Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Merced, CA

Hi! I'm Kim. I'm a mom of two and I've been supporting families in the central valley and beyond since 2018. I began this journey as a postpartum doula and eventually realized my passion was helping families reach their lactation and feeding goals. As a lactation consultant I can assist with prenatal education, all things breastfeeding and pumping related including flange fitting. I can help with latching, positioning and all sorts of breastfeeding challenges including nipple pain, engorgement, milk supply and introducing bottles and returning to work. I have specific education and training regarding lip & tongue ties as well . I am also able to bill a variety of insurance companies for services!

Nurturing growing families in our local community is our passion! We support women & families in our community throughout pregnancy, birth, & postpartum recovery. We offer childbirth education, body balancing for a smoother labor/birth & continuous birth doula services, including emotional, physical & educational support. Our 4th trimester postpartum doula services include breastfeeding support, newborn care & light housekeeping. Doula support improves birth outcomes, increases safety and satisfaction in the birth and postpartum experience, and helps mothers achieve successful breastfeeding; all of which increases confidence in new parents and lowers perinatal mental health disorders, such as postpartum depression.

During my journey through early motherhood, I saw the struggles of myself and friends. I found a passion for helping others. While doing my training to become a postpartum doula, I realized I also loved learning about breastfeeding. This ignited a fire for me to complete the certification process to become a lactation counselor as well. I provide overnight support of newborns as well resources and education on various infant care topics. I also do in home lactation visits.

A certified herbalist, holistic doula & lactation consultant. Coffee lover. Brunch dates. Beach babe. Boy mom. Divine woman. I am here to help empower women to connect with their divine feminine, embracing the energy & wisdom of their ancestors to have the birth of their dreams. My goal is to empower women and remind them of the innate wisdom of their body. I hold space for mothers and families in every way, through pregnancy, birth, postpartum & lactation.

Hi my name is Allison! Helping families with breastfeeding is my passion. As a mother myself, I've gone through feeding struggles firsthand. What I've learned is that having good support is key to getting feeding off to a great start. Being a young mom with a baby in the NICU and going through pre-eclampsia without support, ignited the fire in me to help others have the support that I needed during that fragile time. I completed my IBCLC certification through UC San Diego Extention under Dr. Gini Baker in 2019 and did my clinical work at SJGH's NICU wing. I currently offer in home lactation consults in the San Joaquin and Sacramento areas, as well as virtual consults.

I am a Black-trained and fully certified full-spectrum doula on a mission to help birthers reach their healthiest, happiest, and most full potential when it comes to their birth goals and dreams. From a public health & healthcare professional, doula, lactation education counselor, sister, daughter, and mom - I am here to help you celebrate this life in whatever way I can! Taylor

Hello families! Congratulations on your new addition(s)! My name is Kaila Stephens and I am a Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor located in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have provided care for infants and their families for over a decade. I have a background in Early Childhood Care & Education, advanced newborn care training, and expertise in sleep shaping, nursery set-up and feeding. Bringing new life into the world is an incredibly special and exciting time for families, but it is also a vulnerable time. My practice is judgement-free. My primary goal is to provide your family with the most support and knowledge possible to set you up for parenting success. When I am not caring for babies or running my business, I enjoy going to the park with my son, walking my dog Nemo, tending to my garden or reading a good book.

Compassionate, experienced, multicultural, bilingual Spanish International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Diabetes Metabolic Specialist, Medical Interpreter and Translator, Founder, and Owner Pretty Mama Breastfeeding LLC providing at-home and Telehealth Lactation Consultations in the Bay Area Silicon Valley and Telehealth Nationwide

Hello, my name is Coleen Salazar and I am an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). I am passionate about maternal and child health and dedicate my career to supporting mothers and families in achieving their breastfeeding goals. My practice is grounded in the belief that feeding support should be personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based. I offer one-on-one home consultations, tailored lactation plans, and ongoing support, both in-person and virtually. I strive to create a nurturing environment, where every question is welcomed and every concern is addressed. My goal is to empower parents with knowledge and confidence, making their breastfeeding journey as smooth and fulfilling as possible. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to supporting you and your family.

My name is Andrea Levesque and I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 10 years of experience working with mamas and babies. A love of all things pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding came from having my two sons. Helping mamas and babies is truly a passion. During my first ever consult where I shadowed a certified lactation consultant, that mentor said to me, "I feel that you have a calling in this field." I couldn't agree more. It is my honor to help parents reach their infant feeding goals, whatever they may be.

I am a bilingüe care giver, more tham 15 years, I am a nanny, postpartum and birth doula also a lactation educator.

Hey! My preferred name is Vivian. I believe pregnancy/Birth and Postpartum are very important and should be handled as a life event with the birthing person and family getting all the care resources and support they need and this is why I became a doula because CHANGE starts with you- I am here to make a difference no matter.

**IBCLC | Consultora de Lactancia- Lactation Consultant 🤱** 💤 Especialista en sueño- sleep Coach 🧠 Apoyo en el posparto - Postpartum support ✨ Haciendo tu maternidad leve- Supporting your maternity

My name is Krystal Brisette Vélez-Gómez-Edwards and I am of Indigenous-Mexicana and Nicaragüense descent. I am open to supporting all births of all beliefs and practices. I am passionate about my own cultural work and practicing as a traditional, Mexican doula, acknowledging birth as ceremony. My first career path was in nursing until I discovered my dismay with Western medicine and healthcare. Years later I experienced the birth of my son, Michael, who is now 16. I was 21 and had no support outside of my marriage, I had no clue what I was doing and I didn't know what I didn't know. I ate awfully and gained at least 70 pounds. When my water broke and I was admitted to the hospital, I was soon told I would need a cesarean due to my son going into "distress." I planned to have a natural birth, but here I was receiving an epidural (fentanyl!) and being cut open and tugged at from within. I was so detached from my own body. My baby was taken from the room and I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits and pleasure of skin-to-skin bonding, our 'golden hour' to breastfeed peacefully. I suffered from postpartum depression and learned to bury and forget the experience because I figured that's just how it was. It wasn't until years later that it came up for me and was a catalyst for many positive changes in my life. I was a few years into healing work with indigenous medicines and in one of my own ceremonies, I received a calling to bring ceremony back to birth, along with visions of burying a placenta at a sacred tree. I began researching traditional Mexican birth work to discover that this was in fact an indigenous tradition. I dedicated myself to the journey of birth work. I obtained training in many facets of holistic birth work and traditional, Mexican birth work, including herbalism to support birth and postpartum, womb healing, rebozo work, techniques for comfort and pain management as well as repositioning breech babies, lactation support, craniosacral therapy, cerrada de caderas (traditional closing ceremony), and the list continues to grow. I have been studying safe use of psychedelics during pregnancy and birth. As a traditional, certified holistic birth and postpartum doula, my primary role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to you during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and beyond. I believe birth work is sacred and magical. Most importantly, I'm passionate about incorporating traditional practices into my work, which means I can also draw on indigenous knowledge and rituals to enhance and support your desired birthing experience. Together, we'll navigate this journey, ensuring you feel empowered and well-supported throughout.

I’ve always been drawn to the power of creation—fascinated with the strength and beauty of the body’s ability to carry and birth life. After giving birth to my daughter, I decided to follow a long-time passion of mine which was birth and family support. Helping, nurturing, supporting, and advocating for others comes naturally to me. As a Postpartum and Labor Doula, it is my intention to use my given talent to fully support mom, baby, and family. I am committed to listening and hearing so that I can help you reach your goals. I am dedicated to bringing your vision for your birth experience to fruition. As your doula it is my mission to uplift, honor, and hold you!

Hi, I’m Kavisa Wood. I’m an international board-certified lactation consultant. I offer in-home visits in Sacramento and virtual support to families via Nourishing Justly. From troubleshooting breastfeeding challenges to providing pumping or bottle-feeding assistance, I am here to empower families with practical evidence-based guidance tailored to their unique needs. My mission is to nourish the well-being of both parent and child and support them during the prenatal and postnatal journey. For more information, please contact me at Kavisa@nourishingjustly.com or visit nourishingjustly.com

Hello, my name is Michi Arguedas and I am a certified full spectrum doula and traditional postpartum healing practitioner. I offer prenatal education, labor & birth support, post birth/ post loss healing care, and virtual consulting services. I seek to foster a safe and welcoming environment for our future generations and for the birthing people and families helping to cultivate new life. As a birthing person, you carry the instinctual wisdom and ability to have an empowering and healing birth and postpartum experience, and I am here to contribute grounding, consistent, and nurturing care that supports you in that process. I specialize in (but am not limited to) supporting families who identify as queer, trans, multi-cultural, mixed-race, immigrant, single parent, and/or polyamorous.

Hey there! I'm Jay, a passionate postpartum doula specializing in all things foodie goodness, self-care, and tackling the maternal health crisis head-on. With 8 years of invaluable newborn experience under my belt, I transitioned into becoming a dedicated postpartum doula 4 years ago. My mission? To ensure that all the mamas and families I support know they are my #1 priority, and that I've always got their back. Beyond doula care, I love whipping up delicious meals, crafting nourishing face masks, offering soothing yoni steams to my clients, and so many more self care hacks to keep a piece of you during this transition. Let's navigate this transformative journey together!

Hi everyone! My name is Crystal Nightingale and I am a mother baby nurse and lactation consultant. I provide newborn care, postpartum, feeding and sleep support to new families. I am passionate about helping families make parenting easier. As a mom of 4 myself, I know firsthand how overwhelming, yet so rewarding being a parent can be. And support is so important! My goal is to bridge the gap in postpartum and lactation support. Many things have changed over the years in regards to the medical field, including newborn care and lactation, and I am excited to help your family navigate parenthood through evidence based education and resources. I will assist you to achieve your family goals, whatever you decide, I am here for you.

I was born and raised in the Bay Area and I am the middle child to two brothers. I grew up in a tight-knit family filled with mostly women so pregnancy was around me my whole life. I was always there when family members came home helping care for them and the baby in whatever I could. I started out as a pre-school teacher and a special education teacher’s assistant, both roles I enjoyed. I did my first official doula training in 2018 and immediately knew I had found my place. Learning about the birth disparities black women face and personal experience from my own birth made my drive to help women of color come alive. I have a special interest in breastfeeding as well and I hope I can help more women and people have successful breastfeeding journeys. As an aspiring midwife and I know that being a doula will help me in my journey there. I became a birthworker because I want to help other birthing women and peoples experience power in their birth and postpartum time. When I had my daughter I had some of my power taken away from me and I want to help other birthing women and people know their rights so that can never happen. I chose this path because I want to make sure they feel loved, protected, well informed, and heard. I see it as my responsibility to my community to be of service and purposeful in the care I provide.