Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Florence, AL

My name is Kimberly Greer. I am a nurse and an IBCLC. I am passionate about helping families feed their babies! I provide in home, private and professional feeding support to empower you to reach your goals!

Hi, I’m Karmen Johnson, and I’m passionate about supporting women through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. My own health challenges, including my diagnosis of premature ovarian failure, inspired me to focus on empowering others to feel informed, confident, and cared for during one of life’s most transformative experiences. As a doula, I combine my personal experiences with my professional background to provide holistic, compassionate care. I earned my Master’s in Food and Nutritional Science at Tuskegee University, which deepens my understanding of prenatal and postpartum health. My experience in nutrition education and plant-based living allows me to offer guidance on how to nourish your body and mind during this special time. I take pride in creating a calm and empowering atmosphere where you feel supported and respected. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or adding to your family, my goal is to honor your unique vision for your experience. Why I’d Be a Great Fit as Your Doula • Empathy and Advocacy: My personal journey has shaped my commitment to being a strong advocate for you and your needs. • Holistic Support: With my background in nutrition and wellness, I offer practical guidance to help you feel your best throughout your pregnancy and beyond. • Calming and Supportive Presence: I’m here to create a peaceful, empowering environment where you feel heard and cared for. • Personalized Care: I listen to your needs and preferences to help you create a birth plan that reflects your values and ensures your voice is always at the center. I’d be honored to support you on your journey and help you feel confident every step

Hi! I'm Katie. I am a pediatric nurse practitioner and a lactation consultant. I offer one on one in-home, telehealth, phone, email, and text support for breastfeeding families. I focus on gentle guidance to meet your breastfeeding goals.

I’m a lactation counselor with 95 hours of lactation training through Childbirth International and 15 months of personal breastfeeding and pumping experience. I enjoy helping moms in small towns and rural areas reach their breastfeeding goals. My sessions include 1:1 prenatal, pumping, postnatal, returning to work, and weaning.

Hi! I am mom to 10 children, birth activist, doula, and childbirth educator. I work hard to change the birth culture in Nashville by educating doulas, improving birth and baby loss care in the local hospitals, organizing Empower Your Birth conferences, donating peanut balls to 14 area hospitals, changing the TN newborn eye ointment law to be more favorable to parents, and fighting for parents/doulas rights during Covid. I have over 28 years of experience with pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. I run a Christian doula agency that strives to strengthen marriages/ families, educate to empower you, and nurture you to find joy in motherhood during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), RN, Advanced Practice Nurse and have been actively engaged in helping mothers and babies breastfeed successfully for over a decade. I work as a Lactation Consultant in a local hospital and conduct Baby Cafe' support groups for mothers and babies.

Hi! I’m Morgan, a holistic doula based in Spring Hill, TN. With a passion for pregnancy, birth and postpartum support, I advocate for women to choose the path that resonates with them, blending traditional midwifery and free birth philosophies. Having personally experienced the enchantment of childbirth twice as a mother, I aspire to guide and empower other moms on their magical journey. At 25, a wife, and a mother of two boys (3 and 6 months), I bring a unique perspective to my practice. Balancing holistic approaches with an understanding of the essential role of western medical intervention, I ensure a supportive and diverse approach to each pregnancy. As a former hairstylist, I’ve transitioned my passion for nurturing to the realm of birth. Outside of doula work, you’ll find me indulging my Scorpio spirit, watercolor painting, enjoying music, and perhaps a bit too passionately savoring my coffee. Let’s embark on your birthing journey together, embracing the magic and empowerment it brings!

I am a mom of three, a doula and we are a military family! I work with all kinds of family to support their needs and choices throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. I am also in-network provider for Tricare East and a certified lactation councilor.

I am a Master Newborn Care Specialist, Postpartum Doula, and certified Lactation counselor. The happiness and well-being of children and families have always been an interest of mine. I have had several careers working with infants and families including being a professional nanny and owning a small swim school primarily for infants and toddlers with special needs. I have targeted training focusing on infant and toddler development, perinatal mental health, infant nutrition, lactation and a wide variety of parenting philosophies such as RIE and gentle parenting. My knowledge base and specialized experience working in the private home sector include: coordinating and collaborating with additional staff, traveling privately with clients, providing evidenced based care and parent education, maintaining multiple nurseries in different locations, navigating varying climates, and working with multiples. In addition to postpartum support, I am an American Red Cross Instructor who is active in my local community teaching new parents and caregivers CPR/First Aid. The services I offer reflect what I value most: providing parents with opportunities to obtain sweet sleep, serenity, and peace of mind; knowing that their children are in great hands. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, skiing, swimming and spending time with family.

Hello! My name is Jill Duke. I live in Northport ,Alabama with my husband and two boys. I am a Birth Doula, Certified Lactation Counselor , student ibclc, and a Thompson Method Breastfeeding Educator❤️ I have been working with the amazing Dr Robyn Thompson (founder of the Thompson Method) for over 5 years. I myself struggled with motherhood after my first son was born, but found a truly life changing experience while pregnant with my second. My goal is to help mothers prepare for a healing birth and breastfeeding experience during pregnancy as well as increase breastfeeding rates in Alabama.

My name is Abalonia Leavitt. I am a mother of five beautiful children, married, driven , passionate. I love traveling especially as a midwife. I enjoy watching TV spending, time with my children and, taking vacations. I've had a passion for conception pregnancy and birth since I was a teenager. I would spend hours in the library researching and learning about embryology, neonatology and, obstetrics. As a mother, I know how important it is to have quality care, more importantly to feel heard. feeling empowered, Informed. like an ally you can rely on! You shouldn't have to feel like you're fighting against your beliefs and intuition. Most importantly you want what's best for your baby. Some season practitioners are stuck in their ways I'm trying to bridge that Gap between hospital being a normality back to Midwifery being the sole purpose and providers for pregnancy aside from high risk pregnancies. I aim to lower mortality and morbidity rates among women and babies in the United States. I provide quality evidence-based care. I believe that "No one cares how much you know until, they know how much you care! At Leavitt's Itty-Bitty Delivery that is our commitment to our clients. With over 10 years of experience in the birthing field over 30 certifications, I strive to find answers and question everything with or without clinical trials, ACOG recommended standard of care. I meet my clients where they are, not on a spectrum that places all we knew and know about midwifery today on a sliding scale! I aim to break those barriers and get answers to all things prenatal, postpartum and newborn assessments and unnecessary treatments given due to protocols and policies that protect themselves and not the patients. I am also accredited A on the Better Business Bureau, WebMD, Vitals and several other sites. I have served my community for free in the past if insurance was not covered. I am unable to provide free services for births, I try to make up by working with your budget and will try for out-of-pocket reimbursements from insurance. I also serve the Elite communities as well. I offer a one of a kind genetic testing, Mommy care kits, Parenting courses, prep for Midwifery entry trainings, NRP, BLS, BBP, STABLE and, PALS. Contact me for more information or schedule a FREE 45 minute consultation, also check out my website. www.Leavittsitty-bittydelivery.com I just ask if we start business together please leave a review of our interactions, comments, concerns and any improvements needed. Thank you!

Hello, my name is Shawnna Driskill, RN and Owner of Team Holton Homecare, LLC. I have been a nurse since 1996 and have practiced Mother Baby care for over 20 years! I have a heart and passion for new moms and babies! I love to share with moms the information, confidence and encouragement they need to be happy and healthy in their journey with a new baby!

Izzy is available for in home or virtual lactation consultations. Many PPO insurance plans cover these consultations. Please see The Lactation Network (TLN) for more information. She is an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with extensive training in the area of tongue and lip ties. Always staying current on evidence-based information, Izzy considers herself to be a lifetime student, and is always seeking new educational opportunities. She became a lactation consultant in 2011. Izzy developed a deep love and passion for breastfeeding after having her first child, so she pursued her IBCLC through UC San Diego. Her private practice served the California Central Valley for over 10 years before relocating to the Nashville, TN area in 2021. She enjoys supporting postpartum families in many unique situations. Helping families who are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and combo feeding, she loves supporting and educating mothers and families during their postpartum journey

Freda S. Lynom is a Certified Birth & Postpartum & Transitional/Loss Doula as well as a Licensed Therapist specializing in children and families with over 16 years of experience serving in the roles of: Therapist, Teacher & Educator, Behavior Specialist, Social Worker, Counselor, Mental Health Case Manager, Mentor, Life Coach, Reiki Master and Holistic Healer. Freda’s purpose in life is to guide children and young souls to reach their fullest potential. Her motto in life is, “It takes a village of unconditional love to care for children and prepare them to lead us into a bright future, and that’s what I’m here to do!”

I have a passion for community assistance ever since I have knowledge. I remember as a little girl helped the elders after school at only 9 years old. As years passed me passion for helping our community grew stronger. So I began my journey in the medical field as a RMA in the OB GYN specialty. I still felt that I can do more for my community and one day in bible study a lady I met called herself a Doula and I asked what is a doula and once she explained to me what a Doula is I immediately looked into it and it was an instant match for me. I was already working with moms and babies but being even more close to my clients and the community was an extraordinary feeling of accomplishment. I got certify as a Doula Business Owner, Lactation consultant, Birth Doula, Holistic nutrition, placenta encapsulation specialist all to be an all in one package for my clients. I strongly believe that it lessens the stress when a doula can carry multiple specialties needed to avoid referring and the client to be seeing multiple appointments in a day. I strongly believed that aliviaron the amount of appointments and be less overwhelming for the clients. I look forward to being your birth doula.

Ashley Strickland is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and a Marquette Method Teacher for Natural Family Planning. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to women’s healthcare, providing the highest quality breastfeeding support and education to prenatal and postpartum mothers in Northeast Alabama. As a mother of two, Ashley understands the challenges of breastfeeding firsthand and has experienced the profound joy, connection, and lasting benefits it offers to both mother and child. She is passionate about helping women achieve their feeding goals, experience the ease of successful breastfeeding, and receive the personalized support they need throughout their journey.

I am a compassionate and dedicated certified full spectrum doula with an unwavering passion for supporting mothers throughout their childbirth journey and postpartum period. With her knowledge and expertise in both the emotional and medical aspects of motherhood, I am committed to providing exceptional care and guidance to women during this transformative time in their lives. My journey as a doula began when she personally experienced the profound impact of having a supportive birth companion during the birth of her own child. Inspired by the invaluable role her doula played in ensuring a positive and empowering birthing experience, so I decided to pursue a career in doula care and holistic support for mothers. Having also obtained certification as a medical assistant, I possesses a deep understanding of the medical procedures and terminology associated with childbirth. This unique combination of skills allows her to bridge the gap between emotional support and medical knowledge, providing mothers with a comprehensive and holistic approach to their care.

Hello, my name is Paula Connor, and I am an experienced IBCLC. I have dedicated 19 years to serving women and children, with the last seven years focusing on lactation support. The Chattanooga, TN area is in great need of community support, and I am here to help! I offer both group and one-on-one breastfeeding classes to prepare families for their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, I provide assistance once families are home to ensure that babies are gaining weight, latching comfortably and that families feel confident in the transition to caregiving. One of the best parts is that my services are covered by most insurance plans. Contact me today to begin your journey to feel more comfortable with where you are and where you want to be!

Hello Everyone, my name is Cyndi Sliger and I am a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula living in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a parent to twins there is nothing more special to me than birth and everything that is involved in birth before and after. Birth is a miracle there are no other words to describe it. As your Doula my heart is to help you in every way possible to become a team so your experience is "Angelic. I have many things to offer from teaching birthing ball classes, Post Partum classes, I am also and Esthetician and offer belly facials to help with all that stretching and dry skin that can happen, I make breastmilk jewelry, I bake 100 percent organic lactation goodies as well as placenta encapsulation. I have incorporated all that I love to do which is bake, create and learn into my Doula business. In my other time I spend lots of time with my dogs hiking all the beautiful places in the area, check out all the local festivals, gardening, reading lots of books and spending time with my kids whenever I can, they are grown now so that time is always special when we get to be together.