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303 Virtual Lactation Consultants on Bornbir

Betsy Hoffmeister

Seattle, Washington 24 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Betsy Hoffmeister

Accepts insurance

I have been helping families succeed since the birth of my first child, Isaac, in 2000, first as a childbirth educator, then as a La Leche League Leader, then as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. My background is in international environmental policy, but when my kids came along, my heart took me in the direction of the birth and baby world. I truly love helping families come into their own. In my spare time, I knit, sew and garden, volunteer, and work for social justice. I am the proud mom of a Western Washington University senior, a Nova High School junior, and am a graduate of Brown University (BA in environmental studies) and University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy.

Recent review

I was slightly skeptical at the beginning of my lactation journey when I first consulted with Betsy Hoffmeister due to some unpleasant experiences with prior lactation consultant; I was hopeful due to the positive experiences of others. I’m glad I followed my instinct and chose Betsy as my lactation consultant. Betsy is very knowledgeable and professional. She is thorough and client-focused in her interactions. I was in a rough place postpartum and spent a very long time trying to explain what I wanted at the first appointment. Betsy patiently listened at every session and helped me become focused on my goals. I consulted with her for the entirety of my lactation journey, and I became confident as a mother by following her advice. She also tailored her knowledge around my needs. Betsy was a teacher, healer, and counselor because she went extra 10 miles at every appointment. It was her wisdom and kindness that help pave the best outcome for my baby. Thank you, Betsy, for being a gem of a person, amazing professional, and a beautiful person (both inside & out) & it was an honor to be guided by you!

- Anjali J.

Rachel Levine

Holmdel, New Jersey 32 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Rachel Levine Popular: among the most-viewed lactation consultants in New Jersey, last 60 days

Certification verified NPI verified Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hello and congratulations, I am Rachel Levine, Lactation Consultant, IBCLC. I have been Board Certified since 2000 and have worked in private practice and hospital based practice ever since. I offer local home visits in Monmouth, Middlesex, and parts of Essex and Ocean Counties, NJ as well as Staten Island, and Midtown Manhattan. I also offer Telehealth visits across the US. I am in network with; Aetna, Meritain, Cigna, UHC, UHC Oxford, and Curative. To insure we are in network with your plan, please confirm with your insurance company that my group: "Cassandra Christopher Lactation Consulting" - based in NYC - is an in network provider for you. For Cigna only, use this link to Wildflower Health to confirm coverage. You can see more information about my services on my website: BreastfeedingHelpNJ.com Feel free to call if you have questions or are ready to set up an appointment. 732 670-6611 I look forward to supporting you on your own unique breastfeeding/pumping journey.

Recent review

I cannot recommend Rachel enough. As a first-time mom, I was feeling overwhelmed to start breastfeeding, but meeting with Rachel before baby arrived made all the difference. She provided invaluable information and guidance that made me feel much more prepared and confident. Rachel has met with us serval times now, and has been a constant support throughout my breastfeeding journey. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate lactation consultant, look no further. Her expertise has truly made a difference and I am forever grateful for her help.

- Liz B.

Briana Smith

Garner, North Carolina 13 years of experience

5.0 (6 reviews)

Briana Smith

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Briana Smith is an Certified Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. Her advanced training and certifications include When Survivors Give Birth, Rebozo Use in Labor, Postpartum Belly Binding Professional, Systemic Racism & Implicit Bias in Perinatal Health, and Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness. Briana received her BS in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where her passion for maternal and reproductive health sparked. She went on to receive her MPH from East Carolina University. She has experience supporting couples, single parents, advanced maternal age, VBAC/VBA2C, sexual trauma and assault survivors, high and low risk births, cesarean births, and families who have experienced or are expecting a loss. Briana has extensive experience working as a doula and an educator in all of our local area hospitals, birth centers, and in home. She is passionate about providing evidence based, unbiased education and helping her clients to make their own informed decisions. Briana's open, direct, and honest communication style paired with her empathic, compassionate personality allows her to be the best advocate and support for families before, during, and after birth. Briana currently lives in Eastern Wake County (though she'll always be a northerner at heart!) She loves the beach, but also loves snuggling up in a blanket with hot chocolate in a log cabin in the winter time (ah, there's her New Englander side!)

Recent review

Briana is such an incredible doula! She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, warm, and makes you feel supported and cared for every step of the way. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She helped us during pregnancy and beyond with both of our children and I'm forever grateful. I wish everyone could have a Briana in this special time in their lives!

- Alyx B.

La Rae Banks, DrPH, MBA-HM, CD (DONA)

California 2 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

La Rae Banks, DrPH, MBA-HM, CD (DONA) Background checked · Sep 2026 Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

NPI verified Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Personalized Doula Care — Covered by Medi-Cal (and sometimes through your employer). **You deserve to feel prepared, supported, and genuinely cared for throughout your birth journey.** As an in-network doula provider, I offer personalized prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum care to eligible members. Together, we'll prepare for your baby's arrival, explore your birth preferences, and discuss important decisions before labor begins. When your big day arrives, I'll be right beside you, providing encouragement, physical comfort, and the reassurance of having someone focused on your well-being. **And here's the wonderful part: Eligible Medi-Cal members can receive these covered doula services at no out-of-pocket cost.** The same is possible through your employer-sponsored plan. I work with Kaiser Permanente, Contra Costa Health Plan, and Partnership HealthPlan of California. I also accept employer group coverage through Kaiser and Anthem Blue Cross. **Let's get ready for your baby's big day!** Send me a message to introduce yourself, share your due date, and tell me which l health plan you have. I look forward to being part of your birth journey! - Dr. Rae 💜

Recent review

YOU NEED A DOULA!!! If you're on the fence about whether or not you should get a doula, I'll save you the time of reading the rest of this review. The answer is YES! And Dr Rae is 1000000/10! Having a doula should be a requirement to give birth. I really would not have made it through my birth without Dr Rae. I had a traumatic birth with my first so going into my second pregnancy/birth I knew I wanted extra support. Dr Rae has a really strong medical background so not only did she provide incredible emotional support but I felt really confident having her on my support team because I knew she could help calm my anxiety and reassure me everything was ok or what signs to look out for if it wasn't. During labor she provided coping tools (god bless that TENS machine and massage gun!!) and position changes. She was right there with me rubbing my back through contractions and coaching me through pushing. She helped my baby latch right after birth and made sure I was settled in the postpartum unit before leaving. My husband was great and all but I truly couldn't have done it without Dr Rae to provide all the experience and knowledge (even he said he wouldn't have known what to do and was so thankful for Dr Rae)! I had such a positive birth and Dr Rae will always hold a special place in my heart because of it.

- Tanya S.

Sharla Lloyd Halperin

Boston, Massachusetts 29 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Sharla Lloyd Halperin Popular: among the most-viewed lactation consultants in Massachusetts, last 60 days

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

It's said that breastfeeding a baby is the most natural thing in the world, but it doesn't always come naturally. Like many new parents, I experienced a few challenges while breastfeeding my own children. I want to help others avoid or overcome similar difficulties, if possible. The nursing dyad is such a special relationship and I want as many people as possible to get a chance to experience it. Here in America, lactation consultants are often the only health professional visiting a new family in their home, and sometimes we are the only health care worker seeing a new mom in the first six weeks postpartum. I feel really lucky to be one of the first people to meet the new baby! An IBCLC is a unique professional for your family's unique needs. We are small parts sister, friend, nurse, doula, nutritionist, therapist, parenting coach, biology teacher, and detective! We are an important part of your postpartum support system!

Recent review

Don’t look elsewhere, hire Sharla! Working with Sharla was truly one of the best decisions I made after having my baby. Breastfeeding can be an overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes difficult journey, and Sharla made it so much easier for me. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, responsive, and she made me feel confident in what I was doing. When we ran into challenges, including my son’s tongue-tie and my experience with mastitis, Sharla quickly helped identify what was going on and gave me solutions that made a huge difference. Whenever I had a question or wasn’t sure what to do next, I could turn to Sharla, who gave me thoughtful and practical guidance. I only wish I had found Sharla with my first healthy child! Having her support this time around made a massive positive difference in my postpartum experience. If you’re considering working with a lactation consultant, I cannot recommend Sharla enough. She is absolutely worth it!

- Caitlin V.

Kourtney Vanasse

Hampton, New Hampshire 4 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Kourtney Vanasse

Accepts insurance

I support families in the weeks and months after baby arrives. In person, virtually, all across Hampton and the surrounding NH towns, southern Maine, and the North Shore of MA. Most nights I'm in your home while you sleep. I handle the feeds, the diaper changes, the 3am stuff, so you can actually rest instead of running on empty. Daytime shifts look different depending on what you need that day. Some families want a hand with the baby. Some want help around the house. Some just want someone there who knows what they're doing. I used to get tangled up in the idea that paid support wasn't as real as a village showing up for free, but I don't anymore. When I was in it myself, some of the people who showed up were paid and some weren't. In the moment, I didn't care which was which. I was just glad someone was there. What matters is whether the person in your house is actually present with you, not just going through the motions. That's what I try to be.

Recent review

Kourtney is gift to the postpartum world. We will forever be grateful for her help in our first nights as new parents and her continued support to this day. Her calm demeanor immediately put us at ease and we felt so comfortable knowing that our baby was under her care during her overnight stays. She is incredibly organized and knowledgeable. We loved that she created a live notes doc to update us on our son and also provided us links and information on questions we had asked. Kourtney wants the best for families and we truly felt this support. Even just recently she met with me to go over a carseat concern I had and was able to fix the problem in minutes. We love Kourtney and could not recommend working with her more!

- Carolyn O’Connor

Shanetta (Netta) Dingle

New York, New York 30 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Shanetta (Netta) Dingle

NPI verified Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

Hello, Everyone, I’m Netta, founder/CEO of Doula Dynasty. I’m a newborn care specialist, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified breastfeeding and childbirth educator, and a veteran homeschool mommy of five. I’ve spent over 30 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to every family I serve. I hold a Master’s in Healthcare Informatics and certifications including CNA, Infant/Child CPR, AED, First Aid, Newborn Care Specialist, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Breastfeeding Educator. I’m passionate about creating a holistic, calm, and enjoyable birth experience, tailored to each family’s unique needs. I believe that when the environment is relaxing and supportive, birth can be empowering, memorable, and even joyful. Outside of doula work, I love to meditate, write, read, spend time with my family, and sip green tea. I have a lifelong love of the beach and seafood boils, which keeps me grounded and connected to my roots. Doula Dynasty is about empowerment, connection, and generational impact. I provide compassionate, holistic, evidence-based care in a nurturing environment, honoring your choices and helping families feel confident, seen, and celebrated. My goal is to leave families not only with a positive birth and postpartum experience but also with a renewed sense of strength, resilience, and joy.

Recent review

We worked with Netta and Doula Dynasty for four months for overnights from the day we brought our second daughter home from the hospital. From that first night, Netta was incredible. Very caring, responsible, professional and safe with our daughter and also supportive of me postpartum. She is positive, loving and knows exactly what to do to help your baby sleep so that you can get some rest. She’s also helped us during the day too and is a lovely person. Highly recommend!

- Kate S

Amber Tejeda

Madisonville, Louisiana 11 years of experience

5.0 (5 reviews)

Amber Tejeda

Responds within a day Accepts insurance

Hi! I’m Amber Tejeda, a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and founder of Living Proof Lactation. I have over 11 years of nursing experience, including caring for babies and families in the NICU, and six years of experience as an IBCLC. My own experience as a NICU mom to a premature baby has given me an even deeper appreciation for how overwhelming feeding journeys can feel, especially when things don’t go as planned. My approach to lactation care is compassionate, evidence-based, and centered around YOU and your baby. Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed, navigating pumping, working through latch or milk supply challenges, or finding your way through a more complicated feeding journey, my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and confident. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to feeding, and you deserve care that respects your goals, your circumstances, and your family’s needs. I’m here to meet you where you are, without judgment, and help you find a feeding plan that works for your family.

Recent review

Living Proof Lactation has been an incredible resource throughout all three of my breastfeeding journeys! Amber is absolutely amazing. She is knowledgeable, supportive, patient, and genuinely invested in helping moms succeed. Her expertise and guidance have made such a meaningful difference in my breastfeeding experience, and I truly credit her with contributing to the success of all three of my breastfeeding journeys. She has a way of making you feel confident, supported, and empowered, even when breastfeeding feels overwhelming. I cannot recommend Amber and Living Proof Lactation enough to any mom looking for knowledgeable, compassionate lactation support. Every new and experienced mom deserves someone like Amber in their corner!

- Rachel Grimaldo

Christelle Hagen

Stillwater, Minnesota 26 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Christelle Hagen

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Are you looking for a safe and experienced guide to accompany you throughout your parenting journey? I am an experienced natural women's health educator, childbirth educator, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified Baby Signs instructor and Certified Breastfeeding Counselor who believes in giving you the information you need to make informed choices that are right for you and your growing family. While I support natural choices, I understand that circumstances sometimes require adjustments to our hopes and plans and I can give you practical information to guide you as you make these difficult decisions. As a certified perinatal loss doula trained in Psychological First Aid, I am prepared to help families in challenging and unexpected situations as well. The mission of my nonprofit is to "accompany families through the joys and sorrows of birth and parenting."

Recent review

Christelle is always lovely and helpful, providing kind encouragement as she draws from extensive experience with her own children and the children of many other families. I have asked her for advice or information on many aspects of mothering in the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group. Outside of that group, I have sought her perspective on the prospect of pain in natural birth, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding my newborn who was exhibiting frustration by screaming when I tried to feed him, and healing an infection related to nursing. Even though she must be so busy with her own large family, she takes time to respond promptly to my questions. I am so glad to know Christelle and look forward to consulting her about more topics in the future!

- Ruby Marie M.

Carla Michael

California 6 years of experience

5.0 (4 reviews)

Carla Michael Popular: among the most-viewed midwives in California, last 60 days

Responds within a few hours Accepts insurance

I’m a community-based birth worker and maternal health advocate with a deep commitment to supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum journey with care that is informed, calm, and centered on dignity. My work is rooted in both lived experience and years of supporting families through community initiatives focused on maternal wellness and emotional support. I also lead a maternal mental health initiative that brings mothers together in meaningful ways which build connection, healing, and shared knowledge across generations. I am especially passionate about improving birth outcomes and ensuring families feel informed, respected, and supported in every decision they make. My approach to birth is grounded in trust in the body, education, and advocacy which help parents feel safe, seen, and empowered no matter how their birth unfolds. I bring strong skills in emotional support, birth preparation education, and continuity of care, along with experience working in community settings that center Black maternal health and holistic, culturally responsive care. My goal is always to hold space where families feel both protected and empowered as they step into parenthood. Outside of birth work, I bring a warm, down-to-earth energy and love finding joy in the small things, whether that’s roller skating, music that sets the mood, or laughter that makes a hard day feel lighter. I believe joy is part of healing too, and I try to carry that into every space I’m in.

Recent review

Carla is a true God send! I'm so grateful to have found her. I was searching for a doula because I needed someone to go into the labor/delivery room and advocate for me should things not go as planned. With her help and guidance, I was able to labor successfully at home, managing my own pain, and she was right there with me to welcome my little one into the world. After leaving the hospital, I struggled tremendously with breastfeeding. She knew how important it was to me so she wouldn't let me give up. Thanks to her wisdom and helpful tips, I successfully nursed my little one for a yr and a half! Thank you again!!

- Wanda R.

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