Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Alexandria, LA

After more than 5 years in lactation practice, I offer skilled lactation care to get to the root cause of you milk supply concerns, nipple pain, and pumping problems. As a trained infant craniosacral therapist, bodywork can be integrated into your feeding consult for even better results. If you're concerned about lip and tongue ties. I've got you there as I specialize in assessing and caring for infants with ties. I believe in a holistic, family centered approach that tailors every session to *your* needs.

Hello! I'm a dedicated lactation counselor, specializing in ​providing personalized care through both in-home and ​office visits. My goal is to support and empower ​breastfeeding mothers on their unique journey by ​offering comprehensive lactation services tailored to ​their specific needs. Whether it's troubleshooting ​breastfeeding challenges, educating on proper ​techniques, or providing emotional support, I am ​committed to helping mamas and their babies thrive. As ​a mom who has had her fair share of struggles with ​breastfeeding, I know how difficult and isolating it can be. ​Let me help make it a positive bonding experience for ​you and your little one! - Olivia Cheramie, RN, BSN, CLC

I strongly feel a positive birth experience and breastfeeding journey can empower women and their families. I believe that most women can have the birth they desire with preparation and support. I have 33 years experience in the maternal child field. My background includes Nursery RN (1988-1995), lactation consultant (IBCLC) (1995- present), childbirth educator (1988- present), birth doula (DONA)(2011 - present) and I have captured numerous birth stories through photography. It is always an honor to support new families as they begin their journey into parenthood.

Current statistics show that breastfeeding in lousina is the 2nd to lowest in the country and black women are have the lowest success rates. Subsequent to breastfeeding disparities are the lack of resources of breastfeeding support and education. Diversity in education and cultural sensitivities play a huge role in the success of breastfeeding. To be transparent there’s a need for more women of color within the network of breastfeeding support, this will have a positive impact and break a lot of the barriers that exist in the trust and care amongst black women. In a recent study data showed that along with a desire for support and education on breastfeeding African American women also wanted to see and felt that they’d benefit from having a woman of color as a breastfeeding specialist. As a African American Women myself I want to bridge the gap in care to the community and increase breastfeeding rates and education. As an African American mother of 4 that has had my own breastfeeding journey riddled with its own difficulties and lack of professional support, I set out to not only become educated in lactation specialist but to be the support to the community that so deeply is in need. I’m the 1st and ONLY Black IBCLC In my area , after doing very intense research into Diversity within Lactation Education and Support ; I am working closely with non black providers to help break the barriers that exist. It’s an honor to serve , and share my expertise. I will use my Masters of Arts in Health and Wellness with a focus in Human Lactation to continue to change the biases and lactation social injustices that impair so many Black families. I work with all families and specialize in the Black Family Barriers.