Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Indiana

All inclusive birth and post partum doula specialized with African American birthers.

My name is Josie Patton. I'm a wife and mom of 4 boys including a set of twins, all of whom I have or am currently breastfeeding. I obtained my CLS in 2021 after the birth of my second son. I had a lot of struggles with my first and although we made it to our goal for nursing it took a lot of work on my behalf to make it happen. I knew then that I wanted to be the person who helps other families in our community that have nursing/feeding struggles. By Design Lactation came to life when I took my step of faith that God had big plans for me to make my dream of helping others come true. I wholly believe that we are designed to provide life and then sustain it after birth. Most women who struggle to breastfeed are not incapable of doing it they just lack support and/or knowledge, I strive to break those barriers to help families reach their feeding goals! For quickest response time please text or call me directly 989-388-7541.

I officially began my birth work journey in 2018 and have gone on to work as a doula, lactation counselor, and birth assistant. I feel the idea of supporting women in their birth journey actually took root with my firstborn in 1994. I loved and cherished the guidance I received from other women and provide the care that meant so much to me. I have 4 grown children 2 of which were hospital births and 2 home births. I feel honored to be able to share my experience with women and families. I approach birth holistically. As well as physical support during labor, my role is also to act as an advocate for the birthing woman and her family. Contact me to find out more.

Hello there! I am a both Certified Lactation Counselor with Milk Guide Lactation and a Certified Postpartum Doula. I aim to help families meet their infant feeding goals, while taking into consideration their overall postpatum wellness, holding space for all questions and feelings, and connecting them with local resources. I’d love to help you have an empowered postpartum experience!

Hi! I’m TaKiesha Smith, a mom of two with a great passion for birth, education, and advocacy. As your future doula, I would be honored to take care of you during this transformative stage of your life. I am DONA certified and a CLC. I hope to provide personalized, supportive, and empowering care to you and your family during your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. I am a great listener and want to know your needs and wishes for your birth experience.

Hi momma, my name is Abby Dove. I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding counselor serving women primarily in Hamilton county, muncie and Indianapolis, IN. As a birth worker, I help women make well informed decisions about their birth and postpartum through evidence-based information, hands-on support and advocacy. I focus education on well informed partner support and women who are fully surrendered to their birth and postpartum journeys. It is my mission to build strong families and confident women by providing reliable maternal and encouragement.

Hi! My name is Emily Martin and I’m an IBCLC with Milk Guide! I’ve been serving local families and providing lactation support for 5 years. I love helping families meet their feeding goals, whatever they may be! I have virtual and in-person options as well as access to a team of lactation consultants in several midwestern states. I can support you or connect you with someone else!

I provide lactation education and postpartum support to new parents so they can feel confident, capable, and enough. Please email: info@lovemelamama.com if you have questions. If you would like to book, please go to the link below: https://melamamainc.intakeq.com/booking

Hi Everyone! My name is Grace Hultquist and I’m a Lactation Consultant based out of Warsaw, IN! I travel up to one hour to see patients in the comfort of their own home. I have the privilege of working for Milk Guide where we accept most insurances so families can receive my care at no cost! In addition to working at Milk Guide, I also work at Aeroflow Breast Pumps where I have the pleasure of helping families all over the US! All of the families I work with locally will be through Milk Guide. I have one little man at home that I breastfed for 16 months - the first half pretty traditionally and the 2nd half I actually exclusively pumped for him! No matter where you may find yourself on your lactation journey, I can certainly relate! I can help with any lactation related concern, but particularly love parts of lactation related to TOTs (tethered oral ties), pumping, latching, and prenatal education! Looking forward to helping you meet your feeding goals!

I am a passionate and experienced Lactation Consultant with over 16 years of experience helping women succeed on their breastfeeding journeys. I have always had a passion for learning more about breastfeeding in college and decided to go onto to become an IBCLC shortly after. Once I experienced breastfeeding my four children, I found that each breastfeeding journey was much different. I found that breastfeeding is not just about the benefits and nourishment for the baby, but the empowerment I felt made me more determined to help other moms achieve that same feeling. I received amazing support from other lactation colleagues and my fellow mom-to-mom community, which made me even more equipped to give moms peer and professional support rooted in evidence-based practice. I am dedicated and excited to be providing families with the tools they need to achieve their own personal feeding goals. I offer virtual and home visits for prenatal and postpartum moms, breastfeeding education classes, back to work classes, and nutrition and breastfeeding classes.

Hello there! I’m Stephany Sawyer, a CBS(certified breastfeeding specialist) in north eastern IN. I have a background in Speech Language Pathology and am on track to become an IBCLC within the year. I love coming alongside families and encouraging and supporting their feeding goals. I offer home visits within one hour of my location in Middlebury and love providing support as long as families are wanting help.

Hi! I´m happy to meet you here! I´m a passionate International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with more than 15 years of experience in the lactation field. I work closely with each mom and baby to understand their unique needs and desires. I also help my clients reach their individual breastfeeding goals providing all the information and resources in a non-judgement environment. I can't wait to work with you!

My passion is deeply rooted in my personal experience and life long passions to help others. I had a rough start breastfeeding our daughter. With the thoughtful care of an amazing IBCLC who came to my home to help me, I was able to have a long breastfeeding journey with our daughter. Her support made me realize that I wanted to help other parents achieve their goals. It was really a full circle journey for me. When I was in college, I thought that I wanted to go into healthcare, but my academic journey didn’t work out for that. I pursued a degree in marketing and entered into the business world. I could never figure out why that didn’t work out in college until I was inspired to become a lactation professional. God had a plan for me to help moms, and lactation has been my way to help people in the way that I always thought that I wanted to in healthcare. I am a mom to two amazing kiddos and in my previous career worked in marketing and sales. My husband and I met when we both worked in college athletics. I took a step back from my career when I got pregnant with our daughter and focused on her and living the coach’s wife life with SEC football. It is then that I found my passion for lactation. I am a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame and I grew up in the Michiana area. I am so happy to be home and serving our community (and beyond) with my private practice.

Hello my name is Emma Maxey and I have been a certified birth doula for about two years. I am located in the Plainfield, IN area and eager to support expecting parents! I have great experience with pregnancy, with myself having naturally birthed my first three children (two of which are twins) and my last baby which I birthed prematurely via c-section. I have also helped clients achieve their desired birth outcome. My personal focus is on the importance of providing clients with informed consent so that we can achieve their perfect birth experience. It is also important to me to provide support to those that are experiencing pregnancy complications, as this group of people need extensive support where they may not be getting it. I have experience in bereavement care as well. I have also been working as a breastfeeding counselor. My pricing is extremely reasonable, willing to work with client on price if necessary in order to provide the support they deserve.

Hello! My name is Rebecca! I have been an IBCLC for 12 years and together with my business partner Ashlee, we own Fifty-Two BEAMS Maternal Services! We have over 30 years of combined postpartum nursing experience. We offer in home lactation/bottle feeding support, postpartum education and more!

My name is Amy Stewart. I am a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I have been a nurse for 27 years, and have done many areas of nursing. Helping new moms on their breastfeeding journey is by far the best nursing I have done. My goal is to provide mothers with support that is tailored to their goals. I would love to have the opportunity to spend time doing prenatal education so that you have the best chance of meeting your goals. If you’re currently breastfeeding some of the issues we can work on are: Comfortable latch Milk supply issues (oversupply. And low supply) Oral restrictions Flange sizing Pumping Tongue Tie Weight gain/loss issues …… and more. I look forward to connecting with you!

Results-driven, Biblical-based coach, consultant, & doula who strategically assists & empowers people with & through their life, business, & event needs. I am located in Indianapolis, IN. I offer the following doula services: Prenatal, Birth, Postpartum, Loss of Life, End of Life, education, advocacy, and family support. If you are interested in receiving our services, please reach out at support@joyful-services.com

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! My name is Ronae (pronounced like the more commonly spelled "Renee"), and I am a Certified Birth Doula and Certified Lactation Specialist located in Fort Wayne, IN. I have always been passionate about serving and encouraging other women. Through my own parenting journey over the years, I have developed an avid interest in all things birth and breastfeeding. I have been a certified Birth Doula since 2020 through ICEA and Global Birth Community and have been a Certified Lactation Specialist (CLS through LEC) since 2021. I have experience in supporting births in hospitals, in birth centers, and at home. I believe that women have a right to nonjudgmental encouragement and support throughout their birth story, whatever they choose and wherever it takes them. I feel it is especially important for birth workers to empower women to understand their options in pregnancy and birth so they are able to provide true informed consent, playing an active role in their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences.

As a birth and postpartum doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to families during the transformative journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and the early postpartum period. I provide a calming presence, offering personalized care that respects each family’s unique preferences and values. I am here to ensure parents feel empowered, informed, and nurtured, focusing on building trust, reducing stress, and guiding them toward a positive experience. My philosophy is grounded in a belief in the power of informed choice, advocating for families to feel in control of their birth experience. I support a range of birth preferences, from medicated to unmedicated, hospital births to home births. At the core of my philosophy is a deep respect for each family’s wishes and an emphasis on creating a compassionate, safe, and supportive space. I value a gentle, patient approach, trusting in the natural birth process while also being open to the ways medical care can support it when necessary.