MLCA Member IBCLCs Serving Central Massachusetts
I have been a childcare provider since 2002. My experience includes caring for newborns, multiples, special needs and children of various ages. Being an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, I have extensive knowledge and expertise with breastfeeding, sleep and feeding schedules. With a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Human Services and a concentration in Family and Children’s Services, I am able to gently guide and support new parents as they transition home with their newborn. My approach promotes healthy newborn sleep routines and enables families to create a schedule that best meets their needs while also feeling reassured with the love and care their newborn is receiving.
I have an active role in my community through volunteering within the maternal and child health sector. I help provide guidance to families regarding their newborn’s needs and I mentor peers who have interests in maternal and child health. Currently, I peer counsel at the Vital Village Network, a network of residents and organizations committed to maximizing child, family and community well- being. I am the Treasurer of the Massachusetts Lactation Consultant Association, an active member of the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition, MA Breastfeeding Coalition and DONA International, the world’s largest and most respected doula organization.
Charlene’s website: www.charlenefraser.com
Email Charlene: fraser.charlenec@gmail.com
Call Charlene: (617) 657-1505
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I have spent years supporting families through the difficult skill of breastfeeding and the challenges of being a new parent. You can book a private consultation directly through my website. I also offer virtual prenatal breastfeeding and newborn care classes to help you feel prepared before baby arrives. My goal is to support all families in their feeding goals without judgement.
Maria’s website: mariapeddyibclc.com
Email Maria: maria@mariapeddyibclc.com
Call Maria: 508-439-4142
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Lindsey and her colleague, Megan, offer in home and virtual lactation consultations across Massachusetts. We strive to offer comprehensive, holistic, empowering care for the duration of our families' breastfeeding journeys.
Lindsey’s website: www.thedairyfairylactationma.com
Email Lindsey: lindsey.c@dairyfairylactationma.com
Call Lindsey: 857-323-1203
Mailing address: P.O. Box 931 Granby, MA 01033-9708
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At the heart of my practice, I want to help you meet your feeding goals, whether that's with 100% human milk or including some formula and bottles or exclusive pumping or exclusive formula-feeding. I love supporting families as they learn new skills and techniques related to feeding and soothing their babies as well as in efforts to make more milk and find pumping more comfortable, efficient and effective (usually smaller flanges, honestly). In order to support my families with the most updated information and techniques as possible, I enjoy incorporating the skills I have learned in infant oral assessment, pre- and post-frenectomy activities, Rhythmic Movement Training, TummyTime Method, flange fitting and advanced skills I've learned through many hours of continuing education. I offer feeding consultations in my cozy office in Northborough as well as virtually. My office has a comfortable couch, as well as a sink inside and we can try various positions and tools. I like to do pumping sessions and flange fittings with all of my clients who want that support. I also offer two different support groups for pregnant and nursing/pumping/chestfeeding parents (see my website, babiesincommon.com for more info on those). I also offer professional education, specifically about pumping and feeding gear (information on that is also on my website, babiesincommon.com).
Jeanette’s website: www.babiesincommon.com
Email Jeanette: jeanette@babiesincommon.com
Call Jeanette: 617-686-0052
Office location: 6 Maple Street, Northborough, MA 01532
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As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and (PMH-C) based in Worcester County, I serve Shrewsbury, Worcester, and all the surrounding towns within a 20-mile radius in Central Massachusetts.
I offer expert, non-judgmental support and solutions for a variety of breastfeeding challenges, including latching and positioning, nipple damage, painful nipples and latch, tongue tie and oral restrictions, poor milk transfer and weight gain, weighted feeds, clogged ducts, and comfort measures for engorgement and mastitis. As an immigrant from India, I specialize in providing culturally competent support to all diverse families, including South Asian breastfeeding families, ensuring services that are mindful and respectful of their unique needs.
I provide both virtual and in-home services, addressing issues such as pumping, transitioning back to work, supply issues, overactive and fast letdown, formula feeding, weaning, and re-lactation. Additionally, I offer comprehensive prenatal breastfeeding education to help you prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey.
Charu's website: https://charudhimanibclc.com
Email Charu: hello@thrivewithcharu.com
Call Charu: 781-539-7846
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I am a mother to two girls age 6 and 3.5, the founder of Latched at First Sight. I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Postpartum Registered Nurse.
I’ve worked as a nurse on the postpartum floor since 2014 providing education and support.
After I became a mother I realized and still feel families need more support in this new chapter of life called parenthood.
I am passionate about supporting parents prenatally to postpartum by teaching the necessary skills to ensure optimal feeding, growth and bonding. I love helping families in having the best experience and loves personalizing my teaching and support to both the parent and baby’s needs.
Danielle’s Website: www.latchedatfirstsight.com
Email Danielle: dd@latchedatfirstsight.com
Call Danielle: (508) 507-9552
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My background includes a combination of clinical training in breastfeeding, experience within the hospital, out-patient clinic & community settings, advanced coursework in complex feeding issues, and over a decade of personal experience with my own breastfed children. I have a holistic approach and use your goals and priorities to support you from pregnancy through weaning so you are well equipped to meet your feeding goals.
Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island families within 25 miles of Franklin, MA for in-home and virtual lactation care.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and your family.
Lauren’s website: www.familiesinbloomMA.com
Email Lauren: info@familiesinbloomMA.com
Call Lauren: (603) 548-8897
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For many new parents breastfeeding may feel overwhelming and isolating. As an experienced IBCLC I understand the challenges of breastfeeding in a modern world. I am able to offer solutions, compassion, care, education and accurate information backed up with reliable resources that will allow you to move forward on your journey of breastfeeding with confidence and ease. Home Visits available. Prenatal education available. Please contact me so we can begin designing a care plan that works for you and your little one.
Teresa’s website: www.peacefulbirthandbeyond.com
Email Teresa: peacefulbirthandbeyond@gmail.com
Call Teresa: 978.833.8240
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I offer lactation visits in the comfort of your home. Virtual visits are available if preferred. Follow up support by text and email is included with the visit. I have over 20 years experience providing lactation support and education. Travel radius is approximately 20 miles from Maynard, MA. Insurance reimbursement receipt provided.
Michelle’s website: www.frombirth.com
Email Michelle: michelle@frombirth.com
Call Michelle: 978-897-3637
Mailing address: From Birth, 27 Walnut Street, Maynard, MA 01754
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Lo Nigrosh(she/her) is a mom of 2, an IBCLC, a childbirth educator and a doula who has been helping families feed their babies in the ways that feel best for them for years. She came to this work through her own intense struggle to feed her first child in 2013, and knew immediately that this would be her life's work. When you work with Lo, you will combine your expertise of your family's needs, your own body, and what you've learned about your baby in the days, weeks and months that you've been getting to know one another with her expertise of hormones, milk supply, and physiology of the human body to come up with a feeding plan that will bring more ease and less anxiety to feeding your baby. Lo is also the host of the podcast The Milk Making Minutes which explores baby feeding struggles and triumphs through the lens of systemic and cultural barriers.
I offer a support group periodically at the Athol Public Library in coordination with the baby and toddler story hour. I also host a podcast called The Milk Making Minutes which explores breastfeeding struggles and triumphs through the lens of systemic barriers and I have an online community on Facebook called The Milk Making Minutes which discusses similar themes.
Lo’s Website: https://www.quabbinbirthservices.com/
Email Lo: lo@quabbinbirthservices.com
Call Lo: (413) 230-7516
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I offer nonjudgmental, personalized consults in the comfort of your home to address all your breastfeeding concerns.
Heather’s website: apromisingbeginning.com
Email Heather: heather@apromisingbeginning.com
Call Heather: 617-620-8095
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Marsha Walker provides education and consultation to health care providers as well as speaker and writing services. She is the author of the textbook, "Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence, 5th edition." Marsha is the Vice President of the National Lactation Consultant Alliance and as such advocates for the IBCLC at the state and federal levels.
Email Marsha: marshalact@gmail.com
Office Location: 254 Conant Rd Weston, MA 02493
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Breastfeeding and breastmilk continue to fascinate me to date. Studies continue to offer us new information about the unique ability of protecting moms and babies. It is an incredible dynamic experience that encompasses anatomy, chemistry, sociology, psychology and physiology. Moms and babies have the instinct to breastfeed, it is biological. Sometimes this instinct/passion is blurred, and mothers may feel lost, confused or frustrated at any point of their journey. There can be barriers to overcome when it comes to breastfeeding. Such barriers could be tongue tie, food allergy, low milk supply, oversupply, medical issues (thyroid, diabetes, PCOS), back to work, bottle refusal, just to name a few! These make your experience unique to you and your baby. I bring 30 years of experience to formulating a plan that works with your family. I believe that any mother would benefit from meeting with a lactation consultant.
Danielle’s Website: www.breastfeedingcare.com
Email Danielle: daniellebaez@hotmail.com
Call Danielle: 508-667-4553
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Gabrielle Hathaway has been counseling breastfeeding mothers since 2000. She can provide in-home counseling, support, and classes to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. Gabrielle is an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and holds an M.S. in Health Communication as well as additional certification in Perinatal Mental Health. Gabrielle specializes in preterm and/or fragile infants and the unique challenge they may bring to breastfeeding.
Gabrielle’s Website: https://www.hathawaylactation.com/
Email Gabrielle: ghathawaylactation@gmail.com
Call Gabrielle: 508 237-8786
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