots in this community. I hold a degree in Sociology with minors in Human Services and Gender Studies from Randolph College, and I am also a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Supporting pregnant individuals is more than my profession. It is my calling. As a strong advocate for reproductive justice, I am committed to creating safe, empowering spaces where bodily autonomy is respected, voices are amplified, and compassionate care is the standard. Witnessing the stark disparities in maternal health, particularly the alarming maternal mortality rates among Black women, fueled my decision to become a doula and deepen my advocacy. Through The Melanin Fluent Doula agency, I offer culturally fluent, holistic support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. My services are designed to nurture, empower, and educate families as they navigate one of the most profound transitions of their lives. Beyond birthwork, I am a certified peristeam facilitator trained through Steamy Chick, following my own positive experiences with vaginal steaming for menstrual wellness. In 2021, I earned certification as a lactation support counselor, with a focus on bridging gaps in breastfeeding support for Black families and fostering a more inclusive, informed community. I am also a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate, dedicated to providing compassionate, affirming support for individuals and families navigating grief and loss, an area of care that is deeply needed and too often overlooked. As a support group facilitator, I create intentional, trauma-informed spaces where participants are encouraged to share openly, build community, and move from isolation toward connection and strength. Currently, I am expanding my knowledge as an amateur herbalist, reconnecting with the healing traditions of my Black Southern heritage and grounding my practice in holistic wellness. I may not be able to change every outcome, but I believe deeply in my ability to make a meaningful impact in my community, one birth, one family, and one moment at a time.

I have been a Registered Nurse for 24 years with most of my experience being in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Pediatrics. My experience in these settings inspired me to become a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to be able to help my patients as much as possible. I have now been practicing as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for almost 5 years. I love to be able to help new mothers and babies with any obstacles they have in their breastfeeding journeys. I am a Navy Wife and mother of two grown children.

My goal is to provide compassionate, expert in-home & virtual support for lactation and infant feeding challenges. I specialize in breast pumps & flange fitting, tethered oral tissue (include tongue ties), oral rehabilitation, engorgement, mastitis, nipple pain & damage, and much more! We proudly offer services that are neurodivergent-friendly, LGBTQ+ inclusive, and aligned with Health at Every Size (HAES) principals. Our mission is to empower parents to meet their feeding goals while feeling supported, accepted, and truly seen.

As a doula, I will offer emotional, physical, and informational support, helping to alleviate the fears, anxieties, and traumas that often accompany pregnancy and childbirth. I will advocate for their autonomy, dignity, and human rights, ensuring that their voices are amplified and their choices respected. My goal is not only to provide exceptional care but also to help dismantle the systemic barriers that perpetuate health inequities. I believe that every Black woman deserves to experience a positive, transformative birth experience that leaves her feeling empowered, confident, and connected to her body and her baby.

Erin is a lactation consultant, IBCLC, and childbirth educator, LCCE, with nearly 20 years supporting growing families. Erin is passionate about empowering families beginning during pregnancy and continuing throughout the first year and beyond. Erin uses evidence based practices to educate and encourage families to set goals related to birth and feeding their babies. When Erin isn’t supporting other families, she’s usually at some sort of sporting event or outdoor activity with her husband and three kids, ages 17, 13 and 9.

I am a postpartum doula certified through DONA International, a lactation consultant trained through The Healthy Children Project, and a Ayurvedic masseur certified through The California College or Ayurveda. I’m a personal chef that specializes in postpartum nutrition and have a catalogue of frozen stews, broths and soups to choose from if you need inspiration for your meal planning. I meet prenatally to help organize the home, nursery and any other members of the support team. (Outlining responsibilities and expectations is work that is best done in advance.) I provide a newborn care class and a lactation class as well as meal prep for soups, stews and broths to be frozen. I always encourage my clients to try to book me for a visit right after the birth while in the hospital for lactation support and a modified version of my Ayurvedic massage. Once the family is home I cook nourishing foods rich in iron, protein, collagen, micro and macro nutrients to aid in recovery from depletion and help speed healing. (I also have a Postpartum Soup Bundle that can be purchased ahead of time.) I do dishes, laundry and of course provide even more lactation support. I can also simply care for the newborn while parents sleep. After the first few weeks the focus tends to shift into finding a daily rhythm, newborn care techniques and education on developmentally appropriate sleep habits for the baby. I also help parents with planning childcare help. I can be a sleep consultant one day and provide a massage the next. Maybe I play with the older children while mama naps with the newborn. Sometimes the work is just to sit and talk about all the things that the parents are struggling with. My job and my life’s joy is to simply be an extra set of hands or a sympathetic ear to new parents.

As a breastfeeding expert supporting expectant & new moms for over a decade, I absolutely LOVE helping clients like you transform from being overwhelmed, stressed, and completely confused to a calm, confident mother who enjoys breastfeeding. Check out my hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google.

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Hey! My name is Christina. I am an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Doula serving the Hampton Roads area in VA and virtually anywhere. I am an Army wife, and mother of 3 boys. I created A Mother's Journey to be a one stop shop for families to receive care during the prenatal, child birth, and postpartum phases of their lives. I love helping and serving my families in whichever way the need me to. If you're interested in services please go to my website to book a consult. Be blessed! 💙💚💛

Hi! I’m Kelsey, and I have been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2018 working in both the hospital and pediatric office setting. I am also a Bachelor’s prepared Registered Nurse and have worked postpartum/newborn care since 2016. I have helped thousands of mothers just like you navigate the first few moments after birth up to one year postpartum. My life’s passion is celebrating with young families the birth of their babies, in addition to helping with their feeding struggles. I want mothers to feel supported and educated to provide the nurturing care they deserve.

Founder of The Momager Co. Definition: Momager: /mAH-mUH-JeRR Noun: Somebody who Manages the needs of a new or soon to be parent supporting them through fertility, pregnancy, birth, parenthood and everything in between. Hello everyone. My name is Taja Iglesias but you can call me Tay. I am a mother, full spectrum doula, doula trainer, lactation professional, placenta practitioner and soon-to-be midwife! My career supporting families in all capacities of parenthood led me to becoming the founder of The Momager Co. - a doula & parenting support agency. Experiencing disparities as an Afro-Latinx LGBTQ parent and walking with many families going through similar challenges with little to no access to support, led me to expanding The Monager Co and adding in our non profit - The Momager Collective: sister company to The Momager Co specifically serving low-income parents and families of underrepresented communities like the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families. When it comes to caring for clients, our Momagers provide bespoke care that is tailored to your needs. We meet you where you are mentally and emotionally, in order to best educate, prepare and support you for the journey to come. We're here for you and excited to be a part of your story!

Hello! I’m Dominique and I have been helping parents with their infant feeding needs and advocating for lactation rights for the past 13 years! I have worked in many settings including WIC, Le leche League, and the hospital. I have helped families in many capacities including NICU, Return to work, pumping, TOTs, re-lactation, and more! Please email me if you are seeking services dominiquedoula@gmail.com

I am a L.E.O (Law Enforcement Officer) Wife, mom to the most wonderful tiny humans you will ever meet and have the craziest fur baby (dog) that adopted us and fits in this family perfectly. I am from Newport News, Va now residing in Roanoke, Va. I am a strong believer in parent's right to choose and believe that parents are fully capable to make decisions for their families. I have been helping mothers with lactation and birthing for the past 13 years and am a life time learner. I actively pursue continuing education to maintain my clinical skills and to stay current with the changes in evidence and practices