Find a Lactation Consultant Near Me in Norwich, CT

I am a nurse midwife with over 40 yrs experience with moms and babies. It is my passion to help new families in their parenting journey. I am also a board certified lactation consultant and licensed infant massage therapist. I do missionary work in underprivileged countries helping moms and babies(most recently Africa and heading to Peru in December) I have 3 wonderful sons and 4 grandsons.

I am a woman of 48 born and raised in Westerly, RI. I married my high school sweetheart, birthed 4 sons, & spent a decade of my life pregnant and breastfeeding. Milk & Birth is SACRED. The POWER of birth and making CONNECTIONS has been the highlight of my 25 year career as a birth witness, nurse, educator,& lactation consultant. GOING PRIVATE is my way to continue the SACRED unity of BIRTH, MOTHERING, and MILK with the parents in my community sharing a uniquely intimate birth and breastfeeding experience. I will continue to bring forth knowledge of human growth, the birth process, birth planning, learning your body’s physiology, movements, breathing and skillfully observe you as you feed your babies. I am a SUPPORTER of my COMMUNITY. Community is SACRED.

We are a full-service lactation provider group in Central and Southern/shoreline Connecticut. Oh, Baby! offers in-person, at home and virtual care from anywhere. We offer prenatal visits which focus on you, your history and ways to maximize milk supply. We specialize in preemie babies and medically complex kids, as well as basic breastfeeding, troubleshooting, pumping education and flange fittings. We work with many insurers, Aetna, Cigna, BCBS and UHC, and are proud to provide inclusive care for our LGBTQ families! Feed your baby your way!

I have been an IBCLC since 2007 offering both virtual and in-home visits to families for prenatal and postnatal infant feeding and lactation support. I help parents with a wide variety of topics in lactation and infant feeding. Some include preparing for lactation and infant feeding, returning to work, pumping and flange fitting, low milk supply, oversupply, oral function, oral restrictions, difficulty latching or feeding, positioning, introducing bottles, starting solids, nighttime nursing, weaning, and more. I have taken several advanced skills training in the areas of oral function, latching & positioning, and gut health. No question is too small or too big. I aim to support each dyad and each family in the way that makes them feel most supported and reach their infant feeding and lactation goals.

I have 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, 9 of those years working in a Children’s hospital and 7 years as a lactation consultant. My experience includes bedside lactation support in the labor & delivery unit, postpartum unit, NICU, outpatient setting, breast-feeding support groups, Tele-health, and prenatal education. I have had my private practice in lactation for the past 2 years, Sweetly Nourish Lactation & Baby Care LLC. ​ My goal is to help YOU reach your feeding goal, whatever that may be. I will support you while giving you the tools that will help you achieve those goals. Your feeding journey should be a happy one for both you and your baby! My hope is to provide you with the warmth and love that I received during those early, challenging days of motherhood and feeding. You can do this! Let’s do it together!

My passion is helping people overcome struggles especially when it comes to health. I have been a breastfeeding counselor for 7 years and an IBCLC for 3 years. I have a masters degree in biology and am a mother to 2 children.

Encouragement you deserve for the nourishment they need!

Hi, and welcome to Wholehearted Welcome. I’m Karen—but you’re more than welcome to call me Nana. I’m a mother of three—twins born by C-section and a daughter lovingly welcomed through adoption—and a proud grandmother of five, including one cherished bonus grandchild. I’m currently working toward my certification through Mama Glow, and I offer birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum support, along with sibling prep when needed. I come to this work as an elder, a world citizen, and someone who shows up with open arms, a full heart, and a deep belief that birth is a sacred journey. I’m the kind of doula who jumps in with both feet—ready to hold space, advocate, laugh with you, cry with you, and do what needs to be done. Whether you’re parenting solo, welcoming through adoption, or finding your way as a new family, I create a warm, steady, and wholehearted space where you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

Tana Murphy, IBCLC, RLC, PMH-C, LC (CBI) is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a focus in navigating perinatal mental health and its impact on lactation. Tana has worked with families for over 20 years, first as a classroom educator and now in a dual role as a lactation consultant at her private practice, Be Nourished Lactation, as well as helping to manage the perinatal services division at a nationally renowned breast pump company. When Tana is not advocating for maternal mental health or guiding parents in their feeding journeys, she can be found cheering on her three kiddos at their sports and STEAM events, exploring local breweries with her husband, or baking delicious treats.

Birthing Magic provides holistic, trauma informed, intuitive and evidenced based services for personal healing, mental wellness, conscious conception, mindful pregnancy & birth, lactation care and infant health. Nurse Sherri has well over a decade of experience working with women and families within the Healing Arts, Sacred Birthing Arts, Integrative Health, and Mental Wellness. She intuitively integrates her vast skillsets for optimal mind, body, and spiritual wellbeing. Her practice is tailored to suite your needs holistically through all stages of life, especially the childbearing year. It is her passion to help you remember your inner magic, birth & nourish your babies, heal from within and make informed health decisions.

OT Lactivist LLC is an Occupational Therapy and Lactation Consulting business that aims to support the community and improve maternal health outcomes.

We work with families during the prenatal and postpartum periods to provide breastfeeding education and support no matter how you plan to feed your baby. We have experience with painful latch, establishing and maintaining your milk supply, breast/bottle refusal, back to work planning, weaning, etc. We are in-network with Aetna & Tricare and accept some PPO plans such as Cigna, BCBS, United Healthcare, and PNOA.

**Please note, all my reviews are available on DoulaMatch.Net and my website linked at the bottom of this page** :) As a birth + postpartum doula, childbirth educator, infant-feeding + lactation specialist, and IBCLC in training, Andreina has served the growing families of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey since 2014. Her passion for birth work, expectant families, and newborns has been prevalent since she was a child- watching television series like TLC’s A Baby Story, which chronicled different birthing experiences throughout the United States. It was this initial peek into the sphere of birth in America that made Andreina aware of the disconnection that society had to an event so preternatural and fundamentally inherent such as birth. In her pursuit of restoring the sense of confidence and capacity in all birthing people, Andreina trained under renowned DONA International Doula trainer Rina Rios, and was subsequently selected to join the year-long Manhattan Birth training and mentorship program, led by doula turned home birth midwife, Tanya Wills CNM. Learning under these knowledgeable and influential women, Andreina gained invaluable knowledge that complemented her natural passion and innate skills in supporting expecting and newly postpartum individuals. Such skills and passion were further honed during Andreina’s own 72 hour home birth experience where she and her husband welcomed their son in 2022. With a bachelor of science from Iona University and five years of experience as a skilled pediatric phlebotomist, Andreina’s approach to childbirth, lactation, and postpartum melds the best of western medicine with the best of tried and true holistic care for all of her clients.

I've been a Lactation Consultant in hospital practice for five years, in private practice for three years, a labor and delivery nurse for eight years, and am a newly certified childbirth educator. I provide evidence-based, nonjudgmental, trauma informed, holistic, root cause analysis breastfeeding support. I specialize in treating babies with "colic"/reflux/allergies- let's get your little one back to the happy baby you know they can be!

Ashley's journey into the realm of motherhood was marked by challenges, particularly with postpartum anxiety following the birth of her son. The experience, not aligning with her envisioned childbirth, significantly impacted her postpartum transition. This prompted Ashley to delve into the intricacies of childbirth, recognizing a pressing need for maternal support during both the birthing process and postpartum period.Motivated by her own transformative experience, Ashley decided to pursue a homebirth with her daughter, finally obtaining the birthing and postpartum support she had sought. This pivotal moment inspired her to undergo comprehensive training as a birth and postpartum doula. Ashley's commitment to her role is evident in her diverse training background, including certifications from CAPPA, Newborn Mothers Collective, and Birth Arts International. Ashley is currently undergoing training to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and is actively accepting clients under the guidance of her mentor. As part of her commitment to supporting mothers, Ashley extends special discounts for those opting for homebirth and for repeat birth clients.

Hi, I'm Meghan! I’m an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who was inspired to work in the field after my own breastfeeding experiences. I have been working in the behavioral health/social work field for the past 15 years and have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. After several meetings with my own lactation consultant for my son, I realized that this was the profession I wanted to pursue. I earned my Master’s degree in Human Lactation Studies, interned at a local hospital, and am now an IBCLC. With my professional background and trauma-informed approach, I can provide you with unique and well-rounded care.