Tamika Harris

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Lactation Consultant
Bowie, Maryland
8 years of experience
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
BS IBCLC PMH-C
Specialties
Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
Cigna UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Aetna Better Health Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Multiplan PHCS UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
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.

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