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Found 8 Pros in Bridgeport, CT, USA | Lactation support
EXPERIENCE
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Families served
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Birth fee
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HOURLY RATE
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Ashanti Rivera

Waterbury, CT

3 reviews • 100 families supported • 8 years experience

3 reviews • 100 families supported • 8 years experience

I've been a doula for 8yrs. I became a doula after having my 3rd baby (out of 6). I had a wonderful experience with a doula that encouraged my journey to follow this path.

Care philosophy

I meet clients where they are. Supporting them in the way they desire.

Areas served

  • Waterbury

Reviews

  • Keianna
    October 25, 2022 at 11:18 am | Client review

    Ashanti has been a blessing to me and family since I found her. My first pregnancy I didn’t have much support but Ashanti showed up and showed out, she worked with me and made sure I had the support I needed, always. This is the reason why I’ll always choose her to be my doula, as she is my doula again this time around?. Not only is she a great doula, but she’s an awesome mentor and friend. She’ll do anything to make sure her clients feel well supported to the best of her ability and it’s has to be an anointing on her life the way she shows up for her clients all while being a mother herself, a wife, business owner etc (she wears many hats lol). I’m so happy she in my life, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

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Shamica Frasier

New Haven, CT

3 reviews • 6 families supported • 3 years experience

3 reviews • 6 families supported • 3 years experience

I don't just connect with my clients, I am my clients. I am a hardworking single mom of 3 who had 3 very different birth journeys. I have done work in my community with the focus on perinatal health and lactation especially for BIPOC. I love to meet clients where they are and create a birth or postpartum plan for where they would like to go. With this I am able to support and inform from a place that is tailored to each birth & Postpartum client

Care philosophy

My philosophy is all birthing bodies should be able to birth confidently with the support of information & TLC as they journey into their new chapter. I also believe the support don't just stop at birth, it continues to postpartum and lactation to. That's why my services have been designed to care for families at various stages of their journey

Areas served

  • Surrounding areas of New Haven and more
  • New Haven and more

Reviews

  • Jessica
    September 14, 2022 at 11:53 am | Peer review

    Shamica is an absolute asset to the birth community. She has the knowledge, patience, warmth and resources to provide to families. She and I have worked together and she has provided great experiences for families in our community

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Colleen Myatt

CT

0 reviews • 500 families supported • 11 years experience

0 reviews • 500 families supported • 11 years experience

I have a Doula practice with 2 partners. You are essentially getting 3 Doula's for the price of one. If this is your first baby we do three in-home visits, one from each of us. If not your first baby it's 2 in home visits and a virtual visit. Covered in these visits is Spinning Babies stretches, creating your communication plan, full interactive Babybasics Workshop, breastfeeding basics (we are all lactation counselors ),go over what to expect for early labor, what to pack and bring for food/snacks and when we join you. Also included in our package is our comprehensive 6 hour Child Birth Education, my Evidence Based Birth® savvy parent workshop, Prenatal and Postpartum Support Group's . We are looking forward to hearing from you! 

Care philosophy

I believe woman should have a voice in how they would like to birth their baby. Being pregnant and birthing is not a medical condition so lets not treat it like one. I have been in business over 11 years and have attended over 400 births. I am there to support you before, during and after you birth. I would love to chat with you about all of your gentle birthing choices.

Areas served

  • CT and Westchester County NY
$ flexible
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Elizabeth Guerra

CT

0 reviews • 70 families supported • 15 years experience

0 reviews • 70 families supported • 15 years experience

Liz Guerra is a Full Spectrum Doula/birth worker, Latina social justice warrior, Queens native, and farmer with nearly 20 years of experience as a community organizer, educator, and birth keeper. Over the course of her career, Liz has amplified the fight for reproductive justice, worker, and economic rights with a conflict transformation lens.

Care philosophy

Liz uses her activist background to teach birthing people and parents to advocate for themselves through the birthing process and postpartum and to stand in their own power. She incorporates traditional postpartum support into her postpartum work. Liz is fluent in Spanish and offers birth support for folks whose native tongue is Spanish.

Areas served

  • Westchester County, NY
  • Putnam County, NY
  • Dutchess County, NY
  • Litchfield County, CT
  • Bronx, NY
  • Manhattan, NY
$ flexible
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Kyrsten Pieger

CT

0 reviews • 19 families supported • 2 years experience

0 reviews • 19 families supported • 2 years experience

My name is Kyrsten and I am currently living in Hamden, CT. I serve clients in most of Connecticut, along with parts of New York & Massachusetts. I have been working with young children since I was 15 when I started at my local YMCA. After years of childcare, I became the First Aid Coordinator which jumpstarted my healthcare career. I went on to become a Nurse and worked in a pediatric office for over 3 years. Although I loved seeing my patients and learning new things along the way, I never felt I was providing as much care and support I knew I could. Which is when I decided to become a Doula.

Care philosophy

My role as your Doula, whether its during prenatal, labor & birth or postpartum, is to ensure you feel confident during this pivotal time in your life. Welcoming a new baby into your family is a huge adjustment and I'm here to assure you along the way!

Areas served

  • New Haven County
  • Fairfield County
  • New London County
  • Middlesex County
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Dana Oakes-Sand

CT

0 reviews • 350 families supported • 18 years experience

0 reviews • 350 families supported • 18 years experience

I have been a birth Doula for 18 years, attending my first birth in 2003. I feel honored and blessed to be chosen by a family to support them through their pregnancy, labor and postpartum period… it truly is a transformative time for everyone. My philosophy is that you get to decide how you give birth, and what interventions or not that you use. I’m here to help you make your best, informed choices, do that you can feel confident and secure in the moment. I have nearly two decades and hundreds of births of experience to help you in those vulnerable moments- and knowledge to help if things aren’t moving as smoothly as we would hope. I have been trained in many modalities to help support any birth process.

Care philosophy

My job is to help you have a safe, supported and empowered birth as you see it for yourself. In the 18 years I’ve been working, I’ve seen everything and know that what works for one family doesn’t work for all- I’m here to help you have YOUR best birth. I’ll use all my skills and experience to help you get there.

Areas served

  • Hudson Valley
  • Western Massachusetts
$ flexible
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Danielle Dixon

CT

0 reviews • 20 families supported • 3 years experience

0 reviews • 20 families supported • 3 years experience

Get the Birth, Get the Support, Get the care YOU envision

Care philosophy

While do not have a specific care philosophy I believe my goal is to serve families wholeheartedly

Areas served

  • Bridgeport, Ansonia, New Haven, Seymour
  • Orange, Shelton, West Haven
  • East Haven, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport
  • Groton, Manchester, Bristol, New London
$ flexible
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Kara Tweedie

West Haven, CT

0 reviews • 6 families supported • 1 years experience

0 reviews • 6 families supported • 1 years experience

I will support a family in every way I possibly can, physically, emotionally , and educationally. I am a mother to 2 children and I feel having a network of friends, family, colleagues and support systems will make this journey of parenthood that must easier.

Care philosophy

I believe all women should have the opportunity to birth in the environment that makes them feel most comfortable and safe. Wether, that be at home, at a birth center, or at a hospital. I also support women who choose to have pain relief or scheduled c-sections. I am there for all your needs from start to finish and beyond!

Areas served

  • Southern CT
  • Western, CT
  • Centra, CT

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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT, 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT is $185 per hour based on a survey of 120 lactation specialists in the Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT. 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT 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 Bridgeport, CT. 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 Bridgeport, CT 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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