Hi my name is Jerilyn Free but I go by “Jeri”. I am from the Triad are and am definitely a unicorn in this field. I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and a Certified Birth Doula. I have been working as a Birth Doula since 2016. I have assisted in vaginal births, c-sections, vbacs, water births, virtual doula work, and have supported families that have dealt with a loss. My experience is wide! Currently, I work in a hospital as a Lactation Consultant. My special touch is assisting families in the early days of learning your baby. Working with teens/young adults. These times are very important. Many times birthing parents may not get that special attention. So as a doula and an LC, I am can be there at the birth and can assisting you with your feeding needs. I am one of the Community Directors for Mahogany Milk as well as the Coordinator and Lead for Mahogany Milk Drops at the YWCA in Greensboro. I am a mother of 3 girls, each who I breastfed. I find myself unique because my Bachelor’s Degree is in Animal Science and a Master’s in Agriculture Education. I would love to be part of your birth story.

I am a lactation consultant as well as a certified birth doula. I provide lactation assistance at any age level from latching difficulties to weaning. As a birth doula I provide education, physical and mental support before, during and after delivery. I meet with parents to discuss what my position will be in their birth story. We meet at least 2x before the birth, 1 to get to know you but also to talk about your desire for the birth as well as any fears, if you have any. The second time I meet parents, we discuss what are different positions and types of movement that can be done to prepare for birth or when in labor. This is just a small example of the things I do. I do provide free consultations. **As of now I do not accept insurance for lactation services, but will be joining Lactation Network and this will be changing.**