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Found 5 Pros in Boston, MA, USA | Lactation support
EXPERIENCE
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Families served
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Edwige Jean

Boston, MA

5 reviews • 100 families supported • 5 years experience

5 reviews • 100 families supported • 5 years experience

My name is Edwige my very own lactation journey brought me here, I am a dedicated professional with a BS in Maternal Child Health specializing in Human Lactation. With over 15+ years of experience in OB/GYN, I also provide in-patient and out-patient Lactation support. Breastfeeding is natural but is not always an easy process for some. I love empowering parents with essential knowledge to support their baby's feeding journey and help them reach their feeding goals.

Care philosophy

I am dedicated to equip expectant and new parents with the knowledge and support they need to embark on a successful breastfeeding journey. My comprehensive approach covers prenatal education, personalized lactation support, proactive follow-up, and guidance for balancing breastfeeding with a return to work.

Areas served

  • Boston

Reviews

  • Jenny
    October 8, 2024 at 2:01 pm | Peer review

    I have had the pleasure of working with Edwige in various capacities: as her mentor during her journey to becoming a lactation counselor, as a co-facilitator at Baby Cafés and as a colleague on the Vital Village Network’s Boston Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC). I have seen firsthand Edwige’s dedication in supporting families, both through lactation home visits and virtual breastfeeding support groups.
    Edwige plays a vital role on our Breastfeeding Warmline; answering the calls and as a mentor to other counselors. In addition, she co-facilitates numerous breastfeeding support groups, including those at the BMC Baby Café and the Beautiful Baby Group, helping countless families access the support they need.
    At the BMC Baby Café, Edwige provides bilingual support to parents, offering care in both English and Creole. Her warm, compassionate approach to families has made her a trusted and respected resource in the community. Edwige is passionate about her professional growth. She actively seeks out training and educational opportunities to deepen her expertise in maternal and child health. Her background in the healthcare system, coupled with her ongoing pursuit of knowledge, provides a strong foundation for her work with families.
    As a leader, Edwige’s commitment to advancing equity for birthing and breastfeeding families is evident in everything she does. She is tireless in her efforts and consistently brings passion, compassion, and dedication to her work.

$ flexible
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Shannon Outchcunis

MA

4 reviews • 400 families supported • 8 years experience

4 reviews • 400 families supported • 8 years experience

We are an agency that consists of birth doulas, postpartum doulas, lactation consultants, CNA's, LMT's, CBE's, birth photography, a student midwife and a Reiki Master. We provide Full Spectrum support in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire.

Care philosophy

Cape Cod Baby proudly supports all families in need. We believe all birthing persons and those in the fourth trimester deserve evidence based support mixed with empathy and compassion.

Areas served

  • Cape Cod, South Shore, Boston, RI, NH
  • Provincetown, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, Orleans
  • Dennis, Yarmouth, Brewster, Barnstable, Chatham
  • Sandwich, Falmouth, Bourne, Harwich, Mashpee
  • Hyannis, Osterville, Marston Mills, Cotuit
  • Wareham, Plymouth, Duxbury, Kingston
  • Pembroke, Scituate, Hull, Hanover,
  • Plymouth County, Somerset County
  • Barnstable County, Norfolk County
  • Middlesex County, Franklin County
  • Worcester County, Essex County
  • Suffolk County, Bristol County

Reviews

  • Emma
    February 10, 2024 at 10:10 am | Client review

    We have worked with Shannon after the birth of all three of our children. There is no one better – she is kind, the ultimate professional, and extremely knowledgeable in what she does. I felt calmer and so supported as a post-partum mom because of Shannon. She’s simply the best.

$ flexible
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Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin

Billerica, MA

0 reviews • 350 families supported • 17 years experience

0 reviews • 350 families supported • 17 years experience

I run a solo Doula practice. I have been attending births for 17 years, full-time since 2014. I have attended over 300 births to date. I take 3-4 births per month.

Care philosophy

I believe in client-centered, individualized, trauma informed, evidence based care for all.

Areas served

  • Greater Boston
  • Cambridge
  • Southern NH
  • Merrimack Valley
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Stacey Bunyar

North Andover, MA

4 reviews • 200 families supported • 12 years experience

4 reviews • 200 families supported • 12 years experience

I have been a doula for 12 years and am a mother of 3. I started as a birth doula and now that my kids are older I do more postpartum support and placenta encapsulation. I offer day and overnight support. Find out more about me and my business at www.babybegginingsne.com

Care philosophy

Caring for families comes naturally to me. I enjoying supporting all types of families and watching them heal and grow. You don't need have a certain number of hours to reserve or book. I want to be there when you need me and move on to the next family when you feel ready and strong.

Areas served

  • North Shore, MA
  • Merrimack Valley, MA
  • Southern NH

Reviews

  • Ariel
    November 8, 2022 at 10:14 am | Client review

    As a first time mom, there are many unknowns and having Stacey there to guide me through my postpartum journey has been incredibly beneficial. My daughter has been reaching all the milestones and thriving because I’ve had Stacey’s support and expertise along the way.

$ flexible
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Melody Cunningham

Weymouth, MA

0 reviews • 100 families supported • 20 years experience

0 reviews • 100 families supported • 20 years experience

I provide prenatal, birth and lactation support.

Care philosophy

My four tenants of support are emotional, advocacy, informational and physical. My goal is to demystify birth and arm my clients with the tools to help have the birth experience they want.

Areas served

  • Greater Boston and South Shore

Lactation Consultant: FAQs

A certified lactation consultant is a professional that helps parents address and solve their breastfeeding problems. Many new parents believe that breastfeeding is easy, only to find more obstacles than anticipated. 92% of parents say they are having problems with breastfeeding their new baby within only 3 days.

Nursing doesn’t always come naturally.

Breastfeeding can be overwhelming and all-consuming. A lactation consultant in Boston, MA can identify issues such as low milk supply, latching problems, or nipple engorgement. They also offer advice and techniques to help parents understand existing issues, improve how they read their baby’s cues, and feel empowered about breastfeeding despite existing social norms.

Every parent’s journey is unique, and there might be specific challenges or obstacles in your particular situation. The ultimate goal of a lactation consultant is to support parents who choose to breastfeed their children. A lactation consultant in Boston, MA can often save parents time and energy, and also give them some peace of mind.

Many mothers also face issues where they cannot breastfeed in the workplace or lack the family support or time to ensure that their child is breastfed correctly. A lactation consultant in Boston, MA can also provide a significant amount of moral support, diagnose breastfeeding issues, and solve latching, positioning, and scheduling issues.

To find a lactation specialist in Boston, MA, most parents recommend creating a job post on Meela and having uniquely qualified lactation experts near you (in your budget) reach out to you through the Meela app.

You can interview and chat with as many lactation specialists as you wish and hire a lactation consultant with confidence. It is completely free to create a job post on Meela and find a lactation consultant. There are no commitments to hire any of the qualified and expert vetted experts Meela brings you.

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

  1. Post a job for free: Answer some questions and receive responses from top-rated lactation specialists near you. It takes less than 30 seconds to post your job.
  2. Get your list of lactation consultants: In a few hours, you will have a collection of lactation consultants near you who are qualified to meet your needs. You can compare pricing, experience, and read reviews. You can chat with each lactation specialist to learn more about them.
  3. Hire a lactation consultant with confidence: Schedule virtual or in-person interviews with your top choices. Hire your top lactation specialist and start getting the care you deserve.

To find a lactation consultant, you can also browse the available professionals near you in Boston, MA and read reviews, compare pricing, experience and fit. Send the lactation consultants you are interested in a message, introducing yourself and setting up an interview. We recommend reaching out to and interviewing at least three lactation consultants before hiring a lactation specialist near you. After interviewing, hire the most qualified lactation specialist near you and start getting the care you deserve.

The cost of a lactation consultant can vary based on a variety of factors, including their experience, their services, and their skills or specializations. Overall, the average cost of a lactation consultant in Boston, MA is $185 per hour based on a survey of 120 lactation specialists in the Boston, MA area.

Under the Affordable Care Act, many insurance companies should be covering the cost of lactation services. However, there are a number of factors that determine whether insurance will cover the cost of a certified lactation consultant in Boston, MA. You should contact your insurance company for more information.

Here are some factors to consider regarding insurance and your lactation consultant cost:

  • Your insurance provider
  • Your individual health plan
  • The type of lactation specialist
  • The specific service provided

Meela’s network of lactations specialists in Boston, MA offer both in-home lactation support sessions or virtual lactation support sessions. Both types of sessions typically last between 1 and 3 hours. In your sessions, your lactation specialist will spend time understanding the issues you are facing and work with you and your baby to diagnose the issues have and also provide specific guidance and hands-on practice and exercises.

Lactation consultants help parents understand the best way to comfortably breastfeed their baby and help them navigate breastfeeding social norms. They can also help reduce stress and anxiety about breastfeeding, or help with specific challenges (such as breastfeeding twins, for example). Other parents might just want emotional support that doesn’t currently exist within their family, workplace, or network or friends.

Certified lactation consultants can also help with specialized issues that may arise with premature children or sick children. A parent may not have thought about breastfeeding help until they notice that their baby isn’t gaining weight properly, and finally realize that they might need some support and knowledge before continuing to breastfeed. On the other hand, some parents might prepare with a lactation consultant months before the baby is born.

Whether you are planning ahead or are thinking about a lactation now that you are having breastfeeding issues or concerns, a lactation consultant can be incredibly helpful and useful for parents.

Lactation counselors in Boston, MA can often help parents with breastfeeding and offer breastfeeding advice, training, and troubleshooting. Many of these counselors have taken the CLC exam, or the Certified Lactation Counselor exam. A certified lactation counselor has typically undergone 45 hours of training.

On the other hand, a certified lactation consultant in Boston, MA has undergone a specific amount of clinical training hours, which is not a requirement to become a lactation counselor. These lactation consultants are certified by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants, as well. A lactation consultant typically has a bachelor’s degree in a health field and has undergone 90 hours of training and has somewhere between 300 and 1,000 hours of experience with parents.

Lactation consultants in Boston, MA are often working with other healthcare teams in collaboration with postpartum nurses to ensure that parents understand how to breastfeed their babies. Both lactation consultants and lactation counselors can provide support, develop feeding plans, and offer actionable advice with respect to breastfeeding.

The best approach is for parents to hire a lactation specialist early in their pregnancy so that they can help you prepare both mentally and physically. Parents don’t need to wait until your baby is born to begin thinking about breastfeeding support and education.

Some parents might be anxious about breastfeeding in public or feel like they want access to a breastfeeding expert to help both inform and support them. A lactation consultant in Boston, MA can also help young professional parents schedule their breastfeeding efficiently so that they can return to work quicker, while others might specialize in helping with breastfeeding anxiety issues.

It is never too late to hire a certified lactation consultant in Boston, MA. These breastfeeding consultants can also offer emotional breastfeeding support that can be valuable to those who lack family or workplace support. A lactation consultant can also be critical in identifying warning signs that might indicate more serious growth or developmental issues.

There are many documented benefits to breastfeeding, and parents often believe that it will be an easy and natural experience. Unfortunately, many parents run into issues such as low milk supply, nipple engorgement, or latching problems that can affect their baby’s health. These lactation specialists can be useful for troubleshooting, advice, or emotional support.

Certified lactation consultants can strengthen the bond between parents and their babies through breastfeeding advice, tips, and support. This might include showing parents how to help their baby latch properly, establishing feeding schedules, or dealing with sore nipples or engorgement. A lactation consultant can help new parents better understand their baby’s needs in general, and monitor the baby’s growth and development.

Lactation specialists in Boston, MA also offer emotional support and help parents breastfeed more efficiently so that they can get back to work and allow them to better manage expectations. Many parents face issues where they cannot breastfeed in the workplace, or do not have the family support or time to ensure that their child is breastfed properly and with care. These expert consultants can also provide a significant amount of moral support, diagnose breastfeeding issues, while also solving issues such as latching, positioning, and scheduling.

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