Tamika Harris
Tamika Harris
Tamika Harris
About me
Tamika Harris believes in every family's right to make an informed decision about their infant feeding choice. She is a board-certified Lactation Consultant and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Tamika is a human milk donor and has provided lactation support to families in home, hospital and community settings. As a WIC counselor, she focused on leading peer-to-peer lactation support groups. Tamika is also an instructor for Lactation Education Resources. She was elected to the Executive Committee of the D.C. Breastfeeding Coalition and the Board of Directors for Breastfeeding USA. Tamika has visited congress members on Capitol Hill with the United States Breastfeeding Committee to advocate for policies focused on supporting lactating families and was selected to a special advisory committee for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2021)
Certification and training
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) (2018)
PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certified) (2024)
Memberships and affiliations
International Lactation Consultants Association
United States Breastfeeding Committee
Breastfeeding USA
Credentials
Specialties
Languages
English
Accepted insurances
Service introduction
I offer telehealth, in-office and in-home breastfeeding education and lactation consultations beginning in the pre-natal period and continuing through weaning or lactation cessation.
Ratings and reviews
Tamika provide in-home consultations for breast feeding. From latching to pumping, she was so knowledgeable on everything. She helped me sustain providing breast milk for my daughter for a much longer time than I thought I would be able to. She was timely, kind, knowledgeable, personable and friendly. For a postpartum experience, Tamika is who you want. She is encouraging, helpful and realistic. All important qualities needed when someone is adjusting to life with a newborn.
- Tiffani S.
Tamika is AMAZING!! We were having a very hard time feeding. I had lacerations on both nipples and was in so much pain I cried during feedings. She came on short noticed and gave informed advice. She left me feeling confident on what to do next. We are very very grateful. Also, she has a calming energy that was great during such a low time.
- Chi C.
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